Mental Health Groups in Massachusetts
There are 14 mental health groups in Massachusetts on The Group Guide: 6 in person, 3 hybrid, and 5 online. 13 are free to join. 4 are led by a licensed professional. Another 268 online mental health groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Mental Health groups in Massachusetts
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Interpersonal Process Group
This interpersonal process group is for adults in their 20s and 30s who want to deepen their understanding of themselves and improve their relationships…
McLean Hospital WellSpace – Early Psychosis Support (Belmont, MA)
The WellSpace Program at McLean Hospital provides free therapeutic and recreational support groups for young adults ages 18-30 who have experienced psychosis or early…
See how to join → Free to join
Home Base – Veteran Mental Health & PTSD Treatment (Charlestown, MA)
Home Base, a partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital, provides comprehensive mental health services for veterans and service members including…
See how to join → Free to join
Clinical & Support Options (CSO) – Community Mental Health (Northampton, MA)
Clinical & Support Options (CSO) is a community behavioral health center in Northampton offering outpatient counseling, psychiatry, group therapy, and peer support services for…
See how to join → Free to join
GRASP — Free Overdose Loss Peer Support Groups Boston, MA
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) runs free, peer-led support groups across Massachusetts for adults grieving the death of a loved one to…
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Metro Boston RLC — Free Peer Mental Health Warmline Boston, MA
The Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MBRLC) Peer Support Line is a free, confidential warmline staffed by Certified Peer Specialists and Recovery Coaches —…
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NAMI Mass — Free Mental Health Peer Support Groups Boston, MA
NAMI Massachusetts runs the statewide network of free, peer-led NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups and NAMI Family Support Groups, with sessions accessible to anyone…
See how to join → Free to join
LDA Massachusetts — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Massachusetts) is the Massachusetts state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…
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IDA Massachusetts — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Massachusetts) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in Massachusetts. What to…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Greater Boston – Connection Support Groups (Woburn, MA)
NAMI Greater Boston offers peer-led Connection Support Groups for adults living with any mental health condition. Trained facilitators with lived experience guide participants through…
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NAMI Central Massachusetts – Support Groups (Worcester, MA)
NAMI Central Massachusetts provides peer support groups and educational programs for people with mental illness and their families in the Worcester County and central…
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M-PATH – Massachusetts Psychosis Access & Triage Hub (Statewide, MA)
M-PATH (Massachusetts Psychosis Access and Triage Hub) is a free referral and consultation service for anyone concerned about early psychosis. Operated by The Brookline…
See how to join → Free to join
Waverley Place at McLean Hospital – Serious Mental Illness Community (Belmont, MA)
Waverley Place is a therapeutic community at McLean Hospital for adults living with serious persistent mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This non-clinical…
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NAMI Bristol County – Family Support Group (New Bedford, MA)
NAMI Bristol County offers Family Support Groups for family members and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness in the New Bedford and South…
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Online mental health 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.
Adaptations Denver Men’s Group: Therapy Process Group for Adult men navigating depression, anger, relationship challenges, life stressors
This group is for the man that's looking to explore and expand the old scripts on masculinity. He recognizes that the always strong, stoic,…
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group: Support Group For Adults WIth ADD/ADHD & Related Issues
The Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group has been providing peer-led support to adults with ADD/ADHD in the New York Metro area since 1992. While…
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
Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Statewide, VA)
About Virginia 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone in Virginia experiencing…
See how to join → Free to join
Wyoming Equality – LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access Project
Wyoming Equality's Healthcare Access Project (WEHAP) connects LGBTQ+ Wyoming residents with affirming mental health providers, support resources, and community. In a state where finding…
See how to join → Free to join
Questions about mental health groups in Massachusetts
Are there free mental health groups in Massachusetts?
Yes. 13 of the 14 mental health groups listed in Massachusetts are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online mental health group from Massachusetts?
There are 273 online mental health 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 mental health support group and a mental health 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. 4 of the 14 mental health groups listed in Massachusetts 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 mental health group in Massachusetts? Get found.
Only 4 of the 14 mental health groups listed in Massachusetts are 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.