Organizations, agencies and websites

There are many websites about loneliness. These are some of the most trustworthy ones we found. Each was checked in October 2026. They are free to use unless we say otherwise. None of these links has affiliate or tracking codes, and we are not paid by any of them.

If you need to talk to someone now, go to Need to talk right now? or Someone to talk to instead.

For anyone

• Foundation for Social Connection (opens in a new tab): a U.S. organization working to advance social connection nationwide, based on research. It publishes reports and runs an annual Social Connection Conference.
• Foundation for Social Connection Action Network (opens in a new tab): formerly the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness. A coalition of national groups pushing for U.S. policy on loneliness, and the host of Global Loneliness Awareness Week. Most useful if you want to get involved in advocacy.
• U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on loneliness (PDF) (opens in a new tab): the 2023 report "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation". Long, but it ends with ideas for individuals, families, schools, workplaces and communities.
• CDC: Social Connection (opens in a new tab): short, plain pages from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on why connection matters for health.
• 211 (opens in a new tab): dial 211 or search online for local help with food, housing, rides, bills and support groups.

Mental health

• NAMI (opens in a new tab) (National Alliance on Mental Illness): information, education, local affiliates, and the NAMI HelpLine (1-800-950-6264, weekdays).
• Mental Health America (opens in a new tab): free online mental health screening tools, information and local affiliates.
• SAMHSA (opens in a new tab) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): the U.S. government's agency for mental health and substance use. Its National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals and information, in English and Spanish.

Older adults and families

• National Institute on Aging: tips for staying connected (opens in a new tab): plain advice from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, in English and Spanish.
• Eldercare Locator (opens in a new tab): a free U.S. government service that connects older adults and families to local help: senior centers, meals, rides, caregiver support and more. Call or text 1-800-677-1116, or search by ZIP code.
• AmeriCorps Seniors (opens in a new tab): federal volunteer programs for people 55 and over, including Senior Companions, who visit older adults at home, Foster Grandparents and RSVP. Good both for volunteering and, in some places, for getting a companion.
• Meals on Wheels America (opens in a new tab): a network of local programs that bring meals to older adults at home, often with a friendly visit and a safety check. Search by ZIP code to find your local program.
• SAGE (opens in a new tab): advocacy and services for LGBTQ+ older adults, including online community programs.
• Aging Family Guide (opens in a new tab): our free sister site for families caring for an aging relative.

Young people

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (opens in a new tab): matches young people with volunteer adult mentors. Free for families; you can also sign up to be a mentor.
• The Trevor Project (opens in a new tab): 24/7 crisis support and an online community for LGBTQ+ young people.

Veterans and military families

• Vet Centers (opens in a new tab): free, confidential counseling in a non-medical setting for veterans, service members (including Guard and Reserve) and their families. The call center, 1-877-927-8387, is open around the clock.

New and expecting parents

• Postpartum Support International (opens in a new tab): support for depression, anxiety and loneliness during pregnancy and after birth, including online support groups and a HelpLine (1-800-944-4773). It is not an emergency line.

Outside the U.S.

• Campaign to End Loneliness (opens in a new tab) (UK): research, facts and advice about loneliness in older age.
• Marmalade Trust (opens in a new tab) (UK): a charity for loneliness at any age, based in Bristol, and the home of Loneliness Awareness Week.
• Ending Loneliness Together (opens in a new tab) (Australia): a national network of organizations with tip sheets, guides and a "find connection" search.
• WHO Commission on Social Connection (opens in a new tab): the World Health Organization's work on loneliness, including its 2025 report "From loneliness to social connection", which found that about 1 in 6People worldwide affected by loneliness (WHO Commission on Social Connection, 2025)As of June 30, 2025.From the WHO Commission on Social Connection's report "From loneliness to social connection" (June 2025).Source: WHO news release: Social connection linked to improved health and reduced risk of early death people worldwide are affected by loneliness.

For phone lines in other countries, see Help outside the U.S..

How to judge a website you find yourself

Plenty of sites about loneliness are selling something. Before you trust one, ask:

• Who runs it? Look for an "About" page with a real organization's name.
• Is it selling something? Be careful with sites that push a paid app, course or supplement, or ask for card details "just to start".
• Where do the facts come from? Good sites link to their sources.
• Is it current? Check for a recent date.
• Is it asking for too much? You should never have to give your Social Security number, bank details or passwords to get support.