Service

Although it may seem backwards, serving others has been proven to help improve mental health.

Getting out of your own head, and instead worrying about the people around you, helps reframe your mindset,

helps you see your blessings, helps you get your mind off your own struggles, and helps create connection with other people.

Why Service?

• How Volunteering Improves Mental Health

• Helping People, Changing Lives: 3 Health Benefits of Volunteering

• How Volunteering Can Help Your Mental Health

• Volunteering and Health Benefits in General Adults: Cumulative Effects and Forms

• Why Volunteering Can Benefit Your Mental Health

• Volunteering May Be Good for Body and Mind

• The Health Benefits of Volunteering

Service Opportunities

• Just Serve  (Enter your zip code and it will give you service opportunities in your area.)

• Volunteer Match (Enter your zip code and it will give you service opportunities in your area.)

• AmeriCorps  (Enter your zip code and it will give you service opportunities in your area.)

• United Way  (Enter your zip code and it will give you service opportunities in your area.)

• Cycling Without Age

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

• Call your local elementary school, library, senior center, assisted living center, VA, hospital, or animal shelter. 

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