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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Tilly says she joined a support group with the BDD Foundation and worked with a private therapist to help alleviate her symptoms.

From BBC

Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.

From Los Angeles Times

Etienne Brisson set up a support group for people with AI-induced mental health problems called The Human Line Project.

From BBC

He believes there will be a new wave of people coming to his support group in the wake of the shut down.

From BBC

Before heading into a support group at a local church on Thursday, Laroque told AFP she was full of compassion for everyone in the shattered community of 2,400 people, including the shooter's family.

From Barron's