The National Weather Service has extended an Extreme Heat Warning for 13 counties. Daytime highs are expected to reach 108°F. Coconino, La Paz, Mohave, and Yavapai counties will be affected March 18-22. Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma counties will be affected March 19-22. Drink water, limit your time in the sun, and check on neighbors and family members. Visit air-conditioned public spaces like malls, libraries, or community centers to stay cool. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.

  • Social Connectedness
  • Social Connectedness

Social Connectedness

Everyone experiences loneliness.

Unchecked, loneliness impacts the health of individuals, families, and communities.

Everyone Feels Lonely Sometimes

Health Effects

What You Can Do

Info for Employers

Community Groups

Resources

The pandemic has been a serious disruption for all Arizonans.

If you or someone you love is lonely, take action.

Take action against this silent epidemic.

Most health impacts are reversible.

Loneliness may be as bad for your health as smoking.

Medical and mental health providers can help with loneliness.

The first step is to acknowledge and accept that you are feeling lonely.

The effects of social disconnection accumulate throughout your life, so take action now.

Lonely employees are less engaged.

Broaden available services to address and deliver support.

Building socially-connected communities takes coordination.

Community groups like book clubs, churches, and intramural sports leagues are powerful tools for social connectedness.

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Help spread the word about the silent epidemic of loneliness.