About Us
We believe that everyone deserves to feel connected, supported, and valued. Join our vibrant virtual community and discover a world of connection, enrichment, and joy.
Our Mission
Social Bridging NC aims to address social isolation and loneliness in North Carolina's older adults through an online database of vital resources to provide information about how social isolation and loneliness can negatively impact health, to assess risk of social isolation, to encourage engagement through participation in virtual events and to serve as a centralized statewide hub of organizations committed to fostering social connection and addressing social isolation and loneliness.
Social Bridging NC aims to alleviate some of the difficulties associated with social isolation and loneliness by offering a one-stop shop of resources that includes a database of virtual programming resources. In addition to virtual classes offered, the website connects adults with essential resources and offers support and phone-based reassurance through trained callers who provide friendly check-ins and assistance with telehealth services and other basic technology skills.
For decades, the North Carolina Division of Aging has been at the forefront of addressing social isolation and loneliness through its extensive network of home and community-based services.
In 2020, the Division of Aging partnered with the North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness (NCCHW) to build an online database of virtual events to help older adults stay connected and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the Division of Aging funded the development of a stand-alone site, Social Bridging NC, to serve as a centralized hub for all of the resources and services across North Carolina that are dedicated to promoting social connectedness and engagement and addressing social isolation and loneliness.
North Carolina’s Aging Population
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Division of Aging
NC Division of Aging works to promote independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections. To learn more, please view the NC Division of Aging Community Resources and Connections booklet.