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.

42groups in Arizona
593virtual, open nationwide
40free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 42 Arizona groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Arizona

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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.

Bipolar Disorder

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,…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

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…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Caregiver Support

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…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

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…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Chronic Illness / Disability

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,…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Grief / Loss

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…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

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What meets in Arizona right now

38
peer-led support
3
therapeutic
1
shared community
12
meet in person
24
hybrid
6
fully virtual
42
total in Arizona
Counts update as listings change.

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.

Common questions

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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