I would recommend reaching out to professional organizations that target a larger regional or national membership. It sounds as if you are in an environment that is not beneficial psychologically to your career growth and you would benefit from a larger pool of colleagues. This is much easier than it used to be, with things like e-mail list-servs, that can help you keep in touch with distant colleagues.
Definitely a challenge. I guess two ideas come to mind:
1) Should you reconsider your choice?
2) Where else can you look to find folks who are still passionate about their career?
Ryan
