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Those in the Social Navigation intervention group will meet with the facilitator through a virtual visit (HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing or phone call based on patient preference) over the course of 9 weeks. Each virtual visit will last approximately 60 minutes. During the group intake visit, the facilitator will guide participants to complete an inventory of the participant's existing social network, former social network, and interests. Using this, in the second visit, the facilitator will work with the participants one-on-one to develop an action plan to promote, establish or re-establish social connections. The action plan will be referenced and refined throughout the course of the following 7 weeks. They will suggest specific social activities and connect patients to resources such as, community-based organizations or local social groups matched to individual participant interest to assist with social connection.

Those randomized to the Usual Care group will receive usual care from their primary care clinician. At the conclusion of the study (after the final outcomes are collected), they will be offered a list of possible community-based organizations for social connection.