They provide spaces for individuals with common experiences or concerns to provide emotional and moral support, encouragement, comfort and advice to one another. Peer support groups can be incredibly beneficial for individuals who may feel isolated or alone in their struggles. By connecting with others who have similar experiences, individuals can feel understood and validated in their feelings. These groups provide a safe space for members to share their stories, offer guidance, and receive empathy from others who truly understand what they are going through. The sense of community and camaraderie that peer support groups offer can be a powerful source of healing and growth for those seeking connection and understanding.
Asian Pacific Community Counseling
Free support groups for Asian/Pacific Islander community members in native languages.apccounseling.org (916) 383-6783
Free support groups for Asian/Pacific Islander community members in native languages.apccounseling.org (916) 383-6783
Balanced:
Mental Health and Wellness Group Support group those living with mood disorders. Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. meetup.com
Mental Health and Wellness Group Support group those living with mood disorders. Wednesdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. meetup.com
Cal Voices
Free support groups open to the public in Amador and Sacramento counties.calvoices.org (916) 366-4600
Capitol Adoptive Families Alliance
Free support groups for the Sacramento County adoptive community for parents and teens. capadoptfam.org (916) 671-2030
Children's Receiving Home
Free support groups for homeless, foster and LGBTQ+ youth (age 12-25). crhkids.org (916) 616-2397
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Free support groups for adults living with depression or bipolar (age 18 or older to attend support groups). dbsalliance.org (800) 826-3632
Friends for Survival
Free grief support groups for family and/or friends dealing with the death of a loved one by suicide. friendsforsurvival.org (916) 392-0664 or (800) 646-7322
Healthy Village Senior Group
Free support group for Iu Mien older adults. Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. unitediumien.org (916) 393-3083
La Familia Counseling Center
Free support groups for Latino individuals and families. lafcc.org (916) 210-8733
Lao Family Community Development
Free peer-support groups for diverse refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income U.S. born community members. lfcd.org (916) 359-2788 or (916) 393-7501
Free peer-support groups for diverse refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income U.S. born community members. lfcd.org (916) 359-2788 or (916) 393-7501
NAMI Sacramento
Free support groups and education classes for consumers, family members and friends of persons living with serious mental illnesses. namisacramento.org (916) 890-5467
Free support groups and education classes for consumers, family members and friends of persons living with serious mental illnesses. namisacramento.org (916) 890-5467
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Free support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals (age 13 and older). A current list of support groups is online. saccenter.org (916) 442-0185
Sacramento Native American Health Center
Free/low-cost culturally competent, and holistic support groups for SNAHC members and the general community. snahc.org (916) 341-0575
Safe Black Space
Free monthly Community Healing Circles and ongoing Emancipation Circles for Black and African American community members. safeblackspace.org
(530) 683-5101
Society for the Blind
Free support groups for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. societyfortheblind.org (916) 452-8271
Soul Space
Free support groups for Black and African American Men and Women ontrackconsulting.org/services-projects/soul-space/ (916) 285-1808
The Living Room: African American Suicide Prevention Project
Free weekly support groups and workshops for Black and African American community members. Register online aaspp-thelivingroom.org