Other Parents Like Me

What Other Parents Like Me does

Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) is a privately held, founder-owned virtual peer-support community operating from Hampton, New Jersey, that serves parents and caregivers of children and young adults ages 10-30 dealing with mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, substance use, eating disorders, ADHD, autism, self-harm, and school refusal. The company runs daily peer-led support groups (at least 15 per week) facilitated by trained parent leaders with lived experience, weekly live Speaker Talks with mental health professionals (Thursdays 8:00-9:30 pm EDT), monthly expert panels, and a Resource Hub of more than 1,000 curated articles, podcasts, books, apps, and videos, alongside a Parent Mentorship Program, an A-Z Glossary of mental health terms, and a vetted Support Directory available in 15 languages.

The underlying platform is an online virtual community built on commodity infrastructure — Zoom for live video support groups, WordPress-style content hosting for the resource hub and blog, and standard calendar integrations (Google Calendar, iCalendar, Outlook 365) — augmented by safety and privacy tooling such as alias names, hidden video, and granular privacy settings. The technology stack is ungated and replicable; the proprietary layer is the trained facilitator bench and the corpus of curated content and recorded expert programming.

OPLM monetizes through a three-tier freemium subscription (Free, Basic at $10/month, Premium at $49/month or $539/year), a donated-membership and Access Fund channel that subsidizes financial aid, and enterprise B2B partnerships with K-12 schools, employer benefit programs, and hospital/health systems that pay for branded onboarding, co-marketing assets, and anonymized utilization reporting. The company claims presence in all 50 states and 11 countries, serves members across roughly 350 cities, and operates with 11-50 employees on a bootstrapped basis with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Other Parents Like Me

Legal name

Other Parents Like Me, Inc.

Website

https://oplm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Other Parents Like Me is a membership-based online peer-support community for caregivers of children ages 10-30 facing mental health challenges, offering daily peer-led support groups, expert talks, and a curated resource hub, plus B2B partnerships with schools, employers, and health systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Peer Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Individual and Family Services (6241), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurodevelopmental & Behavioral Therapy Platforms (ADHD/Autism/Behavioral Coaching) (HLALAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Peer support community
• Parent mental health support
• Caregiver peer groups
• Youth mental health platform
• Virtual support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Premium Membership Subscriptions: Premium membership at $49/month or $539/year provides unlimited access to all peer-led support groups, recorded speaker talks, expert panels, and curated toolkit. This is the primary revenue driver.
2. Basic Membership Subscriptions: Basic membership at $10/month provides access to recorded speaker talks, expert panels, and curated toolkit. Lower-tier subscription for price-sensitive members.
3. Donated Memberships: Members and partners can donate memberships to other parents who may not have financial means. Donations support the financial aid program and community access fund.
4. Enterprise B2B Partnerships: Schools, employers, and health systems pay for group access to the platform with custom onboarding, co-branded materials, and anonymized reporting. Revenue arrangement details not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) is a membership-based peer support community platform for parents and caregivers of children ages 10-30 struggling with mental health challenges. The platform delivers daily peer-led support groups facilitated by trained parent leaders with lived experience, weekly Speaker Talks with mental health professionals, monthly Expert Panels, and a searchable resource hub with 1,000+ curated items. Access is delivered via tiered memberships (Free, Basic at $10/month, Premium at $49/month) with a 14-day free trial, and extended to enterprise buyers through B2B partnerships with schools, employers, and health systems.

Product overview

Other Parents Like Me (OPLM) is a virtual peer support community platform for parents of children facing mental health challenges. The platform operates on a tiered membership model (Free, Basic $10/month, Premium $49/month) built around peer-led support groups, expert-led programming, and educational resources. Core offerings include at least 15 peer-led support groups weekly facilitated by trained parent leaders, weekly Speaker Talks with mental health experts, monthly Expert Panels, a Resource Hub with 1,000+ curated content items, a mental health Glossary, a Support Directory of vetted professionals, and a Parent Mentorship Program. The Free tier provides access to live talks and basic resources; Basic adds recorded content and toolkits; Premium unlocks full support group access and mentorship. The platform is accessible in 15 world languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPLM Peer Support Community Platform Online virtual community platform for parents and caregivers of children ages 10-30 facing mental health challenges. Features video conferencing for live support groups (hosted on Zoom), a searchable resource hub of 1,000+ items, support group scheduling calendar, mentorship matching system, and member dashboard with attendance tracking and badges. Delivered via tiered memberships with 14-day free trial.
• Peer-Led Support Groups Daily virtual support groups (at least 15 per week) led by trained peer parents with lived experience who facilitate safe, moderated conversations. Groups cover general and niche topics including identity-based groups (Women's, Men's, Solo Moms) and special topics (Coffee and Gratitude, Trauma Informed Yoga, Meditation). Sessions run from 7:30am to 9:30pm EST to accommodate varying schedules. Available to Premium members.
• Speaker Talks Weekly live expert talks held Thursdays at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT featuring renowned authors, clinicians, and leading mental health professionals. Recordings are archived in the resource hub for on-demand member replay. Open to all membership tiers including Free.
• Expert Panels Monthly expert panels featuring parent coaches, yoga masters, meditation gurus, and industry professionals offering unique Q&A formats. Recordings available in resource hub for member on-demand access. Open to all membership tiers including Free.
• Resource Hub Searchable library of over 1,000 curated items including books, podcasts, articles, apps, videos, and organizations covering mental health terms and disorders. Includes on-demand access to over 200 expert talk recordings and parenting resources from past Speaker Talks and Expert Panels. Included in Basic and Premium membership tiers.
• Mental Health Glossary A to Z mental health terms and disorders glossary with definitions covering substance use, mental health conditions, identity terminology, and cultural/social terminology. Free access available without paid membership.
• Support Directory Vetted directory of professionals and organizations in the recovery and wellness space, including therapists, psychiatrists, educational consultants, wilderness programs, residential treatment centers, and crisis intervention services. Filterable by type and language with 15 world languages supported. Free access available.
• Parent Mentorship Program Personal mentorship connecting new members with experienced parent mentors who guide them to the community and relevant resources. Each member receives a mentor who connects them to the community and helps them navigate to relevant resources. Included as part of Premium membership benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% report improved personal growth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, notable, supporting and minor.

