Find a Spiritual & Faith-Based Support Groups
The Group Guide is a free directory that helps you find spiritual and faith-based support groups, therapy groups, and peer-led communities. Browse listings and connect with groups that fit your needs.
This guide was written by Stephanie Smith, LCSW. The groups listed on this page are submitted by their own leaders and organizations. The Group Guide has not clinically reviewed, supervised, or endorsed any listed group.
Why Join a Spiritual & Faith-Based Support Groups?
For many people, faith and spirituality are central to how they understand and navigate mental health challenges. Spiritually-integrated support groups offer a space where participants can draw on their beliefs as a source of strength, connect with others who share their values, and explore the intersection of faith and mental wellness.
Types of Groups You Can Find
Our directory includes faith-based mental health groups, spiritually integrated therapy groups, and peer support communities connected to various religious traditions including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and non-denominational spiritual frameworks. Groups address topics such as grief, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, and life transitions through a faith-informed lens.
Cost and Coverage
Many faith-based support groups are offered free through churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious communities. Professionally facilitated spiritually-integrated therapy groups may accept insurance or offer sliding-scale rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to share the same faith tradition as other group members?
This varies by group. Some are explicitly tied to a specific tradition, while others are broadly spiritual or open to people of any faith background. Check the individual listing for details.
Can secular therapists lead spiritually-integrated groups?
Yes. Many licensed therapists are trained in spiritually-integrated therapy and can incorporate faith-based perspectives without adhering to a specific religious tradition themselves.