The 'Groupes d'Entraide Mutuelle,' or Mutual Support Groups, are a method of providing assistance to people who have similar health issues and disabilities, such as mental health issues or brain injuries. They were officially recognised by the French Disability Law of 2005 - at first, only for people with mental illnesses, and since 2011 for people with brain injuries) and, since then, it has spread throughout France.

In 2015, there were approximately 400 Groups, each with an average of 67 people, i.e. affecting approximately 27,000 people. 87% of the groups were for people who had psychosocial problems, while 13% were for those who had suffered brain injuries.

Mutual Support Groups rely on peer support and self-organization: members can assist one another because they have similar needs or disabilities. They are a non-profit organisation, founded and run by people with disabilities: the organisation receives government funding, which can be managed directly by service users or by hiring a social worker.

Aim: Reunite people who have similar difficulties or disabilities, improve social inclusion, and create a safe place for mutual support and exchange, combating loneliness.

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