Lonely No More is an effective virtual outreach model that Gateway CERH has previously partnered with. It empowers those who self-identify with the negative impacts of social isolation and its currently being used to serve rural older adults. This program enhances well-being through co-facilitating new networks and enabling improved community engagement by integrating peer support, conversing with appreciative inquiry and resource navigation.

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Since 2018, the Lonely No More program (initially created by Sheila Schuehlein and engaged community partners) has been offering weekly over-the-phone group chats in rural Southwestern Ontario. These weekly chats occur in a party-line fashion with 3 to 5 rural older adults engaging together, facilitated by 2 trained community volunteers (Elder Circles).

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If you are interested in learning more about this community service and how to become involved, please call Sarah Versteeg at 519 292 6862.

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Check out Gateway CERH's Virtual Lecture Series Event #23 to learn in greater depth about this excellent project: