Social bonds have a big impact on health. Positive bonds improve our well-being. Toxic social bonds can be harmful. Social support can protect us from the unhealthy effects of stress.
The Social Engagement Finder helps you locate resources to connect with people, including programs like telephone reassurance, friendship cafes, companion services and more.
Staying Connected While You’re At Home
Centers for Independent Living
Virtual Program Library for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabili…
Expand Your Circles: Prevent Isolation and Loneliness as You Age
Greet the Neighbors: 5 Practical Tips for Making Connections Close to Home
Isolation for Special Needs Families
Senior Planet Community from AARP
Social Wellness Toolkit from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Whether you are a member of the community or serve someone who is, these resources support people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and other sexual and gender identities.
Virginia Transgender Resource and Referral List
LGBT Community Center Member Directory
SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline
SAGEConnect Phone-Buddy Program for LGBTQ+ elders
Find a local PFLAG Chapter (Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
Transgender Education Association (serving Northern Virginia)
Side by Side for Virginia's LGBTQ+ Youth
Nationz Foundation for LGBTQIA+ Health and Wellbeing in Central Virginia
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