We offer peer-to-peer support for parents whose teens and young adults are dealing with mental health issues. Attend one of our three monthly virtual meetings and discover a caring and comforting community.
Upcoming Support Groups
Parents of Teens (10 to 18 years)
Monthly Peninsula Parent Support Group
Sundays: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
In-Person Nov. 2
Next Meeting Dates (click date to register)
Dec 7 Jan 4 Feb 1 Mar 1 Apr 12 May 3
Monthly East & North Bay Parent Support Group
Saturdays: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Virtual (online)
Next Meeting Dates (click date to register):
Parents of Older Teens and Young Adults (18 to 38 years)
Monthly Greater Bay Area Parent Support Group
Tuesdays: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Virtual (online)
Next Meeting Dates (click date to register):
We suggest a $10 donation for Family Sanity Meetings to help cover our administrative costs. Please contact founder Lisa Scimens to request financial assistance lisascimens@gmail.com.
Family Sanity is truly a volunteer run organization. Our facilitators, our parent coach, and our founder all work without compensation. Our operating costs have increased dramatically this year, so please donate whatever you can.
Parenting Blogs
How to Change Depression into Deep Rest
by Spicy Soul Mama
I wake with a jolt at 11:33 p.m., startled by the creak of the opening door, followed by ice cubes tumbling into a plastic water bottle. I don’t return to sleep until around 1:33 a.m. after listening to relaxing music or watching a movie. It depends. My heartbeat quickens as the adrenaline rushes through my body, igniting the thoughts spiraling from, “Why is he up? Did he take his meds? Does he know how late it is? What is he thinking about?”
From Our Founder
It’s fall and that means making money for Family Sanity by selling our home-made Pumpkin-Succulents. I recently gathered a group of friends and Family Sanity members for two days of intense crafting where we made over 50 of the favorite fall decorations. Many thanks to Kerry and all of our makers. While only a few remain, sales have been brisk and we should be grossing nearly $2000 again this year.
As we come to the close of 2025, we are making “the ask” of all of you for donations. Fundraising is more vital to Family Sanity than ever this year and we have set our goal high – $7,500. Please do not wait until the end of the year to donate. And if you are one of those many folks who has come to meetings on and off over our 12 year history, and have never donated, please do so now. Just click on the button above, or send a check to the address at the bottom of the page.
Thank you in advance,
Lisa
Lisa Scimens
Family Sanity Founder
Parenting Solutions for Every Stage
Sarah MacKay Lynch, M.A.
At Family Sanity, we get it--parenting a complex teen or young adult is tough. Whether you're navigating daily conflict, substance use, or a slow path to independence...
There is help. And there is hope.
Most parents want to:
✔ Worry less
✔ Feel more connected to their teen or young adult
✔ Reduce daily conflict
✔ Empower their child to manage their life
The change we want starts with us. Together, we create clear strategies to help you parent with more confidence and calm,.
Ways We Can Work Together:
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1:1 Parent Coaching
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Laser Group Coaching Sessions
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Support Groups
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Parenting Book Club
Let’s Talk.
📧 Email: sarahmackaycoaching@gmail.com
🌐 Schedule a FREE 25-minute consultation
Testimonials
"Family Sanity has been a lifesaver for me raising 2 teenagers and now young adults as a single mom. I don’t have a great support system, and my siblings / acquaintances really have no idea about raising neuro-divergent kids."