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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She’s even joined a support group for people dealing with similar things.
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What are HIV support groups?
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Consider reaching out to professionals such as gender-affirming therapists, trans and nonbinary support groups, or LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Since 1972, the council has provided various services, support groups, tech tutoring and health care counseling for seniors in the community.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Desantis, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Frequently Asked Questions What are HIV support groups?
—Melissa Bronstein, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Consider reaching out to professionals such as gender-affirming therapists, trans and nonbinary support groups, or LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 11 Feb. 2025
Since 1972, the council has provided various services, support groups, tech tutoring and health care counseling for seniors in the community.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for support group
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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