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Resources for dads

The Mantl

Dads groups near you, help lines for the hard moments, and guides for the everyday ones. Most of it free, all of it in one place.

Dads near you

Local and community groups for dads, including faith-based ones. Most are free to join.

  • 20+ cities · U.S. and Toronto

    Dads Supporting Dads

    The network behind City Dads Group: local dads groups with nights out, family play dates and virtual support, plus specialty groups for new dads, stay-at-home dads, sober dads, separating dads and dads of kids with disabilities. Philadelphia is one of the cities.

    Find your city LocalNew dadsDivorceSober dads
  • Vermont · Statewide

    Dad Guild

    A statewide network of fathers in Vermont with playgroups, check-in and support groups, and a warmline: leave a message and staff call you back within a day or two.

    Warmline (802) 318-4231 dadguild.org LocalSupport groups
  • Portland, Oregon

    PDX Dads Group

    Portland dads who meet with their kids several times a month at parks, playgrounds and museums, with workshops and dads' nights out. Part of the City Dads network.

    Join on Meetup Local
  • Directory · By state

    National At-Home Dad Network

    A state-by-state directory of local dad groups, with a guide to starting your own if there isn't one near you.

    Find a dad group LocalStay-at-home dads
  • National · Events in many cities

    The Dad Gang

    A community of active Black fathers, known for the March of Dads, one of the largest meetups for Black dads in the country.

    thedadgang.com Community
  • School chapters · 40+ states

    All Pro Dad

    Monthly chapter meetings at schools, usually over breakfast before the school day, where dads and kids work through a conversation together.

    allprodad.com LocalSchools
  • Faith · Catholic parishes

    That Man Is You!

    A free parish program for Catholic men, focused on their roles as husbands and fathers: weekly video talks with small-group discussion, run in parishes across the country.

    Find a parish program FaithChurch
  • Faith · Virtual

    FJMC Dads Support Group

    A confidential, bi-weekly online support group for Jewish dads and dads in Jewish families, led by a rabbi and a psychologist. Free for members and guests.

    fjmc.org FaithOnline

Help lines

Free, confidential support for the hard moments. A real person answers.

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text or chat. You don't need to be suicidal to reach out. Veterans press 1.

    Call or text 988Chat at 988lifeline.org
    988lifeline.org

  • Postpartum Support International

    Support for new and expecting parents, including a dads support group, a dads coordinator and monthly phone chats for dads. Not an emergency line.

    1-800-944-4773Or text "help" to 800-944-4773
    Help for dads

  • National Parent Helpline

    A trained advocate who listens without judgment when you're overwhelmed by something with a child, and connects you with local help. English and Spanish.

    1-855-427-27361-855-4A PARENT
    parentsanonymous.org

  • SAMHSA National Helpline

    Free treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, 24/7, in English and Spanish. No insurance needed.

    1-800-662-4357Text your ZIP code to 435748
    samhsa.gov

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Advocates 24/7 in over 200 languages, for anyone experiencing abuse or worried about someone who is.

    1-800-799-7233Or text START to 88788
    thehotline.org

  • The Compassionate Friends

    Local chapters, led by bereaved parents, for families after the death of a child.

    Find a chapter by ZIP code
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  • HeadsUpGuys

    A free, anonymous site on men's depression from the University of British Columbia, with a self-check, real recovery stories and a directory of therapists who work with men.

    Online, anytime
    headsupguys.org

Grown Up Dad Show Guides

A free downloadable guide for each episode: recommended reading and reports, conversation starters for different ages, self-reflection prompts and discussion tools.

Guides and articles

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