Therapy and Support Groups in Alaska

There are 27 therapy and support groups based in Alaska, plus 593 virtual groups open to Alaska residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.

27groups in Alaska
593virtual, open nationwide
20free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 27 Alaska groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Alaska

On the directory now

Alaska groups accepting members

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

Codependency

Cook Inlet — Free Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) — Kenai, AK

The North Peninsula Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) meeting, hosted by Cook Inlet Counseling on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, is a free, ongoing peer support group for…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Identity, Inc. (LGBTQ+ Community Center) (Anchorage, AK)

Identity, Inc. (LGBTQ+ Community Center) offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Anchorage, AK. Community peer support groups; SAGE…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Anchorage / South Central AK (Anchorage, AK)

PFLAG Anchorage / South Central AK offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Anchorage, AK. Peer support for LGBTQ+…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Generation Q (Anchorage, AK)

Generation Q offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Anchorage, AK. Substance-free social/peer support for LGBTQ+ young adults; 1st…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Fairbanks Queer Collective (FQC) (Fairbanks, AK)

Fairbanks Queer Collective (FQC) offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Fairbanks, AK. QTBIPOC-led community center; support groups, youth…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Caregiver Support

LDA Alaska — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate

The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Alaska) is the Alaska state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for people with…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

What meets in Alaska right now

19
peer-led support
7
therapeutic
1
shared community
12
meet in person
10
hybrid
5
fully virtual
27
total in Alaska
Counts update as listings change.

Cost and insurance in Alaska

20 of Alaska's 27 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 Alaska, the state Medicaid program is Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare). 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 Alaska cost?

20 of the 27 groups in Alaska 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 Alaska?

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?

593 virtual groups are open to Alaska 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 Alaska.

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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