01/27/2026
Social Prescribing USA is proud to have partnered with our friends and colleagues at the Foundation for Social Connection on the development of the new report released today, US Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Connection (SILC) Ecosystem Map and State of the US Ecosystem Report — the most comprehensive snapshot to date of who’s advancing social connection across the country. This report is critical to our work as social connection is a critical building block of the entire social prescribing movement here in the U.S. and around the world.
Drawing on insights from 60+ organizations across nonprofits, government, and coalitions at every level, this inaugural report establishes a critical baseline for understanding and strengthening a rapidly growing but fragmented field. While awareness and evidence linking social connection to health and well-being continue to grow---and we do our best to share this growing body of research with you----the findings underscore a persistent gap between attention and action.
In the report, the map and report help clarify where coordination and collaboration can make the biggest difference — and where investment is most urgently needed. We encourage of all of our followers to read this report and share with your own networks and communities!
Efforts to address social isolation, loneliness, and connection (SILC) are growing across the country. These efforts span sectors, geographies, and levels of influence — but until now, there has been no centralized way to see the ecosystem as a whole.
