Support Groups

ONLINE GROUPS

If you are interested in signing up for a free online support group, you can browse the websites that I have listed below. Decide for yourself which site works best for you.

  1. Turn2Me – (SIGN UP): Turn2Me is based in Ireland so in order to run their program you will need access to Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. They offer support for couples, children, young adults, and parents. To read more about Turn2Me, click here.
  2. 7 Cups of Tea – (SIGN UP): 7 Cups offers a free chat group that is available 24/7. They also offer counselling but that does require a fee. 7 Cups also has an app available for iPhone and Android. For more information on 7 Cups of Tea, click here.
  3. The Tribe – (SIGN UP): Not only does The Tribe offer support groups for anxiety, they also host groups for addiction, depression, OCD, and more. To learn more about The Tribe, click here.
  4. Daily Strength – (SIGN UP): Hosted by Sharecare, The Daily Strength has a variety of categories available to choose from. Each category has multiple groups available to join. To read more about Daily Strength/Sharecare, click here.

FACE TO FACE GROUPS

If you prefer face to face groups rather than online support groups, I have listed below two websites where you can find if any groups are held in your area.

  1. ADAA – (SEARCH): The ADAA, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, provides users with a search field available to find where face to face groups are held. They do advise on their website that they do not have every listing available in the US or Canada. For more information on the ADAA, click here.
  2. SAS – (SEARCH US), (CANADA), (ALL): The Social Anxiety Support site offers group therapy and social support therapy. Group therapy focuses more on the treatment of social anxiety while social support groups provide general support for those who have social anxiety. They provide listings in the US, Canada, and other countries. To read more about SAS, click here.

The online support groups provided above were listed at Very Well Mind and were rated as their top picks. For the full list and more information please visit their website here.