Support for loneliness

Feeling lonely is something we all experience sometimes, whether we’re surrounded by people, on a video call, or spending time on our own. We want to break the stigma around loneliness, to empower you to make connection with others and find things you enjoy doing. This page is full of resources to help you combat loneliness now and into the future.

Connect through volunteering

Volunteering can be an amazing way to combat loneliness – it can help you to connect with others and make you feel like you’re part of a community.

“I signed up to volunteer with The Mix as a small way to give back, by offering emotional support to those that don’t have a support network or are unable to easily talk about their feelings. But this year, it’s been a coping mechanism for me, to feel connected to other people, and by knowing that in a small way, I am helping others feel better.”

(Alice, a Mix volunteer)

At The Mix we have a variety of different volunteering roles which can give you a chance to get involved with the work The Mix does, connect with other young people and be part of a lovely, supportive team.

Check out our latest roles here!

Read our article on how volunteering can help with loneliness

Resources for loneliness

Read our research on loneliness

Join our weekly group chats

Connect through our community

Find out more about volunteering

Get support through counselling

Join our group chats

Did you know that you can come along to our group chats to talk about films, music or anything that’s on your mind? Group chats are a safe space for anyone aged 11-25 to come and share thoughts, hang out and enjoy the company.

30 ways to combat loneliness

Loneliness doesn’t need to be something you cope with on your own; there are lots of things you can do to help you look after your mental health and connect with others who are going through the same thing you are. We asked young people to give us their top tips for the ways they cope with loneliness – watch our video to find out more!

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Help! I'm lonely

You're not the only one that feels alone right now. Find out how to cope with loneliness.

Coming out can be lonely

Coming out can be a lonely experience; read Amy's tips on how to cope and look after your mental health.

Loneliness is not your fault

Loneliness is common amongst young people; Becky shares her experiences of feeling lonely at university, and how she learnt to pursue new social connections.