support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
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He joined an alcoholics' support group.
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Locate a Narcotics Anonymous meeting or support group.
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Later in the episode, Ellen convinces her mom to attend a PFLAG-like support group.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Kaya’s mother, Jessica Kelly, serves as president of Friends of Reed, a school support group.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Later in the episode, Ellen convinces her mom to attend a PFLAG-like support group.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
Kaya’s mother, Jessica Kelly, serves as president of Friends of Reed, a school support group.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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