Therapy and Support Groups in Wisconsin
There are 712 therapy and support groups based in Wisconsin, plus 619 virtual groups open to Wisconsin residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 712 Wisconsin groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from Wisconsin
Wisconsin groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Wisconsin. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Horizon Grief Resource — Free Walk-In Grief Counseling Center — Milwaukee, WI
Horizon Grief Resource Center is Wisconsin's only walk-in grief counseling center — a free resource of Horizon Home Care and Hospice serving Milwaukee-area community…
Contact group → Free to join
Dryhootch Coffeehouse — Free Veteran Peer-to-Peer Support — Milwaukee, WI
Dryhootch of America is a Milwaukee veteran-run nonprofit and coffeehouse providing free peer-to-peer support to veterans and their families. Founded in 2008 by a…
Contact group → Free to join
Milwaukee LGBT Center — Free LGBTQ+ Peer Support & Counseling — Milwaukee, WI
The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center anchors LGBTQ+ community life in Milwaukee with free peer support groups, free mental health counseling with a trained mental…
Contact group → Free to join
MHA of Wisconsin — Free Mental Health Peer Support — Wisconsin
Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA WI) is the state's leading mental health advocacy and peer support organization, headquartered in Milwaukee and serving Wisconsin…
Contact group → Free to join
Repairers of the Breach — Free Daytime Shelter & Peer Community for Unhoused Adults — Milwaukee, WI
Repairers of the Breach is Milwaukee's only daytime homeless shelter, open six days per week — providing life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring services to adults…
Contact group → Free to join
Pathfinders — Free Youth Crisis Shelter & 24/7 Peer Support — Milwaukee, WI
Pathfinders Youth Shelter is Milwaukee's primary crisis resource for youth ages 11-17 — operating a 24/7 Crisis Line, a 24/7 Drop-In Center, emergency shelter,…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Wisconsin right now
Cost and insurance in Wisconsin
688 of Wisconsin's 712 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 Wisconsin, the state Medicaid program is BadgerCare Plus. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Wisconsin cost?
688 of the 712 groups in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin? Get found.
List your group for people already searching in your area. Community orgs running free groups always list free. That's not a promotion. It's a promise.
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 Wisconsin.
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