We all know you can be alone without being lonely. They’re two different things. Likewise, you can be lonely while surrounded by people. Either way, loneliness is a health hazard, and this article is a fine summary of why and the many actions we can take to mitigate it. Providing companionship is a core service of a Village, and at the top of our list of services we want to provide when Cville Village launches.

https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/24/22545473/why-loneliness-should-be-treated-as-a-public-health-crisis-covid-19-pandemic