Caregiver Support Groups in Wisconsin
There are 11 caregiver support groups in Wisconsin on The Group Guide: 4 in person, 4 hybrid, and 3 online. 11 are all free to join. 1 is led by a licensed professional. Another 218 online caregiver support groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Caregiver Support groups in Wisconsin
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Gilda’s Club Madison – Cancer & Grief Support, WI
Gilda's Club Madison provides free emotional and social support for anyone impacted by cancer — patients, survivors, family members, and those grieving a cancer…
See how to join → Free to join
LDA Wisconsin — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Wisconsin) is the Wisconsin state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…
See how to join → Free to join
IDA Wisconsin — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Wisconsin) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in Wisconsin. What to…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Dane County – Madison, WI
NAMI Dane County is a grassroots affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving the greater Madison area and surrounding Dane County communities.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI
NAMI Southeast Wisconsin serves the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area, including Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Jefferson counties, providing peer support, education, and advocacy for individuals and…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Chippewa Valley – Eau Claire, WI
NAMI Chippewa Valley serves the Eau Claire, Chippewa, and Dunn county communities in western Wisconsin, offering peer-led support groups and mental health education. This…
See how to join → Free to join
OCD Wisconsin – Statewide OCD Support
OCD Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. They provide peer support groups, educational resources, and…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism United of Wisconsin – Statewide Support
Autism United of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit providing support groups, educational resources, and community connections for individuals on the autism spectrum and their…
See how to join → Free to join
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program – Statewide
The Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Program provides support groups, education, and respite resources for family caregivers across the state. Funded through the Older Americans…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Oshkosh – Oshkosh, WI
NAMI Oshkosh serves the Oshkosh and greater Winnebago County community with peer-led support groups and mental health education programs. They are particularly committed to…
See how to join → Free to join
Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin – Milwaukee Area
Healing Hearts of Southeast Wisconsin provides free peer-led grief support groups for children, teens, young adults, and their families. Recognizing that grief from any…
See how to join → Free to join
Online caregiver support groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
CancerCare Bereavement Support Groups — Free Virtual Grief Groups
CancerCare offers free oncology-social-worker-led virtual bereavement support groups for people who have lost someone to cancer. What to Expect Free 15-week oncology-social-worker-facilitated online bereavement…
See how to join → Free to join
Center for Chronic Illness — Free Virtual Support Groups
The Center for Chronic Illness offers free, facilitated virtual support groups organized by diagnosis and for caregivers. What to Expect Free facilitated virtual support…
See how to join → Free to join
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Caregivers Online Chat Support Group – Online
LLS hosts a free live weekly online chat for caregivers, moderated by an oncology social worker. What to Expect Live text chat held Tuesday…
See how to join → Free to join
Boys Town National Hotline – Nebraska (Youth & Family Crisis)
Boys Town National Hotline provides free, 24/7 crisis counseling for youth and parents nationwide, headquartered right in Nebraska. Counselors are trained in suicidology, crisis…
See how to join → Free to join
Memorial Sloan Kettering — Virtual Programs for Patients & Caregivers – Online
Memorial Sloan Kettering's Virtual Programs offers free live online support groups, integrative-medicine classes, nutrition sessions, and educational webinars for patients and caregivers. What to…
See how to join → Free to join
National Eczema Association — Eczema Wise Online Peer Community
The National Eczema Association runs Eczema Wise, a free moderated online peer community for people with eczema and their caregivers, plus support group referrals.…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about caregiver support groups in Wisconsin
Are there free caregiver support groups in Wisconsin?
Yes. 11 of the 11 caregiver support groups listed in Wisconsin are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online caregiver support group from Wisconsin?
There are 221 online caregiver support groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a caregiver support support group and a caregiver support therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 1 of the 11 caregiver support groups listed in Wisconsin are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a caregiver support group in Wisconsin? Get found.
Only 1 of the 11 caregiver support groups listed in Wisconsin is led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.