Therapy and Support Groups in Charlotte, North Carolina
9 therapy and support groups meet in the Charlotte area, with 29 more across North Carolina and 593 virtual groups open to North Carolina residents from anywhere in the US. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Charlotte groups accepting members
Groups currently listed in the Charlotte area. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
NAMI CLT — Free NAMI Peer Mental Health Support Charlotte, NC
NAMI Charlotte (NAMI CLT) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving Mecklenburg County and surrounding communities. The chapter runs…
Contact group → Free to join
H.U.G.S. — Free Suicide Loss Peer Support Group Charlotte, NC
H.U.G.S. — Healing and Understanding of Grief from Suicide — is a free, peer-led support group in Charlotte for people who have lost a…
Contact group → Free to join
SMART Recovery — Free SMART Recovery Addiction Peer Group — Charlotte
SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training) is a free, peer-facilitated, evidence-based mutual support program for people working through addictive behaviors. The Charlotte area has…
Contact group → Free to join
Alzheimer’s Association NC — Free Dementia Caregiver Support — Charlotte
The Alzheimer's Association — Western Carolina Chapter operates free support groups for dementia caregivers throughout Charlotte and surrounding North Carolina. Trained facilitators run groups…
Contact group → Free to join
VA — Free Veterans Peer Support — Charlotte Vet Center
The Charlotte Vet Center is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' national network of Vet Centers — community-based counseling centers that provide free,…
Contact group → Free to join
Free KinderMourn Kids & Teens Grief Peer Support — Charlotte, NC
KinderMourn is a Charlotte-based nonprofit dedicated to helping bereaved parents, children, and teenagers cope with grief. Founded in 1979, KinderMourn provides free peer support…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Charlotte right now
Cost and insurance in North Carolina
8 of Charlotte's 9 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 North Carolina, the state Medicaid program is NC Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Charlotte cost?
8 of Charlotte's 9 groups 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.
Can I join a virtual group from Charlotte?
Yes. 593 virtual groups are open to North Carolina residents, and 4 of Charlotte's 9 local groups run hybrid or fully virtual sessions, so you can start online and move to in-person when you are ready.
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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