Ways to get in touch with more people:
- Join groups to meet people with common interests (e.g. Meetup)
- Get involved in volunteering
- Reach out and get in touch with existing friends and family
- Look for activities at local libraries or Neighbourhood Houses
- Check out The Bunch Up to meet people in your neighbourhood who share your interests
How to get social support:
- Local councils are a good place to start to point you in the right direction for social supports in your community
- Reach out to others in your community, websites such as Ask Izzy provide extensive information on clubs and groups in local areas
- There are some dedicated community initiatives aimed at helping those experiencing loneliness, such as FriendLine, Good Karma Network and Neighbourhood Connect
- Speak to your GP or other health practitioners for advice and support
How to increase social skills:
Formal help from a psychologist or counsellor who could help you work through things like:
- Identifying strengths – what has worked well for you in relationships before?
- Help determine causes of loneliness and limitations to making connections
- Giving you tools to work on challenging thoughts and emotions