Current Support Groups
WellMama groups are led by Oregon Health Authority certified Peer Support Specialists and trained volunteer facilitators, with lived experience, and are designed to help and support all birthing people and support partners. We offer support on a number of topics and opportunities to learn to handle stress related to becoming parents. We focus on depression, anxiety, birth trauma and more. Non-birthing, partners and caregivers are always welcome!
All our groups are free and a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Wellness Workshops: Click Here
- Peer Support: Click Here
- Services for NICU families: Click Here
- Bereavement Groups for Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant Death, please see our Life After Loss page: Click Here.
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Text SUPPORT to 541-525-0495 for Support or Info
Individual Peer Support – Schedule Now – Location Flexible (phone/Zoom/In-person)
Peer Support Specialists at WellMama are trained and certified by the Oregon Health Authority to provide resources and support to new or expecting parents. They have gone through parenting, loss, infertility, and mood/anxiety disorders themselves, so they can help you navigate the journey to feeling well again! Click Here for more information & to Register!
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support – Open Group
Mondays, 1:30-3 pm @ WellMama
Calling all pregnant individuals and parents with babies up to 6 months old! This group provides a compassionate space to connect, share experiences, and find support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Whether you’re preparing for birth or adjusting to life with a newborn, WellMama is here to help you feel empowered, supported, and part of a caring community.
NEW! You’re Not Alone: Dads and Partners Support Group
1st and 3rd Mondays, 5:30-7 pm
Life After NICU
April session begins Monday, April 6th 6-7:30 pm on Zoom
You’re not alone – join us for Life After NICU, our newest virtual support group starting February 3rd. Connect, share, and find strength in your journey with Wellmama. This group will discuss challenges after NICU, managing life after NICU, health habits, coping strategies, communication, advocacy, and self-care.
Pre-registration required.
Family Circle: 6-Week Series – Registration Required
Fridays starting April 18th, 1-2:30 pm @ Fern Ridge Library
Calling all parents in Veneta with children pre-k and younger! Registration link coming soon
NICU Support – Open Group
Now on Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm @ Ronald McDonald Heartfelt House
Our NICU Support Group is a weekly group to build connections with other NICU families and receive support.
Pre-registration encouraged.
Mariposas y Rosas – Grupo Abierto
Sin cita previa los miercoles de 11 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. @ WellMama
Estamos emocionados de anunciar uno de nuestros NUEVOS grupos – ¡Mariposas y Rosas! Únete a nosotros para un espacio de apoyo donde podrás conectarte con mamás que hablan español. Que tal vez también están criando hijos multiculturales. Comparte experiencias, encuentra comunidad y construye amistades duraderas.
New Parent Support – Open Group
Wednesdays 12:00-2:00 pm
@ Parenting Now – 86 Centennial Loop
Following Parenting Now’s Baby Connections, meet @ Parenting Now. This group offers a supportive space to connect with other parents, while receiving support and access to resources. Soporte en español disponible.
Parent Connections – Open Group
Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm @ WellMama
This group offers space to connect with other parents with ~6-18 month olds, while receiving support and access to resources. Explore the joys and challenges of this age group! Suggested age: ~6-18 months. Soporte en español disponible.
Single Parent Support – Open Group
Wednesday 4/2 and 4/16, 5:30-7 pm @ WellMama
Navigating parenthood as a single parent comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for an empowering space where you can connect with others who understand your journey. This group is for any single parent or caregiver seeking support, community, and tools to navigate the ups and downs of parenting solo.
Open Pregnancy and Infant Loss Circle
Thursdays, 10-11:30 am @ WellMama
Now offering an evening group on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 pm @ WellMama (April 17th)
All are welcome to attend this circle – come as you are.
WellMama CONNECT: For the Working Parent (Virtual) – Open Group
Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84576509487
Meeting ID: 845 7650 9487
Adventure! Children’s Museum – Open Group
2nd & 4th Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
(4/11 and 4/25)
@ Valley River Center
Does your baby/toddler need to get their wiggles out while you get support? All parents are welcome in this group to talk about the realities of parenting.. Join us at Adventure Children’s Museum in the Valley River Center Mall, upstairs.
Free entrance to ACM included for WellMama group participants.
Heart & Hands: Building Joy through Art & Play
4-Week Series – Fridays 10-11:30 am
REGISTRATION COMING SOON FOR APRIL 2025
This group offers a space to explore ways to engage your toddler while nurturing your own well-being. Through sensory play, music, crafts, and play-based activities, you’ll discover tools to reduce stress, spark creativity, and build deeper connections—all while supporting your mental health during the joys and challenges of the toddler years.
WellMama welcomes In-Person Birth Classes with Victoria Tippins from the Peaceful Birth Method!
4-session series – Fridays 3-5 pm
Starts April 4th! – Registration required.
Cost: $250 (Scholarships & Payment Plans available)
- Discover how to release fear and have a peaceful birth experience, even if you’re terrified of labor.
- Learn how to create the ideal environment for giving birth, even if you don’t know where to start.
- Learn about the physiological process of birth and the risks & benefits of interventions and make birth choices with confidence.
- Discover the simple positions for labor that anyone can use to reduce pain and support progress.
- Discover how to push and prevent tears during childbirth with 5 simple steps.
Anytime Virtual Support:
Facebook Support- General:
A safe, private space for new and expectant parents to share experiences and support one
another in an online, Facebook platform.
Click here to visit our Facebook Discussion Group.
Facebook Support- NICU Families:
For families with babies in the NICU. Find support and education opportunities from families
also experiencing what it means to have a baby in the NICU.
Join the Facebook Group Here.
Facebook Support- Twins & Multiples Families:
Join the Facebook Group Here.
Facebook Support- Single Parents Support:
Join the Facebook Here.
