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Parenting Groups in South Dakota

There are 5 parenting groups in South Dakota on The Group Guide: 4 in person, and 1 hybrid. 4 are free to join. 2 are 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.

5in South Dakota
4free to join
2led by a licensed professional
29online, listed nationwide
Counts update as listings change. Updated April 13, 2026.

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Parenting groups in South Dakota

Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.

Peer Support Led by a licensed professional

Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota – Domestic Violence Support – Mitchell

Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota provides support groups and advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse in the Mitchell area…

Mitchell, SD (confidential locations; call for details)In-Person

See how to join → Free to join

Therapeutic Led by a licensed professional

Victus Counseling – Eating Disorder Support Groups – Sioux Falls

Victus Counseling provides specialized small group support sessions for individuals recovering from eating disorders in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their team of licensed counselors,…

5000 S. Minnesota Avenue, Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57108Hybrid

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Peer Support

GriefShare – Grief Recovery Support Groups – Sioux Falls Area

GriefShare offers 13-week grief recovery support groups at multiple church locations throughout the Sioux Falls area. These peer-led groups with a professional curriculum help…

Various Sioux Falls area churches including Spirit of Joy Lutheran, Central Church, Linwood Wesleyan, and God's Grace ChurchIn-Person

See how to join → Free to join

Peer Support

The Compassionate Friends – Bereaved Parent Support – Sioux Falls

The Compassionate Friends Sioux Falls Chapter provides peer support for families who have experienced the death of a child at any age and from…

3801 East 26th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103In-Person

See how to join → Free to join

Peer Support

Al-Anon & Alateen – South Dakota Family Support Groups

Al-Anon Family Groups and Alateen provide peer-led support for families and friends of individuals with alcohol use problems across South Dakota. These 12-step groups…

Various locations throughout South DakotaIn-Person

See how to join → Free to join

Online

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.

Help Lines

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…

Statewide/National serviceVirtual/Remote

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Shared Community Led by a licensed professional

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…

USAVirtual/Remote

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Peer Support

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…

Des Moines, IA (virtual — statewide Iowa)Virtual/Remote

See how to join → Free to join

Psychoeducation / Skill-Building Led by a licensed professional

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…

VirtualVirtual/Remote

See how to join → Free to join

Peer Support

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,…

Google Meet (join from anywhere in Colorado). Org based at 225 S Broadway #9113, Denver, CO 80209Virtual/Remote

See how to join → Free to join

Peer Support

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.

3269 South Main Street, South Salt Lake, UTVirtual/Remote

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Common questions

Questions about parenting groups in South Dakota

Are there free parenting groups in South Dakota?

Yes. 4 of the 5 parenting groups listed in South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

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. 2 of the 5 parenting groups listed in South Dakota 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 South Dakota? Get found.

Only 2 of the 5 parenting groups listed in South Dakota are 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.

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