Support Groups

Alateen: 775-2008

Alatot: 775-2008

AA For Teens: 874-2370

Bereaved Parents Support Group: 396-7565
Bereavement groups for parents who have experienced the death of a child, adolescent or young adult.

Center for Grieving Children Peer Support Group: 775-5216
For children ages 3-18 and their parents who have experienced the death of a relative or close friend, and for families facing a life threatening illness.

Fathers of Children with Disabilities Support Group: 854-2603
Support group for fathers who are dealing with the life issues of having a child who is disabled (several parents in the group have an autistic child).

Grandparents Support Group: 983-4553 or 772-1161
Support groups for grandparents seeking custody or visitation, those raising grandchildren, grandparents with concerns, and grandparents who are denied access to their grandchildren.

Greater Portland Mothers’ Club: 799-2061
Support group for mothers who may wish to socialize with other mothers and share parenting information.

Group B Strep Support Group: 797-0059
Support group for parents who have experienced or are experiencing Group B Strep.

Juvenile Diabetes Association: 854-1810
Support group for diabetics, their family members, and friends.

Maine Parents for Gifted and Talented Youth: 767-6121
Support group for parents of gifted and talented youth.

Maine Parents of Asthmatics: 878-5093
Group that offers emotional support, education and up-to-date literature to parents of asthmatic children.

Greater Portland Mothers of Multiples Club: 892-2804
Emotional support group for parents of twins.
Visit the GPMOMC website​

Parents Anonymous Services: 767-5506
Support group for parents who are interested in ways to improve their relationships with their children.

PFLAG: 774-3441 or 623-2349
Parents/Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation.

Pregnancy Loss Support Group: 662-2827
Support group for individuals and families experiencing any kind of loss of pregnancy.

Precious Hearts Support Group: 662-2273
Support group for parents and families with children with congenital heart defects.

Single Parents’ Support Group: 874-1111
An opportunity for single parents, male or female, custodial or non-custodial, to discuss challenges and concerns, and share parenting experiences with othe