Therapy and Support Groups in New Jersey
There are 30 therapy and support groups based in New Jersey, plus 593 virtual groups open to New Jersey residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 30 New Jersey groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from New Jersey
New Jersey groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in New Jersey. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
CancerCare Connecting With Caregivers – New Jersey Video Group
CancerCare offers Connecting With Caregivers: General Support Group (NJ), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers, for New Jersey…
Contact group → Free to join
CancerCare Living With Loss – NJ Spouse and Partner Video Group
CancerCare offers Living With Loss: Spouse and Partner Bereavement Support Group (NJ), a free live video support group led by licensed oncology social workers,…
Contact group → Free to join
Grief Peer Support Groups – Imagine NJ – Free for Kids & Families
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss provides peer grief support to New Jersey children and families experiencing the death of an immediate family…
Contact group → Free to join
Cop2Cop — Free 24/7 NJ Police Peer Crisis Helpline
Cop2Cop is the country's only legislated statewide police crisis intervention helpline — established by New Jersey state law and operating since 2000 to provide…
Contact group → Free to join
Hudson Pride Center (Jersey City / Union City, NJ)
Hudson Pride Center offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Jersey City / Union City, NJ. TransView weekly trans…
Contact group → Free to join
Pride Center of New Jersey (Highland Park, NJ)
Pride Center of New Jersey offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Highland Park, NJ. Survivor-led support collective for…
Contact group → Free to join
What meets in New Jersey right now
Cost and insurance in New Jersey
24 of New Jersey's 30 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 New Jersey, the state Medicaid program is NJ FamilyCare. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in New Jersey cost?
24 of the 30 groups in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.
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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