Make Connections

Social connections might help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our links to other can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners, or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Look for ways to get involved with others.

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Join a group focused on a favorite hobby, such as reading, hiking, painting, or wood carving.

Learn something new. Take a cooking, writing, art, music, or computer class.

Take a class in yoga, tai chi, or another new physical activity.

Join a choral group, theater troupe, band, or orchestra.

Help with gardening at a community garden or park

Volunteer at a school, library, hospital, or place of worship.

Participate in neighborhood events, like a park clean-up, through your local recreation center or community association.

Join a local community group. Helping others can reduce feelings of loneliness.

Travel to different places and meet new people

You are not alone, there are amazing resources in Valley County and surrounding areas that offer many types of services. Take a look at the different resources provided by our agency partners.

This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2,000,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources.