Therapy and Support Groups in Maryland
There are 34 therapy and support groups based in Maryland, plus 593 virtual groups open to Maryland residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 34 Maryland groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Maryland
Maryland groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Maryland. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Free Suicide Loss Support Group, Lutherville MD | SOS Baltimore
SEASONS is a free monthly support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. It is run by Survivors of Suicide, Baltimore, and…
Contact group → Free to join
Free Suicide Loss Support Group, Parkville MD | SOS Baltimore
SOS LIGHTHOUSE is a free monthly support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. It is run by Survivors of Suicide, Baltimore,…
Contact group → Free to join
Grief Care Groups & Workshops – Gilchrist – Free, Greater Baltimore
Gilchrist, Greater Baltimore's nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care, extends its counseling and support program to the whole community. Because each person…
Contact group → Free to join
Grief Groups & Workshops – Chesapeake Life Center – Free, Maryland
The Chesapeake Life Center, the grief care arm of Hospice of the Chesapeake, serves grievers across Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's counties…
Contact group → Free to join
CHANA — Free Jewish Survivor Support — Domestic Abuse & Trauma
CHANA is a Baltimore-based Jewish nonprofit providing a Jewish community response to domestic violence, sexual abuse, elder abuse, and other forms of interpersonal trauma.…
Contact group → Free to join
AWE — Free Peer Community for Women Seeking Asylum (Baltimore)
Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE) is a Baltimore-based nonprofit providing a community of support and stability for women seeking asylum in the United States. AWE…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in Maryland right now
Cost and insurance in Maryland
28 of Maryland's 34 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 Maryland, the state Medicaid program is Maryland Medicaid (HealthChoice). Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in Maryland cost?
28 of the 34 groups in Maryland 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland 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 Maryland.
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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