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Summit on Combating the Loneliness Epidemic

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University: Teaneck Campus, Student Union Building - Rutherford Room 860 Sub Lane Teaneck, NJ, 07666 United States (map)

Experience a unique opportunity for professionals to make a real impact by attending this free event focused on exploring strategies communities can use to address the profound public health crisis of loneliness.

Hosted by The Community Chest, ConnectOne Bank, Northern New Jersey Community Foundation, & Englewood Health

  • Event/Service Tier: Community Presentation/Meeting

  • Event Type: In-Person

  • Category: Resource/Information Sharing

  • Subcategory: Mental Health/Mental Wellness

  • Who Should Go: School Staff & Parents/Caregivers

**Announcement: All Seats Are Filled. Please Contact The Community Chest Office (201) 568-7474 to Be Placed On The Waitlist.**

Agenda Overview

  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Opening: Focusing on the Loneliness Epidemic Here

  • 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM: Keynote Address: Strategies for Combating Loneliness

  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Collaboration Break: Connect with Peers and Experts

  • 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM: Breakouts: Innovative Approaches for Creating Connections

  • 11:45 PM - 12:30 PM: Sharing Ideas for Community Well-being and Closing Lunch

  • + Special Afternoon Session on Creative Placemaking with Kelsey Zlevor (1:30-4:00 PM)

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