The Story:
Creating Change
Much of the research into loneliness focus on interventions and solutions for individuals. Solutions for Belonging an evidence-based, systemic way to advance policy and action to create a world where everyone belongs.
Dear Changemaker,
Today people are feeling more and more disconnected and isolated - and loneliness has emerged one of the most pressing issues of today. CMHA York Region and South Simcoe has been working to understand loneliness, conditions for belonging, and solutions to help people feel more connected.
Much of the research into loneliness and social isolation focuses on interventions and solutions for an individual. CMHA York has taken a different approach: the Solutions for Belonging Framework presents a community development approach we can do together to address loneliness, by creating the conditions for belong in our communities.
This is a new way to come at the issue of loneliness and social isolation; a move from the focus on an individual to a collective response.
By improving the Conditions for Belonging at a collective level, communities will see shifts at the population level towards more belonging and reduced loneliness.
Community leaders are invited to take up the Framework to mitigate loneliness and create belonging. We invite you to create change and take action to reduce chronic loneliness at population levels in your communities.
Let’s create a world where everyone belongs.
Best,
The Solutions for Belonging Team
