Therapy and Support Groups in Massachusetts
There are 710 therapy and support groups based in Massachusetts, plus 619 virtual groups open to Massachusetts residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 710 Massachusetts groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from Massachusetts
Massachusetts groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Massachusetts. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
UNRULY: Process Group for Adults Raised Evangelical, Online | Jessica Gort, LMHC
UNRULY is a process group for those raised evangelical. It is a relational space to explore the rules you inherited, including themes of perfectionism,…
MEDA – Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (Newton, MA)
MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) provides comprehensive eating disorder support services including peer-led support groups, therapy groups, and free drop-in support for individuals struggling…
Contact group → Free to join
Grief Support Groups – HopeHealth – Free Virtual, MA & RI
HopeHealth, one of New England's oldest nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations, extends its bereavement care to the whole community through a comprehensive lineup…
Contact group → Free to join
GRASP — Free Overdose Loss Peer Support Groups Boston, MA
GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing) runs free, peer-led support groups across Massachusetts for adults grieving the death of a loved one to…
Contact group → Free to join
Metro Boston RLC — Free Peer Mental Health Warmline Boston, MA
The Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MBRLC) Peer Support Line is a free, confidential warmline staffed by Certified Peer Specialists and Recovery Coaches —…
Contact group → Free to join
NAMI Mass — Free Mental Health Peer Support Groups Boston, MA
NAMI Massachusetts runs the statewide network of free, peer-led NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups and NAMI Family Support Groups, with sessions accessible to anyone…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Massachusetts right now
Cost and insurance in Massachusetts
684 of Massachusetts's 710 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 Massachusetts, the state Medicaid program is MassHealth. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Massachusetts cost?
684 of the 710 groups in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts? 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 Massachusetts.
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