Monthly Mom*-to-Mom* Support Group
Expecting, or caring for a newborn or school-aged child? This group is for you.!
About the group
This group is a warm, online drop-in space for expecting mothers*, mothers* with children from newborn to school age and caregivers living in Germany. A place to connect, share, and feel less alone wherever you are in your parenting journey. It is a safe space for immigrant, international, multicultural, or multilingual moms* living in Germany and being away from home. It offers a place to make connections, share experiences with other mothers*, and talk about parenting, migration, mental health, and more. The group also acts as a warmline for those struggling with mental health during the perinatal period (before, during, and after pregnancy), or for those concerned about someone else.
This group is facilitated by a rotating team of facilitators. You can read about our team here. As volunteers, we listen safely, confidentially, and without judgment, answering questions, offering encouragement, and sharing information about Afloat’s mission, other groups, and navigating the German healthcare system.
Disclaimer: Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and motherhood*. We do not handle psychiatric emergencies.
Here’s how it works
When: First Monday of every month, 20:00 CET
Format: Online · 60 minutes · Zoom
Language: English
Registration: Fill the form, then book your session via Calendly — that’s how you receive the Zoom link.
Facilitators: Henrietta Salonen and Johanna Lennon
Contact: For questions, please contact afloatdropin@gmail.com and afloatwarmline@gmail.com
*Please take some time to read our Afloat Support Groups Rules (link on the form below) to get a feel of what to expect during the group.
Disclaimer:Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and motherhood*. We do not handle psychiatric emergencies.
Would you like to support us?
A suggested donation of €8 helps us cover the costs of running our groups and keep them accessible to everyone. Donations are voluntary, and no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.Your donation funds your chosen project or urgent needs within Afloat’s mission. 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.
Join us and make lasting connections !
Important: Please complete the registration form below to show your interest in the group. After submitting, you’ll be redirected to book your session(s) through our Afloat Scheduling Tool (Calendly).
Your registration is complete once you have booked a session—this is how you receive the Zoom link to attend. Only participants who have booked via Calendly can join the session(s).
If you are not redirected, please check that all required fields are filled in correctly. Thank you!
For questions, please email us at afloatwarmline@gmail.com
Online · Monthly Drop-In
Monthly Mom*-to-Mom* Support Group
Expecting, or caring for a newborn or school-aged child? This group is for you!
About the group
This group is a warm, online drop-in space for expecting mothers*, mothers* with children from newborn to school age and caregivers living in Germany. A place to connect, share, and feel less alone wherever you are in your parenting journey. It is a safe space for immigrant, international, multicultural, or multilingual moms* living in Germany and being away from home. It offers a place to make connections, share experiences with other mothers*, and talk about parenting, migration, mental health, and more. The group also acts as a warmline for those struggling with mental health during the perinatal period (before, during, and after pregnancy), or for those concerned about someone else.
This group is facilitated by a rotating team of facilitators. As volunteers, we listen safely, confidentially, and without judgment, and can help connect you with professional support, local resources, and other relevant services.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you.
First Monday of every month
- When: First Monday of every month, 20:00 CET
- Format: Online · 60 minutes · Zoom
- Language: English
- Registration: Fill the form, then book your session via Calendly — that’s how you receive the Zoom link.
- Facilitators: Henrietta Salonen and Johanna Lennon
- Contact: For questions, please contact afloatdropin@gmail.com and afloatwarmline@gmail.com
Here’s how it works
Fill out the registration form to indicate your interest in the group.
You will then be directed to a page with information about completing the registration process and booking your sessions through Calendly. Your registration can only be confirmed once you have completed this second step.
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 class and secure your spot.
*Please take some time to read our Afloat Support Groups Rules (link on the form below) to get a feel of what to expect during the group.
Would you like to support us?
Please donate. Help sustain our work.
A suggested donation of €8 helps us cover the costs of running our groups and keep them accessible to everyone. Donations are voluntary, and no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.
Your donation funds your chosen project or urgent needs within Afloat’s mission. 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.
Please note that this group is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist. We are a peer to peer support group and a hub to connect you with health care professionals and other service providers around pregnancy and motherhood*. We do not handle psychiatric emergencies.