This document outlines objectives and content for a chapter on groups in community settings. It discusses designing groups for diverse adult populations, including benefits of support groups for women, men, older adults, and those dealing with issues like domestic violence, sexual offenses, and HIV/AIDS. Key aspects of developing group proposals and evaluating outcomes are reviewed. Considerations for effectively working with different groups like challenges in leading adult groups, attitudes needed for older adults, and factors that contribute to success of programs for domestic violence offenders. The importance of group work for cost-effective treatment delivery in community agencies is emphasized.