Mental Health Groups in Rhode Island
There are 12 mental health groups in Rhode Island on The Group Guide: 3 in person, 8 hybrid, and 1 online. 9 are free to join. 7 are led by a licensed professional. Another 272 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 Rhode Island
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
The Providence Center – Mental Health & Recovery Support Groups
The Providence Center offers a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use recovery support groups throughout greater Providence. As one of Rhode Island's…
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Newport Mental Health – Community Support Groups
Newport Mental Health offers a range of therapeutic and peer support groups for residents of Newport County and surrounding communities. Their outpatient group programs…
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Community Care Alliance – Behavioral Health Support Groups
Community Care Alliance offers therapeutic group programs across northern Rhode Island for individuals navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges. Their…
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare – Substance Use Treatment Groups
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is Rhode Island's largest and most comprehensive outpatient provider of opioid use disorder treatment, offering clinician-led group therapy as a core…
Thundermist Health Center – Behavioral Health Group Programs
Thundermist Health Center offers integrated behavioral health group programs as part of their comprehensive community health services. Their licensed behavioral health team provides therapeutic…
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BH Link – Rhode Island Behavioral Health Crisis Center
BH Link (Behavioral Health Link) is Rhode Island's behavioral health crisis center, providing 24/7 triage, crisis stabilization, and peer support services. In addition to…
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Gateway Healthcare – Recovery & Mental Health Groups
Gateway Healthcare provides therapeutic group programs across Rhode Island for individuals managing mental health conditions and substance use disorders. As one of the state's…
LDA Rhode Island — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Rhode Island) is the Rhode Island state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for…
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NAMI Rhode Island Support Groups
NAMI Rhode Island (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers free peer-led support groups throughout the state for individuals living with mental health conditions and…
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Anchor Recovery Community Center – Peer Recovery Support
Anchor Recovery Community Center provides peer-led recovery support groups and services for individuals in all stages of recovery from substance use disorders. Their recovery…
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Parent Support Network of Rhode Island – Family Support Groups
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island (PSN) provides peer-led support groups for parents and caregivers of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental…
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DBSA Rhode Island – Depression & Bipolar Support Groups
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Rhode Island offers free peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related…
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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.
American Council of the Blind (ACB) — National Peer Community & State Affiliates
ACB is a national peer-advocacy organization for people who are blind or have low vision, with 70+ state affiliates and specialty interest groups. What…
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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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Questions about mental health groups in Rhode Island
Are there free mental health groups in Rhode Island?
Yes. 9 of the 12 mental health groups listed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
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. 7 of the 12 mental health groups listed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island? Get found.
People are already searching for mental health groups in Rhode Island. List yours and they can contact you directly. 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.