• Align Adolescent RecoveryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partner providing clinically sophisticated, relationship-driven treatment for young men in grades 9-12. OPLM hosts exclusive parent support groups for Align families, including specialized sessions for current and alumni families navigating treatment.
• PIVOTPoint WNCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner supporting the OPLM Access Fund. PIVOTPoint WNC promotes connection, compassion, and character building for individuals facing mental/behavioral health and substance use challenges. Their efforts span Department of Juvenile Justice collaborations to teen prevention programs.
• Finding You Therapy ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing the 'Finding You' support group combining attachment-based and evidence-based practices with peer support. Grounded in self-discovery and experiential programs to help families find peace and clarity.
• The George Washington UniversitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GW Division for Student Affairs to support families of college students. Cultivates inclusive community supporting connection, growth, and wellbeing for students throughout their GW journey.
• Elements ProgramssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partner providing specialized short-term therapeutic program for adolescent boys and families in Utah. Combines nature, adventure, and therapy to develop resilience and promote healing.
• Beth Hillman CoachingsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGrowth partner providing parent coaching services. Mother of five who navigated her son's return from wilderness therapy and now supports families in conflict resolution, relationship repair, and connection building.
• Legacy Outdoor AdventuressupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnect partner providing residential treatment for adults 18-40 facing mental health challenges including trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Offers blend of traditional and evidence-based treatments.
• Sierra Sage Treatment CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidential treatment for young women providing safe, nurturing environment. Includes accredited education, vocational training, and normalized high school experience for overcoming abuse, trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness.
• Safe Space AllianceminorOthersPartner organization shown in OPLM's partner logos, mission-aligned in providing safe spaces for mental health support.
• National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)minorOthersProfessional organization membership shown in partner logos, representing therapeutic schools and programs serving youth mental health.
• National Federation of FamiliesminorOthersNational organization shown in partner logos, focused on family-centered care for mental health and substance use.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Largest U.S. grassroots mental health organization, offering free Family-to-Family and Peer-to-Peer support groups for family members of people with mental illness. Comparable target audience (families/caregivers of those with mental health conditions) and peer-led group model, but delivered through in-person affiliates rather than a paid membership platform.
• Mental Health America: Oldest U.S. community-based mental health nonprofit, providing screening tools, peer support, and education. Comparable on mental health literacy and community support, with overlap in resource hub and parent/caregiver audience, but broader in scope and not subscription-based.
• Talkspace: Public B2B/B2C teletherapy platform serving individuals and teens, with employer and health plan distribution. Comparable telehealth delivery model, behavioral health focus, and enterprise (employer/health system) GTM, but licensed-therapist clinical model rather than peer-led support.

Direct peers

• Parents Anonymous: National nonprofit running parent-led mutual support groups, with a mission to strengthen families and prevent child abuse/neglect. Highly comparable peer-led, parent-to-parent support model and target beneficiary (parents in crisis), though historically more child-welfare oriented and less focused on teen/young-adult mental health.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): National organization providing education, support groups, and resources for parents of children with ADHD. Directly comparable on parent support community, lived-experience leadership, and resource library, though narrower condition focus (ADHD) and broader advocacy mission.
• Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health: Family-run organization advocating for children and youth with mental health needs and supporting their families. Directly comparable family peer support focus, similar population (parents of children with mental health/substance use challenges), but operates via chapters and policy advocacy rather than a virtual subscription platform.
• ParentGuidance.org: Therapist-led on-demand parent coaching and educational platform covering child mental health, behavior, and development. Closely comparable product (online parent support, expert content, courses) and customer segment (parents of children with mental/behavioral challenges), with paid individual and family plans.
• The Jed Foundation: Nonprofit focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults, with strong parent-facing programming. Comparable audience (parents of teens/young adults), mental-health focus, and university partnerships (GW University partners with OPLM), though delivery is more programmatic/advocacy than subscription community.
• Active Minds: Nonprofit promoting mental health awareness and peer support among students and young adults, including family resources. Comparable peer-led model and focus on adolescents/young adults, with overlapping school and university channels.

Others

• Equip: Virtual eating-disorder treatment provider serving adolescents and families, with parent coaching and family-based care as a core component. Comparable family-of-a-child-with-mental-illness customer and partnership overlap (Equip contributing editor writes for OPLM's blog), but clinical/treatment rather than community support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=Other+Parents+Like+Me+OPLM

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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