Therapy and Support Groups in Arkansas

There are 28 therapy and support groups based in Arkansas, plus 593 virtual groups open to Arkansas residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.

28groups in Arkansas
593virtual, open nationwide
23free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 28 Arkansas groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Arkansas

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Arkansas groups accepting members

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

ADHD

Free Adult ADHD Peer Support — NW Arkansas Virtual | ADDA-SR

The ADDA-SR Northwest Arkansas group is a free, ongoing virtual peer support group for adults living with ADHD, as well as parents of children…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Grief / Loss

Bereavement Support Groups – Arkansas Hospice – Free Statewide

The Arkansas Hospice Family of Care is committed to helping families find hope and healing through the challenges that come at life's end —…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

PEARL — Free Recovery Meetings & Peer Support — Rogers, AR

P.E.A.R.L.—a Place for Healing and Growth—is a peer-led recovery community organization located in Rogers, Arkansas, serving all of Northwest Arkansas. Offering free recovery meetings,…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

NEA Divine Intervention — Free Peer Recovery Support — Jonesboro, AR

NEA Divine Intervention is a peer-led Recovery Community Organization based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offering free peer recovery support services to individuals living with substance…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

NWA Equality (Northwest Arkansas Equality) (Fayetteville, AR)

NWA Equality (Northwest Arkansas Equality) offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Fayetteville, AR. Coming-out groups, trans-masc/femme groups, suicide…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Central Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)

PFLAG Central Arkansas offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Little Rock, AR. Family/ally & LGBTQ+ peer support. This…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

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What meets in Arkansas right now

22
peer-led support
5
therapeutic
1
shared community
13
meet in person
11
hybrid
4
fully virtual
28
total in Arkansas
Counts update as listings change.

Cost and insurance in Arkansas

23 of Arkansas's 28 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 Arkansas, the state Medicaid program is Arkansas Medicaid. 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 Arkansas cost?

23 of the 28 groups in Arkansas 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 Arkansas?

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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.

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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