Support Groups

Let’s Connect Support Group

Download the flyer here.  Are you a parent or guardian of a Calvert County high school student who is navigating the challenges of substance use and mental health diagnoses? This support group is for you. This group meets on the last Thursday of each month. Register here: mcf.family/connect For more information please contact Cory Turner at [email protected].

Something for Everyone – A Virtual Support Group

Download the flyer here.  A supportive space where families can share their concerns, connect with others, and find encouragement. This group meets virtually on the 4th Wednesday of each month. For registration or meeting link please contact Toni Gorman at [email protected] or 240-818-3536.

Empowering Families Virtual Support Group

Download the flyer here. A virtual support group for MCF Families in Charles County. This group meets virtually on the last Thursday of each month. To register or receive the meeting link, please contact Ameka Chapman at [email protected].

Neurodivergence Convergence Chat and Chew – Support Group

Download the flyer here. A support group for parents and caregivers of youth with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. This group meets on the second Friday each month. For more information or the registration link, please contact Catherine Branch at [email protected].

Midday Mindset – Virtual Support Group

Download the flyer here.  A support group for those living with ADHD, supporting someone with ADHD or exploring a possible diagnosis. To register please contact Gentry at [email protected]

Progress not Perfection – Virtual Support Group

                Download the flyer here. A virtual support group to connect with others who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder or mental health issues. For more information, registration or meeting link, please contact Krystal Hammonds at [email protected].

The Village – Virtual Support Group

  Download the flyer here. Join other parents and caregivers of school-aged children every first Thursday of the month to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement. For registration or meeting link, please contact Scean Schramm at [email protected].    

Calming our Chaos – Virtual Support Group

Download flyer here. Join other parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges for support and conversation. We will share information on local resources, have a short program on a featured topic, and then spend some time chatting and supporting one another. To register, please contact Crystal Simpson at [email protected]

The Glue to the Family Puzzle Support Group

Download the flyer here.  A support group for parents and caregivers of youth with behavioral and mental health challenges. For registration or meeting link, please contact April Adams at [email protected].            

Common Bond Support Group

This is a virtual support group that will meet the third Thursday every month.

Download the flyer here.  Whether you’re having a rough day at home or a stressful day at the office, having healthy coping skills can be key to getting through tough times. Coping skills help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations in life. Having a child with a mental health condition can be a challenge, but there are ways to help make things easier. Begin by joining the Common Bond Support Group and meet other parents and caregivers of young people with mental health issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood disorder, and other mental health issues. Know that you are not alone as we share this common bond. For Registration or Meeting Link: Contact Shannon Gill at [email protected]

Empowering Parents & Caregivers of Challenging Kids

Join other parents and caregivers of children with behavioral health challenges for support and conversation. We will share information about local resources, talk about the importance of self-care and spend time chatting and supporting each other. 3rd Tuesday of every Month Starting 4/16, 6:00pm to 7:30pm 105 Paul Mellon Court Waldorf, MD 20602 Questions? Contact Kimberly [email protected]

Self-Awareness is Wellness

This group meets the last Monday of every month from 5:30-6:30 PM.

For information and to receive link to virtual meeting, contact Teresa Ragsdale or call 410-703-0251.

Download flyer here.

Join other parents and caregivers of youth with behavioral health issues for this virtual support group.  Enjoy networking, sharing parenting experiences and ideas while learning to form healthy relationships between caregiver and youth.

There are also other organizations that may offer support groups that are not included on this list. To learn more, head to the Resources page.