Facebook support groups can offer connection, shared experience, and community support. Some groups feel warm and welcoming, while others may not be the right fit. This page is here to help you understand what Facebook support groups are, what they can offer, and what to look for.
Facebook Support Groups (Global)
Facebook groups are widely used for peer support, shared lived experience, condition-based discussion, community updates, and emotional encouragement. They can be public, private, or hidden, and the experience can vary depending on the group rules, moderation, and purpose.
This page gives a broad overview of the kinds of support groups people may look for on Facebook, along with tips for choosing safer and more helpful spaces.
Explore Facebook support categories
Search by topic or use the quick links below to move through the page more easily.
Neurodivergent support groups
Autism and broader neurodivergent groups
These groups may focus on autistic support, ADHD, AuDHD, sensory needs, identity, daily life, and shared lived experience.
Identity and belonging
Some groups focus less on diagnosis and more on community, acceptance, advocacy, and connecting with people who think or experience the world similarly.
Parent, carer, and family groups
Facebook also hosts support spaces for families, carers, partners, and loved ones supporting neurodivergent people.
Mental health support groups
Emotional wellbeing and peer support
These groups may focus on shared emotional support, coping strategies, encouragement, and lived experience discussions.
Condition-based communities
Some groups centre on anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar experiences, trauma, eating disorders, or other specific mental health topics.
Recovery and encouragement spaces
Others may focus on growth, reflection, encouragement, and community support through difficult periods.
Learning support groups
Learning disabilities and study support
These groups may focus on dyslexia, dyscalculia, processing differences, study strategies, and learning support for different ages.
Parent and educator support groups
Some communities support caregivers, parents, and teachers looking for shared ideas, encouragement, and practical strategies.
Practical everyday support
Groups may include resource sharing, school support ideas, home learning tips, and encouragement for managing everyday challenges.
General support communities
Broad peer support spaces
These groups often bring together people looking for connection, shared experience, encouragement, and practical advice.
Life-stage and identity support
Some communities are based around age, parenting, culture, identity, relationships, or broader support needs.
Finding what fits you
General spaces can be a good starting point, especially if you are still figuring out what kind of support feels right.
Things to consider before joining
- Check whether the group is public, private, or hidden
- Look at group rules and whether the group is moderated
- Read a little first before sharing personal information
- Notice whether the tone feels respectful and supportive
- Leave any space that feels unsafe, overwhelming, or harmful