You Don’t Have to
Do This Alone
Parenting a child with mental health challenges can feel like you’re drowning in fear, shame, and isolation.
We’re here to help you breathe again — alongside other parents who truly get it.
We Know This is Hard
Maybe your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use, or something you can’t even name yet. Maybe you’ve tried everything — therapy, school meetings, crisis lines — and you’re still left feeling helpless and alone.
We’ve been there.
That’s why we created Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) — a supportive, private community where you can connect with parents who’ve walked a similar path.
Topics Parents Are Talking About
“My daughter’s been cutting,
and I feel completely helpless.”
“Every morning is a battle —
ADHD has taken over our house.”
“We’re waiting for a diagnosis,
and the uncertainty is torture.”
“My child’s anxiety controls
everything we do as a family.”
“She has an eating disorder,
and every meal feels like walking on eggshells.”
“He’s been in his room for weeks,
and I don’t know how to reach him.”
“I lose my patience,
and then I feel so guilty for it.”
“We can’t find a school that understands neurodivergent kids.”
“I never thought I’d have to lock up
meds and sharp objects.”
“I thought it was just teenage
behavior — now I’m not so sure.”
“I’m trying to be supportive,
but I feel like I’m failing.”
“We finally found a therapist —
but my teen refuses to go.”
“Sometimes I just need to hear from
another parent who gets it.”
“My son’s vaping and I don’t know
how to make him stop without
pushing him away.”
“We finally found a psychiatrist, but
the waitlist is six months long.”
“Every time the phone rings, I’m
afraid it’s the school or the hospital.”
“My daughter masks all day at school
and crashes the second she gets home.”
“I love my child more than anything —
but sometimes I just feel so alone in this.”
“How do I know if this is a crisis
or a phase?”
“We just started meds — and I have no
idea what to expect.”
“My teen just came out.
I’m scared I’ll say the wrong thing.”
What We Offer
Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) is the nation’s largest virtual support community for parents of children facing mental health challenges.
With 17+ peer-led support groups each week, live expert talks, and a library of resources, you’ll find help that’s:
Private and accessible
Nonjudgmental
Led by people who’ve been there
Whether you’re just starting to worry or deep in crisis, we meet you where you are.
What You’ll Find Here
Real Parents,
Real Conversations
No filters. No shame. Just
honest talk from people walking
a similar path.
Trained Peer
Leaders
All of our group facilitators are parents with lived experience
— and are trained to lead safe,
respectful conversations.
Judgment-Free
Support Groups
17+ live groups each week,
so there’s always a space to
drop in, listen, or share.
Private, Moderated
Platform
Our secure online space gives
you the freedom to be open —
with total anonymity if you
choose.
THE BENEFITS
The Benefits of Membership
Feel less alone – Connect with other parents who get it
Support on Your Schedule –
18 weekly groups running from morning through late evening
Show up stronger –
Improve your own well-being, and your child’s
Get Practical Tools –
Learn what’s helped others in your shoes
Support your healing –
Process fear, guilt, and grief in a safes pace
Strengthen your family-
When parents grow, kids do too
We Support Parents
Navigating:
• Anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation
• Self-harm, substance use, and recovery
• ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence
• School refusal, IEPs/504s, and more
Who’s Here
Parents of kids ages 8–30
Families navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, substance use, and more
People brand new to mental health care — and those who’ve been at it for years
Dads, moms, guardians, grandparents — everyone’s welcome
No Judgment. No Pressure.
Just Show Up.
Whether your child is in crisis or you’re just starting to worry, OPLM is a safe place to talk, listen, and learn from others who’ve been there too.
What Members Say
“I’ve never felt so seen. I didn’t even know I needed this until I joined.”
“I log in at night just to breathe and remind myself I’m not crazy.”
“This community helped save me — so I could keep showing up for my child.”
Join our Community that Gets It.
You don’t have to fix everything. This is a place to begin.