Join a support group — and know you are not alone.

When you join a support group, you’ll see the faces of other parents like you on your screen. You’ll hear your story in their stories, and share the experience of finding help in community and hope in connection.
*Support groups close 30 minutes after the hour.
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Trauma and Healing

Hosted by Jackie J., Marcie S.

Trauma impacts us all. Whether it's a traumatic experience in your childhood, more recent struggles with your child, or the traumatic experiences of your loved one, join a safe space to explore these issues and gain a sense of connection, understanding and healing.

Speaker Talk: Queer, Dyke, & Other Words I’m Too Scared to Say

“I don’t know what to say so I don’t say anything.” Is that a familiar feeling? Parents and other community leaders are often stuck between their desire to communicate their support for their LGBTQ+ loved ones, and their anxiety around saying the wrong thing. Join Elena Joy, parent of LGBTQ+ teens and late-blooming lesbian herself, […]

Elena Joy Thurston

Men’s Meeting

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Hosted by York A., Michael F.

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 all who identify as a man.

Coffee & Gratitude

Hosted by Teri T., Lisa S.

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.

Adoptive Families

Hosted by Annie E., Beth S.

Whether you have an adopted child or you were adopted - this is your place to share stories and experiences with caregivers like you.

Solo Moms Meeting

Hosted by Annie E., Sheila L.

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 divorced, widowed, or single parent of a child. We welcome those moms who may still be with a partner who is not engaged in co-parenting […]

Newcomers Meeting

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Hosted by Tippy H., York A.

Our Newcomers meeting 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 a similar stage of their journey. Learn about how our support groups work and how to navigate our website for the best member experience.

Families with Kids in Programs

Hosted by Andy G., Carey S.

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, etc. We welcome all!

Support for Families w/Kids in Continued and Post Care

Hosted by Carrie M., Lisa S.

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 treatment centers, therapeutic boarding schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, inpatient or outpatient programs such as IOPs, PHP. We welcome all!

Men’s Meeting

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Hosted by Michael F., York A.

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 all who identify as a man.

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