Wisconsin Social Isolation & Loneliness (SI&L) Awareness Week

Events & Resources

Hello WCESIL members & partners!

As you all know, social isolation and loneliness are on the rise in Wisconsin and older adults and people with disabilities are uniquely susceptible which puts them at risk for significant health concerns. The Wisconsin Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness is working to change that.

Wisconsin's Social Isolation & Loneliness Awareness Week is November 12-18, 2023.

Join us this WI Social Isolation & Loneliness Awareness Week - November 12-18 - as we work to bring attention to the issue and share strategies to support people in Wisconsin. WCESIL has webinars and outreach efforts planned along with resources to raise awareness, highlight local volunteer opportunities, and promote activities and events that encourage connection in your area.

The recent U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on loneliness and isolation provides a great overview of the issue (click image below to learn more).

Our Epidemic of Loneliness & Isolation

The recent U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on loneliness and isolation provides a great overview of the issue (click image below to learn more).

Please share widely!

WCESIL webinars

In this 3-session webinar series, you'll hear from community members who will discuss their own loneliness and strategies to alleviate it. You'll also learn more about the scope and prevalence of the problem including health impacts and strategies and interventions to reduce loneliness and isolation.

To register for webinars:

Click on the flyer above for more information and register at the links below.

Questions?

Please contact

Kris Krasnowski or Tim Wellens.

For Your Use...

Social Isolation & Loneliness Outreach & Awareness Materials

While the problem of loneliness and social isolation can feel overwhelming, there are things that we can all do to support people in our communities.

Sometimes it just takes the suggestion to encourage a random act of connection!

Use the materials here including the customizable press release and letter-to-the-editor (right) as well as the graphics below to use on your own social media platforms (or share from the WCESIL Facebook page right) and, when possible, include information about local events, volunteer opportunities, and other social gatherings in your area.

The graphics below are just a few of what we have available. Find these and others here - then click on the WI Social Isolation and Loneliness Awareness Week drop down. To download an image below, right click, then Save Image As and save to your computer.

Wisconsin

Coalition to End

Social Isolation &

Loneliness