Parenting Groups in Maine
There are 6 parenting groups in Maine on The Group Guide: 5 in person, and 1 hybrid. 6 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 Maine
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
NAMI Maine — Portland / Hallowell, ME
NAMI Maine is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free peer-led support groups, educational programs, and advocacy across Maine.…
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NAMI Maine – Augusta Office — Augusta, ME
NAMI Maine's Augusta location provides peer-led support groups and educational programs for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families in the capital…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Androscoggin — Lewiston-Auburn, ME
NAMI Androscoggin is the local NAMI affiliate serving the Lewiston-Auburn area and Androscoggin County in Maine. They provide peer support groups, Family-to-Family education, and…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Mid-Maine Family Support Group — Waterville, ME
The NAMI Mid-Maine Family Support Group in Waterville provides free peer support specifically for family members and caregivers of individuals with mental health conditions…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Maine – Bangor Area Support Groups — Bangor, ME
NAMI Maine serves the greater Bangor area with Connection Recovery Support Groups and Family Support Groups, providing free peer-led mental health support in eastern…
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Hospice of Southern Maine – Grief & Bereavement Support (Scarborough, ME)
Hospice of Southern Maine offers grief and bereavement support groups for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. These professionally facilitated groups…
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,…
See how to join → Free to join
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 Maine
Are there free parenting groups in Maine?
Yes. 6 of the 6 parenting groups listed in Maine 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 Maine?
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 Maine? Get found.
None of the 6 parenting groups listed in Maine 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.