Mental Health Groups in Ohio
There are 24 mental health groups in Ohio on The Group Guide: 10 in person, 8 hybrid, and 6 online. 16 are free to join. 4 are led by a licensed professional. Another 267 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 Ohio
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
OhioHealth Behavioral and Mental Health Services – Columbus OH
OhioHealth Behavioral and Mental Health Services provides comprehensive psychiatric care through multiple hospital campuses including Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Marion General Hospital, and…
UC Health Psychiatry – Mood Disorders Program – Cincinnati OH
UC Health Psychiatry in Cincinnati, Ohio, provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. The department…
MetroHealth Behavioral and Mental Health – Cleveland OH
MetroHealth System's Behavioral and Mental Health department provides comprehensive psychiatric care across multiple locations in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland Heights Hospital campus. MetroHealth…
Bellefaire JCB – Youth and Family Mental Health – Cleveland OH
Bellefaire JCB is a leading nonprofit behavioral health agency serving children, youth, and families across Northeast Ohio. With offices in Shaker Heights, Cleveland, Summit,…
Netcare Access – Mental Health Crisis Center – Columbus OH
Netcare Access is Central Ohio's primary mental health and substance use crisis center, providing 24/7 crisis intervention, stabilization, and community-based services in the Columbus…
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DBWA — Free Depression & Bipolar Peer Support Cleveland
The Depression and Bipolar Wellness Alliance Cleveland (DBWA) runs free, weekly, peer-led mood disorder support groups for adults in the Cleveland area. An independent…
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Cornerstone — Free Suicide Loss Survivors Group Cleveland
Cornerstone of Hope's Survivors of Suicide Loss specialty group offers free monthly peer support for adults in the Cleveland area who have lost a…
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Recovery — Free 24/7 Peer Mental Health Warmline Cleveland
The Cuyahoga County Peer Support Warmline is a free, confidential, 24/7 phone line staffed by peer support workers — people in mental health and…
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JFSA — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Group Cleveland
The Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland (JFSA) runs a free online Caregiver Support Group for anyone in the Cleveland area caring for a…
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LDA Ohio — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Ohio) is the Ohio state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…
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IDA Ohio Valley — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Ohio Valley) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in Ohio. What…
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IDA Northern Ohio — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Northern Ohio) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in Ohio. What…
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IDA Central Ohio — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA Central Ohio) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in Ohio. What…
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NAMI Ohio – Statewide Mental Health Support
NAMI Ohio (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the state's largest grassroots mental health organization, providing free peer-led support groups, education programs, and advocacy…
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Maryhaven – Addiction Treatment and Recovery – Columbus OH
Maryhaven is one of Central Ohio's most comprehensive addiction treatment centers, providing a full continuum of care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders,…
OhioGuidestone – Behavioral Health Services – Statewide OH
OhioGuidestone is one of Ohio's largest and most trusted behavioral health organizations, providing mental health treatment, substance use recovery, and community support services at…
Beech Brook – Child and Adolescent Mental Health – Cleveland OH
Beech Brook is a premier child and adolescent behavioral health organization serving families across the greater Cleveland area and beyond. Specializing in youth mental…
CompDrug – Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis Treatment – Columbus OH
CompDrug is a comprehensive addiction treatment center in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in substance use disorders, opioid addiction, and dual diagnosis treatment. Serving over 1,500…
The P.E.E.R. Center – Peer Recovery Support – Columbus OH
The P.E.E.R. Center in Columbus, Ohio, is a peer-run recovery support organization offering weekly support groups for individuals living with mental illness, substance use…
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Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Mental Health Services – Columbus OH
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides comprehensive mental health and behavioral services in Columbus, Ohio, offering specialized treatment for a wide range…
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Southeast Healthcare – Mental Health and Addiction Services – Columbus OH
Southeast Healthcare is a comprehensive community health center in Columbus, Ohio, providing integrated mental health treatment, substance use recovery, and primary healthcare services. Through…
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Mental Health America of Ohio – Support Groups and POEM Program – Columbus OH
Mental Health America of Ohio (MHA Ohio) is the state's premier mental health advocacy and support organization, offering over 40 monthly support groups, the…
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NAMI Greater Cleveland – Peer Support and Education – Cleveland OH
NAMI Greater Cleveland is a local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and crisis resources…
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POEM – Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms – Columbus OH
POEM (Perinatal Outreach and Encouragement for Moms) is a specialized program of Mental Health America of Ohio providing free peer mentoring, support groups, and…
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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,…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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Questions about mental health groups in Ohio
Are there free mental health groups in Ohio?
Yes. 16 of the 24 mental health groups listed in Ohio 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 Ohio?
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 24 mental health groups listed in Ohio 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 Ohio? Get found.
Only 4 of the 24 mental health groups listed in Ohio 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.