Find Strength in Togetherness

Our Parent Group is paused for the summer
groups will start back up in september!

Parenting a child who’s struggling with addictions, substance use or mental health challenges can be an incredibly isolating experience. You may feel scared, angry, exhausted—or all of the above. And too often, you're expected to keep it all together.

At Recovery Inside Out, we see you. We understand healing happens not just for individuals, but for families. That’s why we created our Virtual Parent Support Group—a safe, welcoming space to find connection, clarity, and strength through community.

If you are interested in the parent group, please reach out to us at info@recoveryinsideout.com or call us. 

Why We Created This Group

Our team is made up of professionals who are also people in long-term recovery. We know this journey—personally and professionally—and we know how powerful it is when parents and caregivers are supported, not blamed.

This group is built on our core values:
Compassionate. Collaborative. Ethical. Experienced. Inclusive.
We're not here to judge or fix—we’re here to walk beside you.

What to Expect

This is a therapist-facilitated, peer support group, open to all parents and caregivers of children (of any age) dealing with addictions, substance use and/or mental health concerns. Whether your child is a teenager in early crisis or an adult in long-term recovery, you are welcome here.

Our licensed facilitators—Colin Thomas, LPC; Katie Jones, LMSW; and Allison Basham, LPC—help guide each session. We provide structure, supportive conversation, and general insight into emotional health, parenting, and recovery topics.

Please Note: This group is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. No individual diagnoses, treatment, or healthcare advice will be provided during the group. We’re here to support, not to treat.

Group Details

When: Every other Thursday
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Where: Online via Zoom
Start Date: Ongoing
Cost: Free

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any parent, guardian, or caregiver of a child—regardless of their age—who is facing challenges related to addictions, substance use and/or mental health.

  • Not at all. This group is open to the entire community. You don’t need to be a client or have worked with any of our therapists to attend.

  • No. While it’s led by licensed therapists, this is a peer support group—not group therapy. No medical or mental health treatment or individualized advice will be provided.

  • Fill out our registration form (link above). Once submitted, we’ll email you the Zoom link and session details.

  • Not at all. This is an open, drop-in group. Come when you can—no attendance requirements, no judgment.

  • Yes. 100%. No strings attached.

  • That’s okay. You’re welcome to simply listen and be present. Sharing is encouraged, but never required.

  • Absolutely. Confidentiality is a top priority. We ask all participants to honor a shared agreement that what’s said in group, stays in group.

  • We’ve got you. If you’re looking for therapy, assessments, or other services, we’re happy to help. Just reach out to info@recoveryinsideout.com for guidance or referrals.

You’re Not Alone

This space is for you—the parent/caregiver who’s doing their best, the caregiver who feels like they’re drowning, the brave soul looking for answers, or maybe just looking for someone who gets it.

You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll be here—every other Thursday night.