Support Groups
| Organization | Description | Jewish | Orthodox | In person | Virtual | Adults | Warmline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & Depression Association of America | Four free online peer-to-peer communities for people with mental health disorders to be able to find support, share their stories and connect with others who have had similar experiences. | No | No | No | Yes | ||
| Bikur Cholim | Holds bereavement groups for parents who have lost a child and those who have lost a spouse. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Adults | |
| Chaskeinu | Provides phone support groups to Jewish women struggling with mental illness. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes (Phone) | Women (Adults) | |
| DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders through in person and virtual support groups, education, and website. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Adults with diagnosed mood disorders or depression; friends and family of an adult with a diagnosis | |
| Emotions Anonymous International | Emotions Anonymous (EA) is a 12-step, peer-support group program, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, designed for individuals seeking to improve their emotional well-being, offering a safe space to share experiences and work towards emotional recovery through a spiritual approach, not a religious one. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Adults; 16-18 year olds may attend with an adult | |
| Eshel | Eshel’s mission is to build LGBTQ+ inclusive Orthodox Jewish communities. Eshel envisions a world where LGBTQ+ people and their families are full participants in the Orthodox community of their choice. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals | (724) 374-3501 Leave a voicemail or text 24/7 Or send a confidential email to: [email protected] |
| Georgia Parent Support Network (GPSN) | Provides support, education, and advocacy for children and youth with mental illness, emotional disturbances, and behavioral differences and their families. | No | No | No | Yes | Children, youth, families | |
| International OCD Foundation | Various livestreams offer a safe space for members of the OCD and related disorders community to join a conversation and find support in real-time. | No | No | No | Yes | Adults | |
| Jeff's Place | Provides the community with a dedicated space for those struggling with substance abuse, those in recovery and their loved ones while supporting all those who struggle to find a spiritual path to healthier living. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Adult AA meetings | |
| Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) | A Direct Action fund of the American Psychological Foundation, JCMHI creates a space for connection, healing, and resilience for all members of the diverse Jewish community who are navigating the complex emotions, traumatic experiences, and grief due to the rise in antisemitism. | Yes | No (open to all Jewish affiliations) | No | Yes | Young adult through adult | |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | These support groups are free and open to all experiencing infertility in the Atlanta metro area. | Yes | No (open to all Jewish affiliations) | Yes | Yes | Adults | |
| Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) | Supports and empowers LGBTQ Jewish youth with a special focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chassidic, and Sephardi/Mizrahi communities and fights to ensure the emotional and physical health and safety of this population. JQY's goal is for all these individuals to know: You are a valued member of the Jewish community and you are not alone. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Teens, young adults | (551) 579-4673 |
| Kate’s Club | A community for children and teens, their families, and young adults who experienced the death of someone close to them by creating in-person and virtual safe spaces to talk about grief’s ups, downs, and in betweens. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Children, teens, young adults | |
| La'Briut | A non-for-profit peer support group for Jewish women with mental health challenges and those caring for family members with mental health concerns in the Chicago area and beyond. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Adult Jewish women | |
| MASK: Mothers and Fathers Aligned Saving Kids | A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to families with all mental health and addiction struggles including at-risk youth who might otherwise hesitate to seek assistance. | Yes | Yes | Unknown | Yes | Parents | (718) 757-0400 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. | No | No | Yes | Yes | Adults living with mental illness; Family members of those living with mental health conditions | (770) 408-0625 (Helpline, MF 9am-5pm) |
| No Shame On U | Dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health conditions so the people who need the help will seek it, family members and friends will know how to provide proper support, and to save lives. | No | No | No | Yes | Family members with adult loved ones living with mental health conditions | |
| Now Matters Now | A non-profit organization offering free online resources to help people cope with suicidal thoughts, substance and/or mental health problems, or to support family and friends. The resources include virtual support groups with an anonymous option, crisis support video and contact list, personal stories, and research-based ways for managing the most painful moments of life. | No | No | No | Yes | Adults (general) | |
| Postpartum Support International | PSI's purpose is to increase awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. Offers over 50+ free and virtual support groups | No | No | No | Yes | Adults | |
| Ray of Hope | An organization entirely and exclusively devoted to the care of male and female survivors of sexual abuse and their families, with membership spanning across the US and abroad. | Yes | Yes | Yes (Lakewood, Brooklyn, Monsey) | Yes | Adults | |
| Sparks | From hormonal imbalances, Postpartum Depression (PPD), and emotional health, SPARKS strives to support the 1 in 5 women who suffer from perinatal disorders. | Yes | Yes | Yes (NY) | Yes | Adults | 718-277-2752 (Helpline) |
| Skyland Trail | Located in Atlanta, Skyland Trail is a nonprofit residential mental health treatment organization for adults and adolescents. | No | No | No | Yes | Adult family members of loved ones with mental health conditions | |
| Stick the Ick | This inclusive nondenominational spiritual community offers a safe space for individuals across religious/spiritual traditions navigating OCD as they connect, learn, and run toward their values. | No | No | No | Yes | There are specific programs and offerings for: Individuals with OCD, families, clinicians, clergy | |
| The Link | Provides weekly grief support groups for ages 4 -19. Support groups are offered free of charge. | No | No | Yes | No | ||
| The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours | The TLC Foundation for BFRBs currently offers 3 virtual support groups for individuals with Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).These groups provide a safe and understanding space to share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others facing similar situations, fostering a sense of community and empowerment on the BFRB journey. | No | No | No | Yes | ||
| The Tribe Wellness Community | The free online support community offers members a convenient and safe place to connect. Five long-standing support websites are combined to create one wellness community. | No | No | No | Yes |
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