Therapy and Support Groups in Connecticut
There are 32 therapy and support groups based in Connecticut, plus 593 virtual groups open to Connecticut residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 32 Connecticut groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Connecticut
Connecticut groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Connecticut. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Free Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support — CT | Hope After Loss
Hope After Loss (formerly the Hygeia Foundation) offers free peer-to-peer support in Connecticut for women and men grieving the loss of a pregnancy or…
Contact group → Free to join
Free Brain Tumor Peer Support — Connecticut | CTBTA
The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA), a nonprofit based in West Hartford, offers free peer support to anyone whose life has been touched by…
Contact group → Free to join
Free Cancer Support Groups — Danbury, CT | Ann’s Place
Ann's Place is a Connecticut nonprofit in Danbury that walks alongside anyone affected by cancer. Its free support groups give patients, survivors, caregivers, and…
Contact group → Free to join
Free Brain Injury Support Groups — Connecticut | BIAC
The Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC) has stood beside brain injury survivors and their families across the state since 1982. Through a statewide…
Contact group → Free to join
Susan B. Anthony Project — Free DV & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Groups — Torrington, CT
Susan B. Anthony Project (SBAP) is northwest Connecticut's dedicated provider of crisis and support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Serving…
Contact group → Free to join
The Network CT — Free DV Survivor Support Program — Enfield, CT
The Network Against Domestic Abuse serves north central Connecticut as a comprehensive provider of domestic violence services — and at the heart of their…
Contact group → Free to join
What meets in Connecticut right now
Cost and insurance in Connecticut
31 of Connecticut's 32 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 Connecticut, the state Medicaid program is HUSKY Health. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Connecticut cost?
31 of the 32 groups in Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
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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