Social isolation and loneliness are on the rise and are responsible for very real physical, emotional, and psychological impacts – especially in older adults and people with disabilities. The Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection (WCSC) wants to do something about that – and you can help!
WCSC’s mission is to engage diverse partners in reimagining how we can combat the root causes and adverse consequences of social isolation and loneliness among older adults and people with disabilities in our state. We use a collective impact approach that brings together public and private entities, service providers, and individuals, and we identify and deploy meaningful responses to the negative health impacts of social isolation and loneliness.
The Coalition is committed to leading with equity and aims to:
- Raise awareness of loneliness and social isolation as a public health issue and the actions that can be taken to improve connections and a sense of purpose.
- Create a research-driven knowledge base to support and inform the coalition.
- Improve detection and access to meaningful and culturally relevant resources and services.
- Advocate for public policy solutions that combat the root causes and adverse consequences of social isolation and loneliness.
Join us as we continue to tackle the challenges and play a role in developing resources, gathering and sharing best practices, influencing policy, and more to promote and enhance social connectedness throughout Wisconsin.