Therapy and Support Groups in South Carolina
There are 21 therapy and support groups based in South Carolina, plus 593 virtual groups open to South Carolina residents from anywhere in the US. Therapist-led groups, peer support, and psychoeducation, in person and online. Free to browse. No account needed.
Browse 21 South Carolina groups or browse 593 virtual groups you can join from South Carolina
South Carolina groups accepting members
A few of the groups currently listed in South Carolina. Every listing is written by the group leader and includes format, schedule, cost, and how to join.
LDA South Carolina — Learning Disabilities Association State Affiliate
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA South Carolina) is the South Carolina state affiliate of LDA, offering peer support, advocacy, and information for…
Contact group → Free to join
IDA South Carolina — International Dyslexia Association Branch
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA South Carolina) is a volunteer-run branch of IDA serving families, educators, and adults affected by dyslexia in South Carolina.…
Contact group → Free to join
My Sister’s House – Survivor Support Groups – Charleston
My Sister's House provides support groups and counseling services for survivors of intimate partner violence in the Charleston Lowcountry area. Their licensed clinicians and…
Contact group → Free to join
NAMI Greenville – Mental Health Support Groups
NAMI Greenville provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members in the Greenville area of upstate…
Contact group → Free to join
Alcoholics Anonymous – Tri-County Intergroup – Charleston
The Tri-County Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous serves the Charleston tri-county area (Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties) with hundreds of weekly AA meetings. As a…
Contact group → Free to join
NAMI Aiken-Barnwell – Mental Health Support Groups
NAMI Aiken-Barnwell offers free peer-led support groups for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the Aiken and Barnwell County areas of South…
Contact group → Free to join
What meets in South Carolina right now
Cost and insurance in South Carolina
18 of South Carolina's 21 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 South Carolina, the state Medicaid program is Healthy Connections. Some listed groups accept it; each listing's cost line says what it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How much do therapy groups in South Carolina cost?
18 of the 21 groups in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
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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