Student Mental Health Is a Crisis—
Schools Can’t
Carry the Burden Alone.
When a child struggles, the entire school community feels it.
Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) supports caregivers so your staff, students, and families don’t carry the burden alone.
WHY IT MATTERS
The student mental health crisis is intensifying— and schools are on the front lines.
Parents are desperate for answers and connection. Schools are desperate for solutions that don’t drain their already limited resources. We bridge that gap.
40%
of students
report persistent feelings
of sadness or hopelessness
Half
of parents
say their child’s mental health
interferes with learning
70%
of school counselors
say their biggest challenge is lack
of family support and follow-through
WHAT WE OFFER
OPLM Extends the Circle of Care
Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) is the largest online community of parents navigating their children’s mental health challenges. We partner with schools and districts to provide:
17 Live Weekly Peer Support Groups – moderated by trained parents, with sessions tailored to general and specific needs like anxiety, neurodivergence, substance use, LGBTQ+ support, and more
Weekly Speaker Talks – live virtual events featuring renowned clinicians and subject matter experts
On-Demand Resource Library – 150+ videos and articles available anytime
Mentorship Program – personal support from parents who’ve been there
Anonymized Usage Reporting – understand engagement trends, no PII shared
Custom Onboarding Toolkit – co-branded materials, QR flyers, and dedicated landing pages for easy rollout to your parent community
THE BENEFITS
When you partner with OPLM, you can:
Empower families with real-time emotional support and strategies
Reduce truancy by supporting parents and ensure their child consistently attends school
Ease the burden on school counselors and teachers
Promote mental health equity across diverse parent populations
Build trust with families by providing proactive, stigma-free resources
Strengthen family-school partnerships and make parents engaged, resilient advocates for their children
What Partners Are Saying
“We were overwhelmed trying to meet the emotional needs of students and parents. OPLM filled a major gap — helping caregivers feel supported so we could focus on the students.”
— School Counselor, K–8 Charter School
REAL IMPACT
This Isn’t Just a Program — It’s a Partnership
When a child struggles, the whole family is
affected — and the school feels the ripple effects.
But research shows that when parents get support,
their children improve. Emotional regulation, school
attendance, and engagement all increase when
caregivers feel less isolated, more confident, and
better equipped to navigate their child’s needs.
Stronger parents = Stronger students.
OPLM helps families stabilize so schools can focus
on education, not crisis management.
SIMPLE TO LAUNCH
Plug-and-Play Support for Parents, No Extra Lift
No tech integration
required
Private group options for your school or community
Co-branded welcome and launch materials
Let’s Work Together to Support Families
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