People of all ages,classes,races and genders are usually attracted to and in need of the services provided by SCI support groups. It is important to remember that SCI support groups are not for everyone. Some people may take a longer time to warm up to such a setting and others may not feel comfortable with it at all. It is truly a matter of preference. Many people are now turning to online support as an alternative to traditional community based support.
Online support has some advantages.
It can usually offer a larger group of participants,many from other parts of the world. This allows those with sci from different cultures to share information. In addition it can offer a less stuctured alternative to community support,allowing those with sci to seek out support anytime they wish as opposed to a fixed timetable. The world wide web has clearly changed the way we think about finding support. The most common methods of exchanging support information on the internet are through email,online chat rooms,online message boards and websites dedicated to support.