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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Education and support: Learning about ISM and joining support groups can provide emotional support and practical advice.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
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, 11 July 2024
In the meantime, people like Miriam Whitehead — who until recently attended a women’s support group at Sinai Hospital that will no longer be funded — wonder what to do next.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Lewis said the program, which also funds counseling hotlines and support groups, spends $10 million a year.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
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, 11 July 2024
In the meantime, people like Miriam Whitehead — who until recently attended a women’s support group at Sinai Hospital that will no longer be funded — wonder what to do next.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Lewis said the program, which also funds counseling hotlines and support groups, spends $10 million a year.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 June 2024
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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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