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Group Therapy for Addiction Recovery

Group therapy brings together individuals in recovery to share experiences, provide mutual support, and develop social skills under professional guidance. Research consistently shows that group therapy is as effective as...

Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 SAMHSA & NIDA sourced RehabHive Editorial Team
Duration
Ongoing
Typical cost
$30 - $80 per session
Insurance
Covered by most plans
Success rate
Comparable to individual therapy
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Overview

Group therapy brings together individuals in recovery to share experiences, provide mutual support, and develop social skills under professional guidance. Research consistently shows that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for addiction and provides unique benefits including reduced isolation, peer accountability, and the opportunity to learn from others' experiences.

Who Is It For?

Group therapy benefits virtually everyone in recovery. It is particularly valuable for individuals who feel isolated, need peer accountability, want to develop better social skills, or who benefit from hearing others' perspectives and recovery stories.

What Does It Include?

  • Process groups (sharing and feedback)
  • Psychoeducational groups
  • Skills-based groups (CBT, DBT)
  • Peer support and accountability
  • Social skills development
  • Professional facilitation
  • Confidential environment
  • Various formats (open, closed, topic-specific)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is group therapy?

Group therapy brings together individuals in recovery to share experiences, provide mutual support, and develop social skills under professional guidance. Research consistently shows that group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for addiction and provides unique benefits including reduced isolation, peer accountability, and the opportunity to learn from others' experiences.

Who should consider group therapy?

Group therapy benefits virtually everyone in recovery. It is particularly valuable for individuals who feel isolated, need peer accountability, want to develop better social skills, or who benefit from hearing others' perspectives and recovery stories.

How long does group therapy last?

Typical duration is Ongoing. Length should be individualized based on clinical assessment and progress.

How much does group therapy cost?

Average cost is $30 - $80 per session. Covered by most plans. Many facilities offer sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 546-3513 to verify coverage.

What is the success rate?

Success rates are approximately Comparable to individual therapy. Success improves with longer treatment, aftercare, and addressing co-occurring disorders.

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Medical Disclaimer

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare provider. For immediate help, call SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or 911 in an emergency. For confidential benefits verification, call (833) 546-3513.

Verified providers

50 Centers Offering Group Therapy

SAMHSA-verified facilities providing group therapy programs. Listed alphabetically by state. Call (833) 546-3513 to verify coverage at any center.

Community Connections Ketchikan logo AK

Community Connections Ketchikan

Ketchikan, AK

SEARHC Sitka OTC logo AK

SEARHC Sitka OTC

Sitka, AK

South Peninsula Behav Health Services The Center logo AK

South Peninsula Behav Health Services The Center

Homer, AK

AK

Wisdom Traditions Counseling Services DBA Alaska Wisdom Recovery

Anchorage, AK

Turning Point Counseling Services logo AK

Turning Point Counseling Services

Fairbanks, AK

Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services logo AK

Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services

Sitka, AK

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage Child and Family Clinic logo AK

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage Child and Family Clinic

Anchorage, AK

Hope Community Resources logo AK

Hope Community Resources

Anchorage, AK

AK

Discovery Cove Recovery and Wellness Center

Eagle River, AK

AK

Alaska Family Services Behavioral Health Treatment Center

Wasilla, AK

True North Recovery Wasilla AK

True North Recovery Wasilla

Wasilla, AK

AK

Renew Your Mind

Anchorage, AK

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association logo AK

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association

Anchorage, AK

Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Center for Drug Problems logo AK

Narcotic Drug Treatment Center Center for Drug Problems

Anchorage, AK

AK

True North Recovery Vita Nova

Wasilla, AK

Adult and Teen Challenge Houston Women's Campus AK

Adult and Teen Challenge Houston Women's Campus

Wasilla, AK

North Slope Borough Health Department/CYS AK

North Slope Borough Health Department/CYS

Barrow, AK

Family Centered Services of Alaska Residential Treatment Center logo AK

Family Centered Services of Alaska Residential Treatment Center

Fairbanks, AK

Providence Alaska Medical Center Providence Breakthrough logo AK

Providence Alaska Medical Center Providence Breakthrough

Anchorage, AK

Juneau Behavioral Health SEARHC logo AK

Juneau Behavioral Health SEARHC

Juneau, AK

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Outpatient Clinic AK

Alaska Behavioral Health Anchorage - Adult Outpatient Clinic

Anchorage, AK

Tanaka Chiefs Conference Addictions Program logo AK

Tanaka Chiefs Conference Addictions Program

Fairbanks, AK

Volunteers of America Supportive Housing logo AK

Volunteers of America Supportive Housing

Anchorage, AK

The Arc of Anchorage logo AK

The Arc of Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic logo AK

Sound Alternatives Behavioral Health Clinic

Cordova, AK

Denali Family Services logo AK

Denali Family Services

Wasilla, AK

Cornerstone Recovery Christian Health Associates AK

Cornerstone Recovery Christian Health Associates

Anchorage, AK

Klawock Behavioral Health SEARHC logo AK

Klawock Behavioral Health SEARHC

Klawock, AK

True North Recovery Fairbanks AK

True North Recovery Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK

Set Free Alaska AK

Set Free Alaska

Wasilla, AK

Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services AK

Akeela Gateway Center for Human Services

Ketchikan, AK

AK Child and Family AK

AK Child and Family

Anchorage, AK

Petersburg Mountainside Behavioral SEARHC logo AK

Petersburg Mountainside Behavioral SEARHC

Petersburg, AK

Wasilla Behavioral Health Services Outpatient logo AK

Wasilla Behavioral Health Services Outpatient

Wasilla, AK

Cook Inlet Counseling Outpatient logo AK

Cook Inlet Counseling Outpatient

Kenai, AK

Mat Su Health Services logo AK

Mat Su Health Services

Wasilla, AK

Volunteers of America (VOA)/Alaska Residential/ARCH logo AK

Volunteers of America (VOA)/Alaska Residential/ARCH

Eagle River, AK

Adult and Teen Challenge Pacific Alaska Men's Campus logo AK

Adult and Teen Challenge Pacific Alaska Men's Campus

Wasilla, AK

AK

Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions

Nenana, AK

AK

Peninsula Community Health Services of Soldotna

Soldotna, AK

Providence Crisis Recovery Center AK

Providence Crisis Recovery Center

Anchorage, AK

Alaska VA Healthcare System logo AK

Alaska VA Healthcare System

Anchorage, AK

AK

Kodiak Area Native Association

Kodiak, AK

AK

Chugachmiut Chugachmiut Behavioral Health Dept

Anchorage, AK

Banyan Alaska AK

Banyan Alaska

Wasilla, AK

Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing AK

Womens and Childrens Center for Inner Healing

Fairbanks, AK

AK

Rainforest Recovery Center Bartlett Regional Hospital

Juneau, AK

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Oonalaska Wellness Center logo AK

Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Oonalaska Wellness Center

Unalaska, AK

AK

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Recovery Services Outpatient Services

Anchorage, AK

AK

Peninsula Community Health Services Kenai

Kenai, AK

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