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Therapy and Support Groups in New Jersey

There are 707 therapy and support groups based in New Jersey, plus 619 virtual groups open to New Jersey residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.

707groups in New Jersey
619virtual, open nationwide
679free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 707 New Jersey groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from New Jersey

On the directory now

New Jersey groups accepting members

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

Cancer

CancerCare Living With Loss – NJ Spouse and Partner Video Group

CancerCare offers Living With Loss: Spouse and Partner Bereavement Support Group (NJ), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers,…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Cancer

CancerCare Connecting With Caregivers – New Jersey Video Group

CancerCare offers Connecting With Caregivers: General Support Group (NJ), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for New Jersey…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Grief / Loss

Grief Peer Support Groups – Imagine NJ – Free for Kids & Families

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss provides peer grief support to New Jersey children and families experiencing the death of an immediate family…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Mental Health

Cop2Cop — Free 24/7 NJ Police Peer Crisis Helpline

Cop2Cop is the country's only legislated statewide police crisis intervention helpline — established by New Jersey state law and operating since 2000 to provide…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Hudson Pride Center (Jersey City / Union City, NJ)

Hudson Pride Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Jersey City / Union City, NJ. TransView weekly trans…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Pride Center of New Jersey (Highland Park, NJ)

Pride Center of New Jersey offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Highland Park, NJ. Survivor-led support collective for…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

What meets in New Jersey right now

499
peer-led support
110
shared community
74
therapeutic
14
help lines
17
meet in person
248
hybrid
441
fully virtual
707
total in New Jersey
Counts update as listings change.

Cost and insurance in New Jersey

679 of New Jersey's 707 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 New Jersey, the state Medicaid program is NJ FamilyCare. 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 New Jersey cost?

679 of the 707 groups in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

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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