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Locating a Support Group
Questions to ask
Is this the right group for you? Does it
address your concerns?
Do you need to meet face to face with others?
Will telephone or online support suffice?
Are you comfortable sharing your intimate
feelings with others?
Are you willing to listen to other people's
difficulties?
Are you deriving benefit from the group?
Does the group leader maintain control or do
meetings lose focus, leaving you frustrated?
Steps to take
Determine what you need from a support group.
Find out if there is an existing group that
meets your needs.
Discover sources of information about support
groups
o self-help clearinghouses and resource centres
o social service agencies
o volunteer bureaus
o community agencies
o health, disease and disability associations
o seniors' centres
o churches and other religious institutions
o hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities
o professional therapists
o newspaper listings
o community services directories
o community services listings
o the Internet
Visit support groups with similar concerns
Join the group that best meets your needs
Start your own support group, if necessary.
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