Therapy and Support Groups in Raleigh, North Carolina
7 therapy and support groups meet in the Raleigh area, with 712 more across North Carolina and 619 virtual groups open to North Carolina residents from anywhere in the US. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Raleigh groups accepting members
Groups currently listed in the Raleigh area. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
NAMI Wake — Free LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Group Raleigh
The NAMI Wake County LGBT+ Mental Health Support Group is a free, confidential peer support space for LGBTQ+ adults in the Raleigh area who…
Contact group → Free to join
Triangle SOS — Free Suicide Loss Survivors Group Raleigh, NC
Triangle SOS hosts one of the only weekly peer support groups in the country for adults grieving the death of a loved one by…
Contact group → Free to join
The Shore Center — Free Adult Grief Support Group Raleigh, NC
The Shore Grief Center's North Raleigh Adult Grief Group offers free, peer-based grief support for adults 18 and older who are mourning the death…
Contact group → Free to join
TCF Wake — Free Bereaved Parents Support Group Raleigh, NC
The Compassionate Friends, Wake County Chapter (TCF Wake) is a free peer support community for bereaved parents, grandparents, and adult siblings grieving the death…
Contact group → Free to join
Promise — Free Peer-Run Recovery Café Drop-In Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh Recovery Café is a free, peer-run community space operated by Promise Resource Network for adults living with mental health challenges, substance use…
Contact group → Free to join
LGBT Center of Raleigh (Raleigh, NC)
LGBT Center of Raleigh offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Raleigh, NC. Gender Inclusion group (trans/NB adults), Parents…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Raleigh right now
Cost and insurance in North Carolina
6 of Raleigh's 7 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 North Carolina, the state Medicaid program is NC Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Raleigh cost?
6 of Raleigh's 7 groups 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.
Can I join a virtual group from Raleigh?
Yes. 619 virtual groups are open to North Carolina residents, and 4 of Raleigh's 7 local groups run hybrid or fully virtual sessions, so you can start online and move to in-person when you are ready.
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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