A support group is an organization run by and for people who have a particular problem or medicalcondition.
She attended a cancer support group at her local hospital.
...a support group for relatives of murder victims.
support group in British English
(səˈpɔːt ɡruːp)
noun
an organization run by and for people who have a particular problem or medical condition
She attended a cancer support group at her local hospital.
a support group for relatives of murder victims
support group in American English
a group formed to provide its members with support in dealing with and information regarding a specific problem, as coping with a serious disease or overcoming an addiction
Examples of 'support group' in a sentence
support group
Many families formed by adoption find it helpful to make use of support groups and organizations.
Martin, April The Guide to Lesbian and Gay Parenting (1993)
There are a number of essential committee members for good running of a support group.
Wallace, Louise M & Bundy, Christine Coping with Angina (1990)
The numbers are good for people with a support group.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He now works with a support group where people are coming out of difficult life experiences.
Christianity Today (2000)
Campus support groups say that there have been at least 22 attacks this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
First and foremost, it was a support group of people who had a common experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We also run support groups.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I am really glad she is in contact with a support group because those people can keep her in touch with reality.