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 ( Including Parker Learning Gardens Summer Session!)
- 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.
- To Request Counseling services through our partnership with Center for Community Counseling, please Click Here.
Scroll Down to see Descriptions of Groups & Register.
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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!
Mariposas y Rosas
Sin cita previa los martes de 11:30 a. m. a 1 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.
Walkers & Talkers
Drop-In Weekly – Wednesdays 10-11:30 am @ WellMama
This group offers a safe & supportive space to connect with other parents with toddlers, while receiving support and access to resources. Explore the joys and challenges of this age group! Suggested age: ~18-24 months. Soporte en español disponible.
Wobblers & Crawlers
Drop-In Weekly – Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm @ WellMama
This group offers a safe & supportive space to connect with other parents with crawlers, 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.
Together through Tears & Tantrums
NEW! Drop-In 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays 10-11:30 am @ WellMama
This group offers a safe & supportive space to connect with other parents with toddlers, while receiving support and access to resources. Explore the joys and challenges of this age group! Suggested age: 2-3 years old.
Soporte en español disponible.
Adventure! Children’s Museum
Drop-In – 2nd & 4th Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
@ 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.
4th Friday Family Dinner
6:00-7:30 pm @ WellMama
Are you dealing with the stress of pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting? Join 4th Friday meetup to share with other parents who are trying to balance relationships with partners, work, parenthood etc. All parents and support people are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Let us take care of dinner and respite child care – please register so we can purchase enough food.
Life After Loss
8-Week Series RETURNING SEPTEMBER 26, 2024,
Thursdays, 10-11:30 am @ WellMama
Our Life After Loss group meets once a week over the course of eight weeks to offer the opportunity to share, process, and bond as a group with others who have gone through similar experiences. Please register HERE or visit lifeafterlossoregon.org for more information.
Managing Anxiety
8-Week Series RETURNING SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Fridays, 12:30-2 pm @ WellMama
Anxiety can be crippling, especially when you have little ones. This series will provide tips and tricks on managing anxiety as well as a safe place to talk through the toughest parts of raising littles, in a supportive environment with others going through similar life stages. Facilitated by trained and experienced peers. Register HERE – space is limited!
Build Your Nest: Postpartum Planning Series
4-Week Series – RETURNING OCTOBER 4, 2024 @ WellMama
Postpartum planning can make REST, SUPPORT, and CARE possible.
The Build Your Nest workbook offers expectant parents a planning process with crucial information about the postpartum time and lots of ideas about how to make a plan, specific to their own parenting style, family structure, culture, and community.
Come join us to create connections and support that will last throughout your pregnancy and beyond!
Coming Soon in fall 2024!
Meetup for Dads/Partners:
We are looking for dads/support partners/grandparents to facilitate support groups! Let us know if you are interested.