About the group

Our monthly online support group is a safe space for immigrant, international, multicultural, or multilingual moms* living in Germany and being away from home to make connections, share experiences with other mothers* around common topics, and discuss issues around parenting, migration, mental health and more.

This group also acts as a warmline. We are here to listen to you if you are a mom*, dad*, partner or family member struggling with your mental health during the perinatal period (before, during and after pregnancy), or if you are a friend or a family member concerned for someone else. This warmline monthly drop-in group could also give you information about Afloat mission, our other groups, and any questions you might have to navigate the German healthcare system.

As volunteers, we are here to listen to you, safely, confidentially, and without judgment. We answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.

This group is open to expecting mothers* and mothers* with children from newborn to up to school age. We are open to anyone who considers themselves a mother* or primary caretaker regardless of gender identity or family structure.

How it works

• Every First Monday of the month at 20:00 CET

• We meet over on Zoom for a 60-minute session.

• A donation in the amount of 8€ is suggested for those who are able to contribute financially. Afloat requires donations to cover the costs of running our groups so your help is crucial to keep us going. Thank you so much for your help. Please remember that your donation is tax-deductible in Germany and offers financial benefits. Donation Receipts are available upon request via email. The group is open and welcomes everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

• This group is facilitated by a rotating team of facilitators. You can read about our team here.

• The group language is English.

• Contact: For questions, please email us at afloatwarmline@gmail.com

Please donate. Help sustain our work.

You can donate once or, even better, join our community of monthly supporters. Monthly contributions are essential as they enable us to maintain and grow the ongoing support groups our community relies on. If you can, please become a monthly donor. Your support truly makes a difference. Thank you.

Afloat depends on your generosity to keep our groups running.

For less than the cost of a Netflix binge or Spotify playlist, you can support a mom* in need every month:

• 8€ / month = Afloat e.V. stays afloat.**

• 25€ / month = Full Cost of 1 Support Group Session.**

• 45€ / month = Enable a mom to call our Warmline and receive support.**

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**Your donation funds your chosen project or urgent needs within Afloat’s mission. We honour your donation choice. If a project is fully funded or urgent needs arise elsewhere, we may reallocate donations in line with Afloat e.V.’s mission. Your support helps us care where it’s needed most. Thank you for your trust. Please note that, as these are donations, we do not issue refunds if you cancel your attendance to a support group or a session. A donation receipt for tax purposes can be requested via email to hello@afloatgermany.org. All groups are open and welcome everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Join us and make lasting connections!

IMPORTANT! Please fill out the registration form below to indicate your interest in the group. Once submitted, you will be redirected to a confirmation page with the next step, booking your session(s) via our Afloat Scheduling Tool (Calendly). Your registration is only complete once you have booked your session(s). This is also the only way for you to receive the Zoom Link to be able to attend. Only participants who have booked on Calendly can attend the session(s). If you are not redirected, please check that all required fields have been filled in correctly. Thank you!

Think of it like joining a gym: filling out the registration form is like becoming a gym member, but using Calendly is how you sign up for the actual yoga class and secure your spot. Thank you!