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Free Online Support Groups for Chronic Illness

Chronic Illness support groups bring together people with lived experience to talk openly, feel less alone, and learn from one another in real time.

Live groups available daily.

Upcoming Groups

Grace with Invisible Illness
Robin1965

Robin1965

New 🎉
Grace with Invisible Illness

Knowing God and living with a Invisible Illness.

Chronic Illness
Chronic pain management
Faith
2/14
Mon, 5/18, 7:00 PM90 min
Health Challenges 'N' Perseverance
Lori246

Lori246

Health Challenges 'N' Perseverance

Health challenges & approaching life in a positive manner

Chronic Illness
Mindfulness
2/6
Mon, 5/18, 11:30 PM60 min
Chronic Pain & Disability
GordonJD

GordonJD

Chronic Pain & Disability

Hi there, this session will focus on chronic pain and disability to provide a safe space to share what we are going through. I was in a car accident 8 months ago which has led to chronic pain in my knees, ankles, and back. So I know what you are going through. This space will be a caring space to provide support and strategies to manage life with the difficulties we all face : )

Chronic Illness
Chronic pain management
Disabilities
1/16
Wed, 5/20, 12:00 AM60 min
Endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS Support & Validation
DrSarahCummins

DrSarahCummins

Endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS Support & Validation

Hormone, Period, Health, Autoimmune & Inflammatory Issues

Chronic Illness
General mental health
Self-care
1/16
Thu, 5/21, 4:00 PM60 min
Topic context

Understanding chronic illness

Living with a chronic illness often means adapting to physical limitations, medical routines, and uncertainty about the future. But the emotional toll — isolation, frustration, and fear — is just as real. Peer support helps bridge that emotional gap. Sessions offer a place to talk candidly with others who live similar day-to-day experiences. From navigating flare-ups to managing relationships and care systems, the shared wisdom and support found in community can make living with chronic illness feel less overwhelming.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with chronic illness

Peer support helps with chronic illness because health challenges can affect identity, routines, relationships, and emotional resilience. Being with peers can reduce isolation and offer grounded encouragement from people who understand the practical impact on everyday life.

Inside the room

What chronic illness groups often cover

  • Chronic Illness and its impact on energy, routines, and quality of life
  • Coping with uncertainty, fatigue, pain, or health-related stress
  • Relationships, identity, and emotional resilience alongside health changes
  • What support people are using to feel more grounded and less alone
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People living with chronic illness or supporting someone who is
  • Anyone processing the emotional impact of health changes or uncertainty
  • People looking for connection, encouragement, and practical understanding
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Related topics

These topics often connect with chronic illness and may offer another helpful angle, language, or support space.

Frequently asked questions

What are Chronic Illness support groups?

Chronic Illness support groups are live peer conversations where people can share experiences, listen without judgment, and feel less alone around the topic.

How can a Chronic Illness support group help?

People often use chronic illness groups to process the emotional impact of health changes and connect with others who understand the day-to-day realities.

Who might join a Chronic Illness group?

Anyone personally affected by chronic illness who wants connection, understanding, and conversation with peers may find these groups helpful.
1-on-1 support

Want to speak to someone one on one about chronic illness?

Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private chronic illness session.

See Chronic Illness specialists

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