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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.

712groups in Wisconsin
619virtual, open nationwide
688free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 712 Wisconsin groups or browse 619 virtual groups you can join from Wisconsin

On the directory now

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.

Grief / Loss

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…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

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…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

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…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Mental Health

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…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Loneliness / Social Connection

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…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Loneliness / Social Connection

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,…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

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What meets in Wisconsin right now

511
peer-led support
110
shared community
69
therapeutic
12
help lines
25
meet in person
248
hybrid
438
fully virtual
712
total in Wisconsin
Counts update as listings change.

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.

Common questions

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."

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