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Online Support Groups Near Phoenix

Whether you are in Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale or somewhere else in the Valley, ShareWell has live online support groups you can join without leaving the air conditioning. In Phoenix the hard season is summer, when the heat keeps people inside for months while the rest of the country is outdoors.

Every group meets online by live video, so you can join from home.

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These online groups start during the day and evening in Arizona time, so they fit a day near Phoenix.

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Anxiety, Depression and Racing Thoughts
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Anxiety, Depression and Racing Thoughts

Fri, Nov 13 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM UTC
This group is for anyone struggling with anxiety and depression. All are welcome. I’m 44 years old, and have been dealing with mental health issues all of my life. My parents weren’t supportive growing up, and I spent the majority of the time in my own head. To this day, I constantly worry and think about worst case scenarios. My hope for this group, is to assist one another with our various mental health struggles.
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Upcoming Groups

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parents of kids with chronic illness or disabilities

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bonniemcc

Body Doubling - reading or other tasks

Anyone who wants to read or get things done

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Holding Space After Baby: Postpartum Support
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Ath

Holding Space After Baby: Postpartum Support

For parent's experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety

Anxiety
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Today 6:30 PM • 60 min
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Deirdre_CPS

Anxious But Not Alone

People challenged by anxiety - no diagnosis needed.

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Local life

When summer is the season that shuts you in

Most places talk about winter blues, and in the Valley the low months often come in summer. Long runs of extreme heat cancel walks, keep kids and older relatives indoors, disturb sleep and turn a simple errand into something you plan around. Many residents moved here recently and left their people in another state, and in a metro built for driving it is possible to go a long time without running into anyone. Add the worry about the power bill or the air conditioner failing, and the season can feel very long.

Why it helps

How peer support helps near Phoenix

An online group brings people to you on the days when going out is not realistic. Hearing other members say that they also feel low and shut in during the hot months takes away the sense that something is wrong with you, and a weekly group gives the summer some shape.

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What members near Phoenix talk about

  • Feeling low and cut off during the months of extreme heat
  • Poor sleep and a routine that falls apart in summer
  • Starting over in a new state without family nearby
  • Worry about rent, bills and keeping the home cool
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • People whose mood drops when the heat arrives
  • Newcomers to the Valley who have not built a circle yet
  • Older adults and people who do not drive much in summer
  • Anyone looking after a relative who lives alone
Find your group

Support group topics for people near Phoenix

Every topic has its own page with live groups, so you can start with the one closest to what you are carrying.

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Depression
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Loneliness
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Anxiety
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Aging
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Stress management
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Chronic illness
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Grief
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Caregiving
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Areas around Phoenix

Every group meets online, so you can join from home anywhere around Phoenix.

  • Mesa
  • Chandler
  • Gilbert
  • Glendale
  • Scottsdale
  • Tempe
  • Peoria
  • Surprise
  • The East Valley
  • The West Valley
Local help lines

Crisis and help lines near Phoenix

ShareWell groups are peer support and are not crisis or emergency services. If you or someone near you is in danger, call 911, or call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any hour.

  • Maricopa County Crisis Line
    602-222-9444

    Maricopa County

    Official site
  • Arizona Statewide Crisis Line
    1-844-534-4673

    All of Arizona, 24 hours a day, every day

    Official site
Other cities

Support groups in other cities

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to live in Phoenix to join?

No. Groups meet online, so you can join from Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise or anywhere else.

Arizona does not change its clocks. Will group times be right for me?

Yes. Each group shows its start time in the time zone your device is set to, so the time you see is the time on your own clock all year.

Is it normal to feel depressed in the summer in Phoenix?

Many people in the Valley say their mood and sleep get worse in the hot months, and local counselors describe a summer form of seasonal depression. A peer group is a place to talk about it with others who feel the same, and a doctor or licensed clinician is the right person to see if the low mood is severe or does not lift.

Can I join if I only live in Arizona for the winter?

Yes. Because groups are online you can keep the same group whether you are in Arizona or back in your other home.

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