Therapy and Support Groups in Detroit, Michigan
10 therapy and support groups meet in the Detroit area, with 22 more across Michigan and 593 virtual groups open to Michigan residents from anywhere in the US. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Detroit groups accepting members
Groups currently listed in the Detroit area. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Detroit Recovery Project — Free Substance Use Recovery Peer Support — Detroit, MI
The Detroit Recovery Project (DRP) is a Detroit-based nonprofit providing free peer recovery support services to community members navigating substance use and co-occurring mental…
Contact group → Free to join
Affirmations — Free LGBTQ+ Peer Support Groups — Detroit Metro, MI
Affirmations is Michigan's largest LGBTQ+ community center, based in Ferndale and serving metro Detroit's LGBTQ+ community with free peer-led support groups, social events, advocacy,…
Contact group → Free to join
Detroit Peer Respite — Free Peer-Run Mental Health Respite — Detroit, MI
Detroit Peer Respite is a peer-run mental health alternative based in Detroit — an experiment in building trust and safety outside the carceral mental…
Contact group → Free to join
First Step — Free Survivor Peer Support — Detroit & Wayne County, MI
First Step is Wayne County's comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault agency, serving Detroit and the surrounding region with free peer support groups, advocacy,…
Contact group → Free to join
Equality Michigan — Free LGBTQ+ Anti-Violence Survivor Support — Detroit & Michigan
Equality Michigan is a statewide LGBTQ+ political advocacy and anti-violence support organization based in Detroit. Their Anti-Violence Project provides confidential support, advocacy, and peer…
Contact group → Free to join
The Yunion — Free Youth Peer Mentoring & Prevention — Detroit, MI
The Yunion is a Detroit-based nonprofit running free peer mentoring, prevention, and family-strengthening programs for Detroit youth and families. Founded by Detroit-rooted leadership, The…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Detroit right now
Cost and insurance in Michigan
10 of Detroit's 10 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 Michigan, the state Medicaid program is Michigan Medicaid (Healthy Michigan Plan). Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Detroit cost?
10 of Detroit's 10 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 Detroit?
Yes. 593 virtual groups are open to Michigan residents, and 6 of Detroit's 10 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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