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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.

Maintaining contact


Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.

Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.

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@KrisColvin an addict! Might want to start looking into Twitter support groups...and maybe a Droid support group while your at it :P
graemeduckett (Graeme Duckett) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:09:41 -0000
@KrisColvin an addict! Might want to start looking into Twitter support groups...and maybe a Droid support group while your at it :P
at the 30th anniversary gala for the Conservative Order of Good Government. We need more groups like them to support accountable govt.
carldemaio (Carl DeMaio) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:56:53 -0000
at the 30th anniversary gala for the Conservative Order of Good Government. We need more groups like them to support accountable govt.
B'laan kids perform tribal songs during graduation- Star photo headline. Gov't should support minority groups to continue their tradition.
Robert_Y (Robert Young, Jr.) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:39:41 -0000
B'laan kids perform tribal songs during graduation- Star photo headline. Gov't should support minority groups to continue their tradition.
Fibromyalgia Support Groups - Help And Understanding : http://digg.com/d319PNt?t
dallasfire (Paul Julian) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:54 -0000
Fibromyalgia Support Groups - Help And Understanding : http://digg.com/d319PNt?t
@almattern RT Wonder if cancer support groups are 4 you? http://bit.ly/4yHt8h
InnerTough (Angella M. Hamilton) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:18:42 -0000
@almattern RT Wonder if cancer support groups are 4 you? http://bit.ly/4yHt8h
Finally gave up on tweetdeck for iPhone. Miss groups but too many missing tweets. Hoping for tweetie list support soon!
michaelbigley (Mikey) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:16:47 -0000
Finally gave up on tweetdeck for iPhone. Miss groups but too many missing tweets. Hoping for tweetie list support soon!

 
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BIBS: Babies in buscot support group - BIBS supports the families of premature babies born in the neonatal ward of the Royal Berkshire hospital in Reading England.

Bonnie Babes Foundation Home Page - Organization that is caring for families who have lost babies from miscarriage, stillbirth, and prematurity.
Meta Description: [ The Bonnie Babes Foundation is a non-profit organisation established to counsel families grieving after the loss of a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity and to assist with medical research. ]

BURPs Stoke Mandeville SCBU parents and relatives support group - provides information for relatives of babies who have stayed in the Stoke Mandeville SCBU.

Dads of Premature Infants - A support group for fathers of premature infants hosted by Yahoo.
Meta Description: [ dadsofprematureinfants: Dads of Premature Infants - Dads of Premature Infants to discuss and support ]

Heavenly Angels in Need - We are a group of people dedicated in helping babies in need. We make donations to NICU's and at risk pregnancy centers. We hope you join us in this ministry.

Miracle Walk to benefit the Saint Barnabas NICU - Started by one family in gratitute for the care their premature daughter (born 1 pound ten ounces) received during a three month stay at the Saint Barnabas NICU
Meta Description: [ Miracle Walk to Support Pre-Mature and Intensively Ill Infants ]

Parents of Premature Babies (Preemie-L) - Support mailing list for parents of children born 6 weeks or more before their due date. The site also includes open archives for the list, a discussion forum, FAQs, and newsletter.

Preemie Chat - Provides support for the parents and friends of the premature infant to exchange ideas and information. Supported by preemie manufacturers and suppliers.

500 Preemie-Child - A discussion group. You can search archives, join and post a message from this site.

Preemie-child: Children born premature who are now school age. - Support for parents of children who have disabilities or special needs due to prematurity. Numerous articles by parents and professionals, mailing list, bulletin board, and annotated resources.
Meta Description: [ The mailing list for parents of preemies four years or older. ]

Preemies.org - Information and support for parents of premature babies.
Meta Description: [ Preemies, Support for Parents of Premature Babies on the NET ]

PreemiesChat - Support group and chat for preemie parents hosted by Yahoo.
Meta Description: [ preemieschat: Support for parents and friends of Preemies. ]

Yahoo Groups: E-mail community for preemies - Listserv for parents or caregivers of preemies to discuss their concerns and share tips for taking care of these special little ones.
Meta Description: [ All4Preemies: E-mail community for preemies ]

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