Therapy and Support Groups in Illinois
There are 717 therapy and support groups based in Illinois, plus 619 virtual groups open to Illinois residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 717 Illinois groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from Illinois
Illinois groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Illinois. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
DBSA Greater Chicago – Depression & Bipolar Support – Chicago, IL
DBSA Greater Chicago provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders in the Chicago metropolitan area.…
Contact group → Free to join
Resilience Chicago – Sexual Trauma Support Groups – Chicago, IL
Resilience (formerly Rape Victim Advocates) provides free, confidential, culturally responsive support groups for survivors of sexual trauma in the Chicago area. The organization offers…
Contact group → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Illinois — Free Dementia Caregiver Support Groups in Illinois
The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter offers free in-person and virtual caregiver support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois. As the state's…
Contact group → Free to join
Advocate Memory — Free Dementia Caregiver Support in Chicago Suburbs
Advocate Health Care's Memory Center offers free caregiver support groups in the northwest Chicago suburbs for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and other…
Contact group → Free to join
UChicago Memory Center — Free Dementia Caregiver Support in Chicago, IL
The Memory Center at the University of Chicago Medicine offers free Support & Quality of Life Programs for family caregivers of people living with…
Contact group → Free to join
IL Dept on Aging — Free Family Caregiver Support — Statewide Illinois
The Illinois Department on Aging coordinates the state's Caregiver Support Program in partnership with 13 Area Agencies on Aging serving every county across Illinois.…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Illinois right now
Cost and insurance in Illinois
693 of Illinois's 717 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 Illinois, the state Medicaid program is HealthChoice Illinois. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Illinois cost?
693 of the 717 groups in Illinois 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois 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 Illinois.
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."
Run a group in Illinois? Get found.
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Three ways forward
- Browse 619 virtual groups open to anyone in the US, no driving required.
- Request a group. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll flag the gap to group leaders in Illinois.
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