Free Mental Health Support Groups

United States – Free Mental Health Support Groups

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Free peer-led support groups nationwide
- Groups for anxiety, depression, bipolar, and family members
- In-person and virtual options
- Website: nami.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- Free peer-led support groups
- Local chapters + online meetings
- Website: depressionbipolar.org
Mental Health America (MHA)
- Local affiliates across many states
- Free support programs and mental health screenings
- Website: mhanational.org
7 Cups
- Free anonymous emotional support
- Online chat-based peer support
- 24/7 access
- Website: 7cups.com

Canada – Free Support Options

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- Free peer support groups
- Local branches across provinces
- Website: cmha.ca
Wellness Together Canada
- Free government-funded virtual mental health support
- Text, chat, phone options
- Website: wellnesstogether.ca

Asia – Free or Community-Based Support

Silver Ribbon Singapore (Singapore)
- Community mental health programs
- Free talks and support initiatives
- Website: silverribbonsingapore.com
Mind HK (Hong Kong)
- Mental health education and support resources
- Website: mind.org.hk
Yorisoi Hotline (Japan)
- Free emotional support hotline
- Multilingual services available
Taiwan Lifeline International (Taiwan)
- 24-hour emotional support hotline
- Community-based services

Global / Online Free Support

Befrienders Worldwide
- Emotional support helplines in many countries
- Website: befrienders.org
Supportiv
- Moderated online peer support groups
- Free trial access
- Website: supportiv.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Online Support Groups
Free peer-led virtual support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and for family members.
Website: https://www.nami.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – Online Groups
Free online peer-led support groups for depression and bipolar disorder. Many are hosted virtually via Zoom.
Website: https://www.dbsalliance.org
7 Cups
Free anonymous online emotional support through trained volunteer listeners. Includes group chat rooms and forums.
Website: https://www.7cups.com
Mental Health America (MHA) – Online Communities
Offers online screening tools and connects people to virtual support groups through local affiliates.
Website: https://www.mhanational.org
SMART Recovery – Online Meetings
Free online meetings for addiction recovery (substance use, behavioral addictions). Science-based and peer-led.
Website: https://www.smartrecovery.org
Recovery International – Online Meetings
Free cognitive-behavioral–based peer support groups for anxiety, depression, and emotional health.
Website: https://www.recoveryinternational.org
Supportiv
Moderated peer support chat groups. Limited free access available at times.
Website: https://www.supportiv.com
The Mighty – Online Mental Health Community
Free peer-support style online community for people living with mental health challenges and chronic illness.
Website: https://www.themighty.com
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Online Support Group
Free moderated online peer-to-peer support community.
Website: https://adaa.org
Befrienders Worldwide – Online and Email Support
Provides free emotional support in many countries via online chat, email, or helpline connections.
Website: https://www.befrienders.org
Wellness Together Canada (Available Nationwide in Canada)
Free virtual counseling, peer support, text and phone support.
Website: https://www.wellnesstogether.ca