How to Find a Support Group
Whether you're looking for a support group for addiction recovery, depression, medical conditions and recovery or needing someone to talk to about being a military wife or single dad, there is a group out there for you. Finding the right support group can be daunting if you don't know where to start. Learn how to find the information you need to discover the support group that's right for you.
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Finding a Support Group
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Decide what you're specifically looking for. Are you looking for a support group for those affected by addiction--family members, spouses--or targeted to those recovering from addiction? If you are seeking a mental health support group, is it for eating disorders, depression, or another condition? Knowing the specifics of what you are looking for will help you better narrow down your options.
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Look on the internet or in the yellow pages for the national organization or foundation affiliated with your condition. For example, if you are looking for support groups for arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation will have information on local chapters that could direct you to support groups in your area.
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Call or find on the Internet a clearinghouse or self-help group that has lists of non-profit organizations that serve your community. One such site can be found in the Resources section of this article.
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Look in your local newspaper for information about different support groups and where they meet. This especially helpful for finding groups that deal with widespread problems or in which the members prefer some level of anonymity, such as groups addressing issues of addictions and domestic violence.
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Call local churches, hospitals and other organizations for help in finding a particular group. Many such institutions will be able to help you locate support groups that deal with the specific problem you're seeking.
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