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Self-Help Groups

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Definition: Organizations which provide an environment encouraging social interactions through group activities or individual relationships especially for the purpose of rehabilitating or supporting patients, individuals with common health problems, or the elderly. They include therapeutic social clubs.     
Examples Alcoholics Anonymous
Other names Support Groups; Social Clubs, Therapeutic; Therapeutic Social Club; Support Group; Social Club, Therapeutic; Self-Help Group; Self Help Groups; Groups, Support; Groups, Self-Help; Group, Support; Group, Self-Help; Club, Therapeutic Social; Therapeutic Social Clubs; Clubs, Therapeutic Social

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