support group

NOUN

group providing support to members

Synonyms

WEAK

12-step group AA Alcoholics Anonymous Weight Watchers encounter group family friends morale boosters safety net self-help group support system therapy

Example Sentences

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He contacted Brooks, who had joined the Toronto-based Human Line Project support group for such people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Some of these people have joined a support group for people who've suffered psychological harm while using AI, called the Human Line Project, which has gathered 414 cases in 31 different countries to date.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“Making time to join a caregiver support group is essential for preserving your health and your sanity,” Smith added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

But after he joined a grassroots support group offering emotional support and Thai lessons he returned to agricultural labour, and now dreams of opening a car repair shop.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

“I don’t think the support group would stress her out. I’m sure she’s more stressed out not knowing what’s going on with you.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling