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Baltic Street Wellness Solution works to explore the critical role of social connectedness and meaningful interactions in supporting the recovery experience through a Peer lens. Through their review, we’ve identified the profound impact of isolation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the imperative of social distancing, creating a perfect storm of loneliness.The Baltic Street Wellness Solution aims to address the far-reaching and sustained effects of this loneliness, recognizing its potential to derail recovery and expose individuals to trauma and repeated cycles. By convening professional peers, experts and stakeholders, they seek to develop strategies and solutions to mitigate the impact of loneliness and foster resilience in the recovery journey.Symposium GoalsIdentify root causes and dimensions of isolation and loneliness to gain a comprehensive understanding of their multifaceted nature.Redefine ‘community’ to make it scalable and adaptable to diverse dimensions of loneliness, beyond traditional boundaries.Develop proactive interventions leveraging Peer support to address loneliness, grounded in empathy and shared experiences.Advocate for policy reforms that reinforce proactive responses and pave the way for ongoing research and innovation.Establish a robust quality-of-life framework to measure the impact of initiatives, ensuring continuity and effectiveness.To register for this event, click here.
Join the Baltic Street Wellness Solution to explore the critical role of social connectedness and meaningful interactions in supporting the recovery experience through a Peer lens. Through their review, they’ve identified the profound impact of isolation stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and the imperative of social distancing, creating a perfect storm of loneliness.They aim to address the far-reaching and sustained effects of this loneliness, recognizing its potential to derail recovery and expose individuals to trauma and repeated cycles. By convening professional peers, experts and stakeholders, they seek to develop strategies and solutions to mitigate the impact of loneliness and foster resilience in the recovery journey.Symposium GoalsIdentify root causes and dimensions of isolation and loneliness to gain a comprehensive understanding of their multifaceted nature.Redefine ‘community’ to make it scalable and adaptable to diverse dimensions of loneliness, beyond traditional boundaries.Develop proactive interventions leveraging Peer support to address loneliness, grounded in empathy and shared experiences.Advocate for policy reforms that reinforce proactive responses and pave the way for ongoing research and innovation.Establish a robust quality-of-life framework to measure the impact of initiatives, ensuring continuity and effectiveness.To RSVP, click here.
Voting was important to me as the next step in my civic journey. At last, my voice was being heard. I feel like I am paving the way for my fellow immigrants.
Spread Love NYC is a nine-month long campaign, by NYC Service, to connect New Yorkers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities through short and long-term service projects with local nonprofits.
