Therapy and Support Groups in Rhode Island

There are 20 therapy and support groups based in Rhode Island, plus 593 virtual groups open to Rhode Island residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.

20groups in Rhode Island
593virtual, open nationwide
17free to join
Counts update as listings change. Updated September 3, 2026.

Browse 20 Rhode Island groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from Rhode Island

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Rhode Island groups accepting members

A few of the groups currently listed in Rhode Island. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.

LGBTQ+

PFLAG Greater Providence (Providence, RI)

PFLAG Greater Providence offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Providence, RI. Monthly support meetings for LGBTQ+ people, families…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

Youth Pride Rhode Island (Providence, RI)

Youth Pride Rhode Island offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Providence, RI. Gender Spectrum (ages 14–24); Mostrando Orgullo.…

In-Person

Contact group → Free to join

LGBTQ+

TGI Network of RI — Borderlands (Rhode Island)

TGI Network of RI — Borderlands offers a free, affirming peer support group for LGBTQ+ community members in Providence (Zoom statewide), RI. Peer-led support…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Caregiver Support

LDA Rhode Island — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate

The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA Rhode Island) is the Rhode Island state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for…

Virtual/Remote

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

NAMI Rhode Island Support Groups

NAMI Rhode Island (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers free peer-led support groups throughout the state for individuals living with mental health conditions and…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

Addiction / Recovery

The Providence Center – Mental Health & Recovery Support Groups

The Providence Center offers a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use recovery support groups throughout greater Providence. As one of Rhode Island's…

Hybrid

Contact group → Free to join

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What meets in Rhode Island right now

15
peer-led support
3
therapeutic
1
help lines
1
shared community
6
meet in person
12
hybrid
2
fully virtual
20
total in Rhode Island
Counts update as listings change.

Cost and insurance in Rhode Island

17 of Rhode Island's 20 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 Rhode Island, the state Medicaid program is Rhode Island Medicaid (RIte Care). Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How much do therapy groups in Rhode Island cost?

17 of the 20 groups in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.

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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