Therapy and Support Groups in Michigan
There are 32 therapy and support groups based in Michigan, plus 593 virtual groups open to Michigan 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 Michigan groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Michigan
Michigan groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in Michigan. 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 Michigan right now
Cost and insurance in Michigan
31 of Michigan'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 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 Michigan cost?
31 of the 32 groups in Michigan 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 Michigan?
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 Michigan 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 Michigan.
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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- Browse 593 virtual groups open to anyone in the US, no driving required.
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