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Therapy and Support Groups in Alabama

There are 704 therapy and support groups based in Alabama, plus 619 virtual groups open to Alabama residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.

704groups in Alabama
619virtual, open nationwide
679free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated October 14, 2026.

Browse 704 Alabama groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from Alabama

On the directory now

Alabama groups accepting members

A few of the groups currently listed in Alabama. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.

Bipolar Disorder

DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support Groups – Alabama

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) offers free peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders in…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Mental Health

Free Postpartum Support Alabama — PSI Chapter Peer Mentors & Hotline

The Postpartum Support International (PSI) Alabama Chapter is the state arm of the leading global organization for perinatal mental health. The chapter provides free…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) (Birmingham, AL)

Magic City Acceptance Center (MCAC) offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Birmingham, AL. Youth peer support groups (ages…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Montgomery (Montgomery, AL)

PFLAG Montgomery offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Montgomery, AL. Family/ally & LGBTQ+ peer support. This is a…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Huntsville (Huntsville, AL)

PFLAG Huntsville offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Huntsville, AL. Peer support group (18+, 16+ with guardian) —…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa, AL)

PFLAG Tuscaloosa offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Tuscaloosa, AL. Monthly peer support. This is a welcoming, community-led…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

What meets in Alabama right now

502
peer-led support
110
shared community
70
therapeutic
12
help lines
23
meet in person
243
hybrid
437
fully virtual
704
total in Alabama
Counts update as listings change.

Cost and insurance in Alabama

679 of Alabama's 704 groups are free to join. Beyond those, costs span a wide range, and the range is real. Peer-led groups are usually free. Sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25. Insurance-covered groups commonly involve a copay in the $20 to $50 range. Private-pay rates vary the most: some groups charge under $50 a session, while specialized programs, intensive formats, and highly credentialed facilitators price well above $100. Every listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out. Most major insurers reimburse virtual group therapy at parity with in-person care. Always confirm coverage with your plan.

In Alabama, the state Medicaid program is Alabama Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How much do therapy groups in Alabama cost?

679 of the 704 groups in Alabama are free to join. There is no single going rate. Peer-led groups are usually free, sliding-scale and community-funded groups often charge $5 to $25, and insurance-covered groups commonly involve a $20 to $50 copay. Private-pay pricing varies the most, from under $50 a session to well over $100 for specialized or intensive programs. Every listing on this directory states its own cost, and many groups offer a free intro session.

Do I need a referral to join a group in Alabama?

Most groups in this directory accept self-referrals; you contact the facilitator directly. Some insurance-covered groups require a referral from your primary care provider or therapist. Listings note any requirements.

Are virtual therapy groups as effective as in-person?

619 virtual groups are open to Alabama residents, and research consistently shows virtual group therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction recovery, and it expands access for people in rural Alabama.

How do I know a listing is current?

Group leaders write their own listings. The directory checks each listing's details against the group's own website on a rolling basis, and listings show the date those details were last checked. That check confirms the group exists and its details match; 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.
  • Many counties run local warmlines for non-emergency support. Search your county name plus "warmline."

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