Therapy and Support Groups in New York City, New York
17 therapy and support groups meet in the New York City area, with 32 more across New York and 587 virtual groups open to New York residents from anywhere in the US. Free to browse. No account needed.
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New York City groups accepting members
Groups currently listed in the New York City area. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
Aging Alone Together – DOROT – Free Solo Ager Support Series
Aging Alone Together® is DOROT's flagship program for solo agers — people who expect to age, or make decisions about their future, independently. Over…
Contact group → Free to join
Friendly Visiting & Programs – DOROT – Free Senior Connection, NYC
For 50 years, DOROT — Hebrew for "generations" — has brought older adults and volunteers together on Manhattan's Upper West Side and across New…
Contact group → Free to join
Sunnyside CARE NYC — Free Caregiver Peer Support in Queens, NY
Sunnyside Community Services runs CARE NYC, a free caregiver support program for family caregivers in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. As one of New…
Contact group → Free to join
SNAP — Free Caregiver Peer Support in Queens, NY
Services Now for Adult Persons (SNAP) is a Queens-based nonprofit serving older adults and family caregivers in eastern Queens, New York. SNAP's free caregiver…
Contact group → Free to join
Footsteps — Free Peer Community for Former Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Footsteps is a national organization that supports people transitioning out of ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. Founded in 2003, Footsteps combines staff- and peer-led programming, peer…
Contact group → Free to join
Audre Lorde Project — Free LGBTQ+ People of Color Community NYC
The Audre Lorde Project (ALP) is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans, and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center based in…
Contact group → Free to join
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What meets in New York City right now
Cost and insurance in New York
15 of New York City's 17 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 York, the state Medicaid program is New York State Medicaid. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in New York City cost?
15 of New York City's 17 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 New York City?
Yes. 587 virtual groups are open to New York residents, and 13 of New York City's 17 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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