If you don’t have an existing support network, you may want to invest your time in creating new connections.
There are many ways you can meet new people, these include through volunteering, joining a sports team, or an activity such as a film or book club. Ask around or check your local council website to see what is available.
You can also meet people with common values and interests online through virtual communities, you will find these on platforms such as Reddit or Facebook.
Another way to get to know new people is to strike up a conversation with those around you, this could be a work colleague, a neighbour or a stranger in the street. If you struggle with starting new conversations, you may want to check out these tips from the Be More Us campaign.