Parenting Groups in Michigan
There are 8 parenting groups in Michigan on The Group Guide: 5 in person, and 3 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 Michigan
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
NAMI Detroit – Mental Health Support Groups (Detroit, MI)
NAMI Detroit offers support groups and educational programs for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the Wayne County and greater Detroit area.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Genesee County – Family Support Group (Flint, MI)
NAMI Genesee County offers Family Support Groups for family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness in the Flint and Genesee County area.…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism Support of Kent County (ASK) – Peer Groups (Grand Rapids, MI)
Autism Support of Kent County (ASK) provides support groups and social programs for individuals with autism and their families in the Grand Rapids area.…
See how to join → Free to join
Ele’s Place – Grief Support for Children, Teens & Families (Ann Arbor/Lansing/Grand Rapids, MI)
Ele's Place is a healing center providing free grief support groups for children, teens, young adults, and their families who have lost a loved…
See how to join → Free to join
The Compassionate Friends – Kalamazoo Chapter (Kalamazoo, MI)
The Compassionate Friends Kalamazoo Chapter provides peer-led support for parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any age…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism Support of West Shore – Family Support (Spring Lake, MI)
Autism Support of West Shore (ASWS) provides advocacy, informal social groups, and family gatherings for individuals with autism and their families throughout West Michigan.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI West Michigan – Support Groups (Grand Rapids, MI)
NAMI West Michigan provides support groups, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout Ottawa, Muskegon, and Kent Counties. Based…
See how to join → Free to join
Autism Society of Greater Detroit – Multiple Support Groups (Detroit, MI)
The Autism Society of Greater Detroit offers multiple support groups including Parent Peer Support Groups, Adult Social Groups for ages 18-29, and an Older…
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 Michigan
Are there free parenting groups in Michigan?
Yes. 8 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Michigan 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 Michigan?
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 Michigan? Get found.
None of the 8 parenting groups listed in Michigan 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.