Mental health support groups

At Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic, you have access to mental health services and support groups close to home. Our behavioral health team offers group therapy, one-on-one counseling and other mental health treatments to help you feel your best.

What are mental health support groups?

Support groups are meetings where people facing similar problems can connect and support each other. A facilitator typically leads the meeting, offering prompts, direction and structure. Many people with mental health conditions benefit from the social connection support groups provide.

Usually, participants share and discuss their experiences with the entire group. This model allows you to get support, encouragement and advice from others. You’re never obligated to share if you prefer not to.

Conditions treated with mental health support groups

Support groups can be part of treating multiple mental health conditions and concerns, including:

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Grief
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder

Benefits of mental health support groups

Mental health support groups allow you to connect with others who have similar experiences. Participating in a support group can lead to:

• Decreased sense of isolation
• Enhanced coping strategies
• Improved resilience
• Increased sense of community

Types of mental health support groups

We offer two types of mental health support groups:

• Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA): This weekly meeting supports anyone who wants to recover from addiction. Attendees share their experiences and encourage one another. The only requirement for participation is a desire to stop drinking or to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) group: WRAP is a nine-week series to help you make positive changes in your life. People use WRAP to deal with many situations, such as medical conditions, mental health challenges, substance misuse or grief. In WRAP, there are no limits to recovery and wellness.