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 ourselves with kindness, understanding, and care, especially when we are suffering, struggling, or making mistakes. Self-compassion can help us cope with stress, improve our well-being, […]

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

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!

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 you can come and share some inspirations with us.

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!

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.

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 respect, and an eagerness to learn from each other's experiences. Strapped for reading time? We will share a condensed version of the weekly reading as a […]

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 with sharing time to help process the experience.

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, has visited the ER, or you're simply concerned about their well-being, this group offers a safe and confidential space for you to openly share and […]