Parenting Groups in Missouri
There are 4 parenting groups in Missouri on The Group Guide: 4 hybrid. 3 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 Missouri
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
Arc of the Ozarks Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center – Springfield, MO
Arc of the Ozarks Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center provides autism therapy, behavioral health services, neurodevelopmental assessments, and family support for individuals with autism spectrum…
NAMI Missouri – Statewide Mental Health Support
NAMI Missouri is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, providing free support groups, educational programs, and advocacy for individuals and…
See how to join → Free to join
The Compassionate Friends – Missouri Chapters (Grief Support)
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) provides peer-to-peer grief support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child at any…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Southwest Missouri – Springfield, MO
NAMI Southwest Missouri provides 19 free programs including support groups, educational classes, and daily group therapy through the NAMI Hope Center in Springfield. Services…
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 Missouri
Are there free parenting groups in Missouri?
Yes. 3 of the 4 parenting groups listed in Missouri 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 Missouri?
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 4 parenting groups listed in Missouri 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 Missouri? Get found.
Only 1 of the 4 parenting groups listed in Missouri 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.