support group

noun

: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another

Examples of support group in a Sentence

He joined an alcoholics' support group.

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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12. —

Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024 Fannie’s Friends support group: Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 Much of those funds went directly into one of the company’s nonprofit support groups, The New Belgium Coworker Assistance Fund, a 501(c)3, charitable organization independent of the company that workers formed to provide financial support to those who need assistance. —

Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Scanlon runs support groups for those who are grieving after their pet passes. —

Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for support group