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An alliance to foster social connection across CT
Social connection resources
Explore our curated collection of in-depth resources to learn why loneliness matters and how individuals, organizations, and communities across Connecticut can build stronger connections, foster belonging, and support thriving communities.
US Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Connection
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
World Health Org.'s 2025 Report on Social Connection
In May, 2023 former US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an Advisory: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: An Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community.
This advisory sets forth six pillars to advance social connection.
World Health Org.'s 2025 Report on Social Connection
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
World Health Org.'s 2025 Report on Social Connection
Read the WHO Commission on Social Connection’s 2025 report which urges countries around the world to address loneliness and strengthen social connection for better health.
Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
Discover how the quality of our social connections can transform our community's health and wellbeing.
The Foundation for Social Connection offers this resource to assist community members and leaders in creating local strategies to improve social health.
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
Opportunities for the healthcare system to address social isolation and loneliness
This report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shows that social isolation and loneliness among adults aged 50 and older pose serious health risks, including increased morbidity and premature mortality, and that untapped opportunities lie within the health‑care system to identify and mitigate these risks by linking clinical care with community‑based supports.
Using social capital to improve well-being and economic mobility
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Using social capital to improve well-being and economic mobility
Social capital is the value of connections, networks, and relationships among people, which can be strengthened to help people and communities thrive.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides resources to help human services organizations and funders apply social capital principles in programs and funding.
Measuring community-level loneliness and connection
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Using social capital to improve well-being and economic mobility
Read For All Ages' CEO Deb Bibbins' commentary highlighting the importance of measuring loneliness and social connection at the community level to guide interventions and track progress, as published in the Gerontological Society of America's Public Policy & Aging Report.
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
The CT Capital Region Council of Governments report helps municipal decision-makers in CT better understand what third places are, why they matter, and how communities can encourage their development to strengthen social connection and civic life.
The importance of promoting early relational health
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Third places provide vital, community spaces for social connection
Visit the Nurture Connection website for a wide-ranging collection of resources focused on promoting strong early relationships (early relational health) among babies, parents and caregivers to build healthier, more connected communities.
Reimagining Infrastructure to Improve Social Capital
Reimagining Infrastructure to Improve Social Capital
Reimagining Infrastructure to Improve Social Capital
Explore the Foundation for Social Connection’s Gates Family Foundation–funded roadmap highlighting how social infrastructure and third places build trust, belonging, and opportunity.