Parenting Groups in Texas
There are 8 parenting groups in Texas on The Group Guide: 7 hybrid, and 1 online. 8 are all free to join. 3 are led by a licensed professional. 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 Texas
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
The Purple Door – Domestic Violence Services (Corpus Christi, TX)
About The Purple Door The Purple Door is the primary domestic violence and sexual assault service provider for the Coastal Bend region of Texas,…
See how to join → Free to join
Austin Center for Grief & Loss – Grief Support Groups
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss provides grief support groups, individual therapy, and family grief counseling for the Austin community. Their programs serve…
See how to join → Free to join
The Family Place – Domestic Violence Support – Dallas
The Family Place provides counseling groups and support services for survivors of domestic violence in the Dallas area. Their licensed counselors facilitate therapeutic groups…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Greater Houston – Mental Health Support Groups
NAMI Greater Houston offers free peer-led support groups for individuals living with mental health conditions and their family members throughout the Houston metropolitan area.…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI North Texas – Mental Health Support Groups – Dallas
NAMI North Texas offers free peer-led support groups for individuals and families affected by mental illness in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Their programs include…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI Central Texas – Mental Health Support Groups – Austin
NAMI Central Texas provides free peer-led support groups in the Austin area, including Connection Recovery Support Groups, Family Support Groups, and specialized BIPOC support…
See how to join → Free to join
NAMI El Paso (El Paso, TX)
About NAMI El Paso NAMI El Paso is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving the El Paso County community…
See how to join → Free to join
reMIND (DBSA Greater Houston) – Depression & Bipolar Support
reMIND, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Houston, offers free peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related…
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 Texas
Are there free parenting groups in Texas?
Yes. 8 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Texas 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 Texas?
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. 3 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Texas 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 Texas? Get found.
Only 3 of the 8 parenting groups listed in Texas 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.