What is the difference between “support group” and “youth group”?
A “support group” designates a group where youth and young adults go to discuss personal issues, ask questions, and find support. In a support group, facilitators play a crucial role as they let youth discuss sensitive issues and develop solutions to their problems. A “youth group,” by contrast, is a meeting with a looser framework that allows for large-scale discussion, often focusing on one particular issue brought up by one of the youth, or scheduled by staff for Youth Council.
