Therapy and Support Groups in Arizona
There are 42 therapy and support groups based in Arizona, plus 593 virtual groups open to Arizona residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 42 Arizona groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Arizona
Arizona groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Arizona. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
DBSA Tucson — Free Depression & Bipolar Peer Support — Tucson
DBSA Tucson (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) is a free, peer-led chapter serving adults in Tucson and surrounding Pima County who live with depression,…
Contact group → Free to join
SMART Recovery — Free SMART Recovery Addiction Peer Group — Tucson
SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is a free, peer-facilitated, science-based mutual support program for people working through addictive behaviors. Multiple Tucson-area SMART meetings…
Contact group → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest — Free Dementia Caregiver Support — Tucson
The Alzheimer's Association — Desert Southwest Chapter operates free support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Tucson, Southern Arizona, and the surrounding region. Groups are…
Contact group → Free to join
Greater Phoenix GA — Free Gambling Recovery Peer Group — Phoenix, AZ
If gambling is running your life, you are not alone — and free, judgment-free peer support is available throughout the Greater Phoenix area every…
Contact group → Free to join
Tu Nidito — Free Child & Teen Grief Peer Support — Tucson, AZ
Tu Nidito Children and Family Services has spent nearly 30 years walking alongside grieving children in Tucson. The organization provides free support for children,…
Contact group → Free to join
Billy’s Place — Free Kids & Family Grief Peer Support — Peoria, AZ
Billy's Place is a Peoria, Arizona nonprofit that serves kids and families experiencing grief. Its cornerstone program is Grief Peer Support Groups — gatherings…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Arizona right now
Cost and insurance in Arizona
40 of Arizona's 42 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 Arizona, the state Medicaid program is AHCCCS. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Arizona cost?
40 of the 42 groups in Arizona 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 Arizona?
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 Arizona 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 Arizona.
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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