support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Example Sentences
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
Recent Examples on the Web The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County support group which fosters friendships through social activities, will hold these events. 
Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Shephard also makes a cameo appearance as part of an online shaming support group. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 What started five years ago as a small in-house support group has now blossomed, and the group offers guidance so agencies anywhere can form similar programs. Jane Hanson, Forbes, 6 May 2022 If a child is gender questioning, expansive or LGBTQ+, an interactive caregiver support group may help. cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Talking to a doctor, a speech therapist and a support group will give families more time to sort out finances and decision-making duties, and to set expectations for how life can take shape. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Martin’s support group was a big factor in his recovery from six more surgeries and rehab that ran nearly three months. Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Nov. 2021 The platform also allows for anonymity or first names only, like a traditional support group might. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2021 To Be In Baseball, a non-profit support group that can serve as the beacon of light Ruby was looking for so long. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2021 See More
Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Shephard also makes a cameo appearance as part of an online shaming support group. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022 What started five years ago as a small in-house support group has now blossomed, and the group offers guidance so agencies anywhere can form similar programs. Jane Hanson, Forbes, 6 May 2022 If a child is gender questioning, expansive or LGBTQ+, an interactive caregiver support group may help. cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 Talking to a doctor, a speech therapist and a support group will give families more time to sort out finances and decision-making duties, and to set expectations for how life can take shape. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2022 Martin’s support group was a big factor in his recovery from six more surgeries and rehab that ran nearly three months. Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Nov. 2021 The platform also allows for anonymity or first names only, like a traditional support group might. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2021 To Be In Baseball, a non-profit support group that can serve as the beacon of light Ruby was looking for so long. Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another