Long before the pandemic, many people 60 and older struggled with loneliness.
Lockdowns, limits on visitations and social distancing only deepened that struggle.
The Tennessee Hope Line is a toll-free number staffed by trained volunteers who offer encouragement and hope for lonely older adults.
The number is 844-600-8262 - and it’s open Mondays through Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM, Eastern.
Bevelle Puffer handles special projects for the Tennessee Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
