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

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!

Office Hours
Drop-in Mondays, 9 am- 12 pm @ WellMama

WellMama Office Hours offer a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can take a break, relax, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Bring your little ones along while you enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks provided. It’s a time for unwinding, sharing stories, and building community – whether you’re here to chat or just want a space to be in. Come as you are, and feel free to stay until noon.

Bump to Birth – 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! Family Circle
Tuesday 1/7 and 1/14, 4:30-6 pm  @ Fern Ridge Library 

Calling all families in Veneta! 

 

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.

NEW! 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.

Open Pregnancy and Infant Loss Circle
Thursdays, 10-11:30 am @ WellMama

All are welcome to attend this circle – come as you are.

New! Single Parent Support – Open Group
Thursdays, 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. 

WellMama CONNECT: For the Working Parent (Virtual) – Open Group
Starts 1/8/2025
Now on Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm
on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84576509487

Meeting ID: 845 7650 9487

 

NICU Support – Open Group
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. 

Adventure! Children’s Museum – Open Group
2nd & 4th Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
(1/10 and 1/24)
@ 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. 

NEW! Heart & Hands: Building Joy through Art & Play
4-Week Series – Fridays 10-11:30
REGISTRATION FULL FOR JANUARY 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.

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.
WellMama - Fatherhood Depression

Postpartum Depression Help for Dads

 
Yes, Dads get postpartum depression too and often need emergency help. If a Dad in your life is showing signs of postpartum depression, please reach out to WellMama for resources and support or call the emergency lines should the depression worsen. Click Below for more information on postpartum depression in men.
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Building Connections: Wonder Year
Drop-In Weekly –
 Thursdays 12:00-1:30 pm @ WellMama

Suggested Age: ~0-12 months

Soporte en español disponible.