Parenting Groups in Iowa
There are 8 parenting groups in Iowa on The Group Guide: 6 in person, and 2 hybrid. 8 are all free to join. 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 Iowa
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
NAMI Central Iowa — Des Moines, IA
NAMI Central Iowa provides free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members in the greater Des Moines…
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NAMI Linn County — Cedar Rapids, IA
NAMI Linn County offers free peer support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families in the Cedar Rapids area. With…
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CHADD of Iowa – Quad Cities Chapter — Davenport, IA
CHADD of Iowa (Chapter 556) provides education and support for individuals with ADHD and their families in the Quad Cities area (Davenport, Bettendorf, and…
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CHADD Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Chapter — Cedar Rapids, IA
The CHADD Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Chapter (Chapter 347) provides education and peer support for individuals with ADHD and their families in the…
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Autism Society of Iowa – Adult Networking & Family Support — West Des Moines, IA
The Autism Society of Iowa offers support programs including an Adult Autism Networking Group and family support through their Sibshop program in the West…
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Bipolar Alliance Support Experience (BASE) — Des Moines, IA
The Bipolar Alliance Support Experience (BASE) in Des Moines provides specialized peer support for individuals living with bipolar disorder. This group focuses on psychoeducation,…
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NAMI Dubuque — Dubuque, IA
NAMI Dubuque provides free mental health support groups for individuals and families in the Dubuque, Iowa area. Offering both peer support and family groups,…
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Lighthouse Autism Center — Waterloo, IA
The Lighthouse Autism Center in Waterloo provides comprehensive autism services and support for children on the autism spectrum and their families in the Black…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Iowa
Are there free parenting groups in Iowa?
Yes. 8 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Iowa 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 Iowa?
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. 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 Iowa? Get found.
None of the 8 parenting groups listed in Iowa is led by a licensed professional yet. If you run one, people searching here will find it first. 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.