Meet Our Peer Parents!

Peer Parents are just like our members — parents of children struggling with mental health and/or substances. They facilitate the support groups and are there to support parents on their journey from crisis to healing.

Amber N.

Leads Nurturing Minds Book Club Support Groups

Located in Oregon

Beth S.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in California

Carey S.

Leads Program Exclusive Support Groups

Located in Massachusetts

Carrie M.

Leads Program Exclusive, Support for Families w/Kids in Continued and Post Care, Expert Panel, and Speaker Talk Support Groups

Located in New Jersey

David K.

Leads Parent Connection: Navigating Neurodivergence Together Support Groups

Located in California

Elaine C.

Leads Invitation to Change: Everyday Tools for Families Support Groups

Located in Florida

Elaine M.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in Florida

Holly O.

Leads Families with Kids In Program, Meditation and Nurturing Minds Book Club Support Groups

Located in California

Irena S.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in California

Jackie J.

Leads General Support Group – Hope, Help and Healing and Moms Gratitude Connection Support Groups

Located in Connecticut

Jennie B.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in New York

Jennifer D.

Leads Self Compassion, Invitation to Change and Supporting Caregivers/Guardians Through Their Child’s Mental Health Concerns Support Groups

Located in South Carolina

Josie D.

Leads Solo Moms Support Groups

Located in Virginia

Lisa S.

Leads Support for Families w/Kids in Continued and Post Care, and Coffee and Gratitude Support Groups

Located in Arizona

Liz W.

Leads Meditation and Women’s Support Groups

Located in New Jersey

Marcie S.

Leads Moms Gratitude Connection and Women’s Support Groups

Located in Connecticut and Arizona

Mary S.

Leads Families With Kids In Programs Support Groups

Located in Maryland

Michael F.

Leads Men’s Support Groups

Located in New Jersey

Mike B.

Leads Men’s Support Groups

Located in Oregon

Nikki B.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in Oregon

OPLM Peer Parents: Phil B.

Phil B.

Leads Mens Support Groups

Located in Massachusetts

Sheila L.

Leads Solo Moms and Supporting Caregivers/Guardians Through Their Child’s Mental Health Concerns Support Groups

Located in Florida

Shelley H.

Leads Parent Connection: Navigating Neurodivergence Together Support Groups

Located in California

Sherine J.

Substitute for Support Groups

Located in Florida

Tippy H.

Leads Speaker Talks, Newcomers and General Hope, Help and Healing Support Groups

Located in Illinois

York A.

Leads Newcomers, Self-Compassion and Men’s Support Groups

Located in New York

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