Parenting Groups in Connecticut
There are 8 parenting groups in Connecticut on The Group Guide: 2 in person, and 6 hybrid. 7 are free to join. 1 is led by a licensed professional. Another 29 online parenting groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Parenting groups in Connecticut
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Yale STEP Program – First Episode Psychosis (New Haven)
The STEP (Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis) Program at Yale University and the Connecticut Mental Health Center provides evidence-based treatment for individuals aged 16-35…
NAMI Connecticut – Statewide Mental Health Support
NAMI Connecticut is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, coordinating 10 local affiliates and over 40 free support groups across…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Southwest Connecticut – Fairfield County
NAMI Southwest Connecticut serves Fairfield County with free peer-led support groups and education for individuals and families affected by mental illness. They cover communities…
See how to join → Free to join
The Compassionate Friends – Central Connecticut (Unionville)
The Compassionate Friends Central Connecticut chapter provides peer support for parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child of any…
See how to join → Free to join
The Compassionate Friends – Bridgeport/Stratford Chapter
The Compassionate Friends Bridgeport & Stratford chapter offers peer support for bereaved parents, siblings, and family members following the death of a child. Meeting…
See how to join → Free to join
CHADD Connecticut – ADHD Support for Adults & Families
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) has local chapters in Connecticut providing support groups, educational programs, and resources for individuals with ADHD and…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Southeastern Connecticut – Norwich/New London
NAMI Southeastern Connecticut serves New London County with 19 programs including free peer-led support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Waterbury – Central Connecticut Support
NAMI Waterbury provides free peer-led mental health support groups and family support for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the Waterbury area…
See how to join → Free to join
Online parenting groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
Boys Town National Hotline – Nebraska (Youth & Family Crisis)
Boys Town National Hotline provides free, 24/7 crisis counseling for youth and parents nationwide, headquartered right in Nebraska. Counselors are trained in suicidology, crisis…
See how to join → Free to join
Radical Self-Compassion for Mortal Moms – Practice & Support Group
Your first time: The group has a repeating format starting with a brief orientation to group, then those who would like can introduce themselves…
Free Black Lactation Peer Support — Iowa Virtual | Chocolate Milk Cafe
Chocolate Milk Cafe — Des Moines is the Iowa chapter of Chocolate Milk Cafe National, a Black peer support organization that creates sacred spaces…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Grief Workshop for Parents and Caregivers – Virtual | Judi’s House
Judi's House, metro Denver's only organization devoted solely to grieving children and their families, hosts a free virtual workshop twice a month for the…
See how to join → Free to join
Free Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group – Statewide | Beloved GrandFamilies
Beloved GrandFamilies is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit supporting grandparents raising their grandchildren. Its weekly virtual peer support group is, in the organization's words,…
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Connection Support Group- NAMI
Join our ongoing peer-led Connection Support Groups! Mon, Wed, and Fri at 7-8:30pm MST and Sat at 10:30-noon MST.
Questions about parenting groups in Connecticut
Are there free parenting groups in Connecticut?
Yes. 7 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Connecticut are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online parenting group from Connecticut?
There are 29 online parenting groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a parenting support group and a parenting therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 1 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Connecticut are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a parenting group in Connecticut? Get found.
Only 1 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Connecticut is led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.