We are a non-profit family peer support organization for parents whose children to age 25 are facing mental health challenges. We are parents who have supported our own children with these challenges – we’ve been there, we get it, and we can help.
We provide Family Peer Support for parents through our:
Parents’ Helpline for support and guidance navigating the mental health system, finding resources in your community, and for when you just need someone to talk to.
Parent Support Groups for parents to share information and learn from one another, and come together as a community.
Mobile One-on-One Support for more intensive support and guidance through particularly challenging times, in-person and in your community.
How we can help
- Understanding your child’s concerning symptoms or diagnosis
- Finding resources and support for your child and family
- Navigating services for your child at home, in the community, and at school
- Providing support and strategies for coping with life’s stressors
- Sharing skills to effectively advocate for your child and family’s needs
- Providing non-judgemental, understanding support for you as a parent
Call now to speak with a Family Peer Supporter
613.321.3211
855.775.7005
Parents who have used our services report being better able to access the services they need, better able to support their child, and better able to cope with the challenges they face. They also report feeling less anxious, stressed, and isolated.
As a mental health professional working with children, youth and families, I am grateful for Pleo and the support it provides children/youth and their families. As a parent-led organization, it fills the gap that professional mental health services do not provide. If Pleo did not exist I simply don’t know what I would recommend in its place.
All of Pleo’s services are free to join and funded by our funders, donors and sponsors
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Pleo Events
If you would like to join and/or participate in any of our free events listed below, please follow the links. To view all Pleo events, click here.
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💭Mental Health Awareness 💭
Most people living with a mental illness begin experiencing symptoms before the age of 18. (Statistic: CMHA) Youth is a critical period for mental health, and early support can make all the difference.
At Pleo, we are committed to supporting families facing mental health and addiction challenges, providing resources and support to ensure that young people and families get the care they need to thrive.
Let’s continue raising awareness, challenging stigma, and supporting our children and youth in their mental health journey.
#MentalHealthAwareness #EarlySupports #FamilySupport #ChildYouthMentalHealth
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💭 Sensibilisation à la santé mentale 💭
La plupart des personnes vivant avec une maladie mentale commencent à en ressentir les symptômes avant l'âge de 18 ans. (Source : ACSM) La jeunesse est une période cruciale pour la santé mentale, et un soutien précoce peut véritablement faire la différence.
Chez Pleo, nous nous engageons à accompagner les familles face aux défis liés à la santé mentale et aux dépendances, en offrant des ressources et un soutien pour garantir que les jeunes et leurs familles reçoivent les soins nécessaires pour s’épanouir.
Ensemble, continuons à sensibiliser, à combattre la stigmatisation et à soutenir nos enfants et nos jeunes dans leur parcours de santé mentale.
#SensibilisationÀLaSantéMentale #SoutienPrécoce #SoutienAuxFamilles #SantéMentaleEnfanceJeunesse
🌟 Pleo Success Story 🌟
Meet Suehila, a parent who found hope and strength through Pleo. Her story is one of the many thousands of family success stories over Pleo’s 25 years, that inspire us every day and remind us of why our mission is so valuable.
As we celebrate Pleo’s 25th Anniversary, we’re reminded that stories like Suehila's are made possible by you. Your support makes it possible for us to help families find their way forward, providing them with the support and resources they need.
Please take a moment to watch Suehila’s story and consider donating to Pleo’s 25th Anniversary Fundraiser. Every donation helps us provide support, resources and above all, hope to families facing mental health and addiction challenges. Together, we can transform lives.
Donate today: pleo.on.ca/25-years
#Pleo25Years #StoriesOfResilience #FamilySupport #HopeAndSolidarity #MakingAnImpactTogether
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🌟 Une histoire de réussite avec Pleo 🌟
Découvrez le parcours inspirant de Suehila, une mère qui a retrouvé espoir et force grâce à Pleo. Son histoire est l’une des milliers de réussites familiales qui, depuis 25 ans, nous rappellent pourquoi notre mission est si précieuse.
Alors que nous célébrons notre 25e anniversaire, nous savons que des histoires comme celle de Suehila ne seraient pas possibles sans vous. Votre soutien nous permet d’accompagner les familles sur leur chemin, en leur offrant les ressources et l’aide dont elles ont besoin.
Prenez un moment pour écouter l’histoire de Suehila et envisagez de contribuer à notre collecte de fonds du 25e anniversaire. Chaque don nous aide à offrir du soutien, des ressources et surtout, de l’espoir aux familles confrontées aux défis de la santé mentale et des dépendances. Ensemble, nous pouvons transformer des vies.
Faites un don aujourd’hui : pleo.on.ca/fr/25-ans
#Pleo25Ans #HistoiresDeRésilience #SoutienAuxFamilles #EspoirEtSolidarité #EnsemblePourUnImpact
Photos from Robbie Dean Counselling Centre's post
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Where to find Pleo in your community
We are here to help, in communities across Eastern Ontario. Click the link below to find your local Pleo Parent Support Group, or to find a Pleo Family Peer Supporter available at your community mental health agency.