The support groups on this page are listed by State. If you are a support group leader and would like to have your group listed and linked, please submit the information to Dr. Blatman.

What is a Support & Education Group?

• People who share a common concern who get together in an effort to help themselves and each other
• A place to find others who share your concerns
• An environment that sets the stage for mutual encouragement, support, comfort and positive feedback
• An atmosphere that allows for personal growth, closer interpersonal relationships, and increased self-esteem, self-determination and self-efficacy
• A place where feelings and concerns can be safely and freely expressed

What Kind of Things Happen in a Support and Education Group?
A great deal of talking and listening are characteristic of Support Groups.
Members are involved in:

• Sharing Experiences
• Giving Mutual Support
• xchanging Information and Resources
• Planning Other Activities
• Learning from Speaker Presentations
• Making New Friends
• Discovering New Ways of Handling Problems