Parenting Groups in Maryland
There are 9 parenting groups in Maryland on The Group Guide: 3 in person, 5 hybrid, and 1 online. 8 are free to join. Another 28 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 Maryland
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Pathfinders for Autism – Family Support & Resources (Maryland Statewide)
Pathfinders for Autism is Maryland's largest autism organization, providing education, training, family support, and community resources to improve the lives of individuals with autism…
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore – Connection Support Group (Baltimore, MD)
NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore offers Connection Support Groups — free, peer-led support groups for adults living with any mental health condition. Trained facilitators with lived…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Montgomery County – Support Groups (Rockville, MD)
NAMI Montgomery County offers over 19 programs including NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups for individuals with mental health conditions and NAMI Family Support Groups…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Howard County – Support Groups (Columbia, MD)
NAMI Howard County provides peer-led support groups including NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups and NAMI Family Support Groups. Based in Columbia, these groups serve…
See how to join → Free to join
The Compassionate Friends – Greater Baltimore Chapter (Baltimore, MD)
The Compassionate Friends Greater Baltimore Chapter provides peer-led support for parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism Society of Maryland – Parent & Caregiver Support (Columbia, MD)
The Autism Society of Maryland offers free "Navigating the Autism Journey" support groups for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Led by Family…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake – Adult & Parent Groups (Baltimore, MD)
The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake (ASBC) offers multiple peer-led support groups for the autism community, including a Parent/Caregiver Group, an Autistic Adult Group, and…
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CHADD Greater Baltimore – ADHD Support Groups (Baltimore, MD)
The CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Greater Baltimore chapter offers peer-led support and education groups for individuals with ADHD and their families.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Anne Arundel County – Family & Individual Support (Millersville, MD)
NAMI Anne Arundel County offers both Connection Support Groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and Family Support Groups for their loved ones.…
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 Maryland
Are there free parenting groups in Maryland?
Yes. 8 of the 9 parenting groups listed in Maryland 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 Maryland?
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 Maryland? Get found.
None of the 9 parenting groups listed in Maryland 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.