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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Check with your healthcare team for referrals to support groups or other interventions to improve mental health. Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025 Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more. Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025 Parkinson’s support group meets The East County Parkinson’s Support Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 28 at the United Church of Christ of La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 Find a mentor or support group of other moms who’ve gone through similar transitions. Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for support group

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of support group was in 1951

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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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