Daily Support Groups
Parent-led — early morning, niche topics, late-night, and more
Other Parents Like Me is the nation’s largest, most accessible online community designed exclusively for parents of teens and young adults struggling with mental health challenges.
Whether your child is dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, or an eating disorder, know that you are not alone. With support groups available whenever you need them, led by trained parent leaders, and access to live, expert-led talks, we’re here to provide the help, hope, and healing your family deserves.
Our memberships, peer-led Zoom support groups, and resources support parents like us as we share our stories and create connections as the antidote to the trauma we experience when a child struggles.
Find daily parent to parent support groups, learn with guest speakers, and access resources to help your family heal.
Parent-led — early morning, niche topics, late-night, and more
Featuring renowned authors and leading experts in live and recorded sessions
Over 1,000 podcasts, articles, apps, books, organizations
An A to Z of mental health terms and disorders
Insights into the journey of parents like you
Professionals in the recovery and wellness space
We’re the largest community for parents with kids facing mental health struggles, with members in every state.
As the only community of its scale, we unite parents across all 50 states, creating an unparalleled network of support for families facing mental health challenges.
Our groups are the only ones led by trained and moderated parent leaders, guaranteeing safe, productive conversations that truly make a difference.
No other platform offers live, weekly Speaker Talks where you can engage directly with top mental health professionals, getting real-time advice tailored to your needs.
Our stories are the real deal — raw, painful and, sometimes, funny… but they’re always insightful and healing. Read and watch stories of other parents like you. And when you’re ready, submit your own.
Explore how facing failure leads to growth, why seeking redemption in treatment is a trap, and strategies to break the cycle of perfectionism.
Emotional intelligence is essential for your child’s success. Positive parenting is the key to developing EI skills.
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As a parent of a child who is struggling, it is helpful to reflect on compassion. And how about when we parents are struggling? Self-compassion is the ability to treat […]
Whether you have an adopted child or you were adopted - this is your place to share stories and experiences with caregivers like you.
Our Newcomers Support Group is open to all who are in their first 90 days of membership with OPLM. Come share your story and be with others who are at […]
Gather with other parents who have kids in programs. Programs may be anything from treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, inpatient or outpatient programs such as IOPs, PHP, […]
Join us for a fun, lighthearted hour of diving into joy and gratitude. We will be exploring and learning from people that have influenced and supported our journeys and hope […]
Gather with other parents who have children in Sober Living or that have graduated or left a program to be home or on their own. Programs may be anything from […]
Find support and strength with other men in this safe space — share your story, hear from others and find help and hope in community. This meeting is open to […]
Come enjoy our Nurturing Minds, OPLM's weekly book club. This is an uplifting, safe, and empathetic space where we discuss thought-provoking books and diverse themes with an open dialogue, mutual […]
Our Meditation Support Groups are open to members of all experience levels and are an opportunity to take time to reflect, to breathe and simply to be. Each session ends […]
Join this unique yoga class designed for parents and family members. This yoga session welcomes all levels and is based in trauma-informed yoga postures and movements. Here is a list […]
Join us as caregivers and guardians in a supportive community where we share experiences and thoughts surrounding the complexities of mental health concerns. Whether your child is just beginning therapy, […]
This support group is open to all who identify as women. Gather in this safe space to share your story and find help and hope in the company of other […]
ADHD is more than just the common stereotypes of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attention issues. This presentation explores why ADHD deserves a more prominent role in the neurodivergent conversation. It delves […]
Find support and strength with other men in this safe space — share your story, hear from others and find help and hope in community. This support group is open […]
General Support Group welcomes all members to gather to share experiences and to find help and hope in community.
Grab a coffee and join this gratitude space on Saturdays. Share what you’re grateful for, hear from other parents and enjoy an uplifting, hopeful time with your community.
Gather with other solo moms who have children struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues; come share stories and experiences with moms who get it. A solo mom is […]
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If you or a loved one is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call 988.