Art
Things you do
Pottery & ceramics class, Painting in the park, Dance class, Cooking class, Improv or theater workshop, Photography walk, Collage & mixed media session, Drum circle, Creative writing
GROOPLY ·GROOPS FOR YOUR HEALTH
Find your people, through art, nature & culture.
Small groups. Real connection. Hosted by vetted care professionals.
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
Groops curated for shared experiences
Family caregiver
Mild-to-moderate depression/anxiety
Isolated older adult
New parent / postpartum
Lonely teen / youth
Chronic disease patient
Neurodivergent adult
Grief or loss
LGBTQ+ community member
College student / young adult
Need a prescription?
Social prescribing starts when a health professional identifies a non-medical need and formally connects it to your care plan. A $69 virtual visit on Grooply Go lets a licensed provider assess your needs, write a referral, and match you to a non-clinical Care Groop. HSA & FSA eligible.
How it works
- 01
Find your groop
Browse nearby art, nature, and culture experiences. Pick the ones that feel like you.
- 02
Show up as you are
Join a small groop of 15 or fewer, led by a vetted care professional. No pressure, no prep — just people who get it.
- 03
Grow at your pace
Stick with a groop you love or try something new each time. Track how you're feeling as your prescription progresses.
FIND CONNECTION
Get your dose of 6-12 small groops per prescription. Stick with the same or try new ones. Track your progress overtime.
Nature
Things you explore
Guided nature walk, Community garden, Park picnic, Beach cleanup, Birdwatching, Tide pooling, Morning hike, Outdoor yoga & tai chi, Stargazing meetup, Aquarium or zoo visit, Kayaking or paddleboarding
Culture
Things you experience
Museum tour, Theater or opera show, Live music concert, Holiday or Cultural festival, Book club, Film screening, History walking tour, Tea tasting, Ballet performance, Comedy show, Poetry reading
Pay your way
Get your dose of connection.
Doctor-prescribed
Care Groops
Doctor-prescribed groops led by licensed care professionals, referred by your physician or Grooply Go visit. HSA/FSA eligible.
$75
per dose · in-person
$45
per dose · virtual
6 doses: $450 in-person · $270 virtual 12 doses: $900 in-person · $540 virtual
- Small groops of 15 people or less
- Led by a vetted care professional
- Materials and venue tickets included
- Progress tracked for personal insight
No consult needed
Social Groops
Community discovery sessions led by credentialed naturalists, docents, and artists. Join on your own — no doctor visit required.
$45
per dose · in-person
$25
per dose · virtual
6 sessions: $270 in-person · $150 virtual 12 sessions: $540 in-person · $300 virtual
- Small groops of 15 people or less
- Led by a vetted community professional
- Meet nearby peers with common interests
- Progress tracked for personal insight
Pay with HSA, FSA, or self-pay. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Care Groops are pre-certified through a $69 virtual visit on Grooply Go.
Need a prescription?
Try Grooply Go — book a telehealth consult with a licensed provider for an assessment, prescription, and a personalized groop match.
How Grooply compares — cost per session or equivalent
$75
$120
$140
$150
$320
$2,200
Grooply in-person groop
60-min massage
Talk therapy
Physical therapy
Anxiety/depression Rx per month
Avg mental health ER visit
Sources: Rx avg ~$320/mo for branded anxiety/depression medication (GoodRx, 2024) · ER mental health visit avg $2,200 (Premiere Inc., 2019) · Talk therapy avg $140/session (SimplePractice, 2024)
Who hosts
A caring guide, trained to help you connect.
Every groop is led by a vetted care professional — including physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, art therapists, counselors, nature guides, cultural educators, and experienced community leaders.
They're background-checked, credential-verified, and trained in facilitating small groups. All specialized to meet your needs.
- Matched to your goals, community, and schedule.
- Ongoing supervision and safety training.
- Trained to make introverts feel welcome.
- Credential-verified and background-checked.
COMING TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Join the waitlist.
Members
Join the waitlist
Share a bit about yourself. We'll match you with nearby groops who relate to your experience as we launch near you!