Support Groups

You deserve support and community on this journey. Each of our support groups has a distinct flow and content designed to be a resource and asset to you in whichever stage you’re experiencing now.

It takes a village. Find the group that’s right for you.


Babywearing Support Group

Join Camille on the 2nd Monday from 11-1pm of the monthly to learn how to properly wear your baby. Bring your own carrier and also explore different and new carriers. You can also rent baby carriers from session to session for a fee.

Schedule:

October 14th

November 11th

December 9th


LGBTQIA2S+ Parents’ Support Group

Join owner Kellie and her girlfriend, Emily each month for queer and diverse family support.

Babies and Toddlers are welcome. This group will take place on 4th Saturday from 2-4pm

Schedule:

October 26th

November 23rd

December NO GROUP


New Dad Support Group

Becoming a father is a huge life change but there is often very little safe, welcoming space for fathers to connect and share. This support group was built to fill this need and provide dads with the community they crave. This free group meets once a month so you can connect with other dads, gain a community, and have some fun! Group is led by Joe Linehan. These groups take place on the first Sunday of the Month At Old Soul Forty Acres

Schedule:

October 20th 2pm at Old Soul Forty Acres


Perinatal Recovery Meetings (Weekly)

Following an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) / Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Format, these meetings will be led by Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Emily Duncan who is also in recovery. Root studio owner, Kellie, who is also sober, will be there to support these weekly meetings at The Root.

While all members of AA/NA are welcome, these meetings will be focused on pregnant and new parents struggling with addiction and recovery and may include 12 Step Study, Living Sober, Meditation and other Literature. Come as you are.

Schedule: These meetings will take place on Friday evenings 5:30-6:30pm - No RSVP Necessary, just show up!


Parents’ “Sober Socials” Monthly Meetups

We are thrilled to be offering a child-free community gathering for other alcohol-free parents who want the community and connection of going out in a social setting, but without the alcohol.

These meetups currently will be at Tea Bar across from Sutter Sacramento

Schedule: Currently on Hold


Root Mom Walks with Amy

Come join Amy Linsley for a FREE mom walk at McKinley Park in East Sacramento every second Sunday of the month from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. (Starting October 13th, 2024). This is open to all moms in the greater Sacramento area (prenatal and postpartum moms). Come and chat and connect with other moms. The walk will be canceled if there is heavy rain or bad weather.

---11:30 am: Meet at the flagpole in front of the McKinley Library/Clunie Center for chat/introductions until 11:45 am

---11:45 am - 12:45 pm - Walk around the park together on the path around the outside of the park

Schedule: October 13th First Walk

Register: bit.ly/484VJ61


Bi-Monthly Book Club

Come join Amanda Reed for a relaxed chat about the chosen book on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday afternoon! Please RSVP on Wellness Living

Schedule:

December 15th 2-3:30pm - Book Chosen “The Ministry of Time” By Kaliane Bradley

Wellness. Education. Community.

From prenatal yoga to childbirth classes to postpartum support groups, we help pregnant persons and new parents thrive during every stage of their journey.