Find a Support Group

A support group, whether peer-led* or professionally-led**, will help you feel less isolated, empower you with knowledge and validate your emotional response to the life crisis of infertility. Also, a 2000 study found that attendees of RESOLVE support groups had higher pregnancy rates than women who didn’t attend a support group.

Find a support group in your area by clicking on the state you live in.

Please note: If there is not yet a peer-led support group in your area, consider starting one. It's easy and rewarding! RESOLVE offers ongoing teleseminsars to help facilitate the process. Follow this link for more information.

 

Alabama	Idaho	Missouri	Pennsylvania, E Pennsylvania, W
Alaska	Illinois	Montana	South Carolina
Arkansas	Indiana	Nebraska	South Dakota
Arizona	Iowa	Nevada	Tennessee
California, N California, S	Kansas	New Jersey	Texas
Colorado	Kentucky	New Mexico	Utah
Connecticut	Louisiana	New York	Virginia
Delaware	Maryland	North Carolina	Washington
District of Columbia	Massachusetts	North Dakota	West Virginia
Florida	Michigan	Ohio	Wisconsin
Georgia	Minnesota	Oklahoma	Wyoming
Hawaii	Mississippi	Oregon

 *Peer-led Support Groups

• A RESOLVE volunteer hosts peer-led support groups, but is not necessary the facilitator.
• Peer led support groups are composed of a varying number of people.
• Groups are often "drop in" in nature.
• Generally a peer led group lasts two hours.

**Professionally-led Support Groups

• A mental health professional leads a professionally-led support group.
• The support group leader will provide a safe place where individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts.
• Professionally-led support groups are run by a mental health professional. 
• Professionally led support groups are often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples. 
• Sessions are scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.
• The support group leader will bring up specific topics for discussion.
• The support group leader will ensure that no one person dominates the group.