Find support with a community, learn from others’ experiences, share information and resources, and build your sense of community in a safe, confidential space. Peer-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters.

Rural Ottawa Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (ages 13-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. Last Monday of the month. Location: Richmond

This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (ages 13-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held on the last Monday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm at Willow Wellness (5944 Perth Street, Richmond). Peer-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters. Offered by Pleo in partnership with Willow Wellness and Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective. Participants can drop-in as often as they like or need. Just drop-in to join.

Upcoming dates:
Monday February 24, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday March 31, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday April 28, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday May 26, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

Renfrew County Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (ages 12-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. First Tuesday of the month. Location: Renfrew

This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (ages 12-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm at myFM Centre (1 Ma Te Way Park Drive, Renfrew) inside the YWHO Renfrew County room on the 2nd Floor*. Peer-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters. Offered by Pleo in partnership with Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub and Addictions Treatment Service (ATS). Participants can drop-in as often as they like or need. Just drop-in to join.

*Enter the myFM building through the rear parking lot doors and take the stairs to second floor.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday March 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday April 1, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday May 6, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

Manotick and Area Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children, youth and young adults (ages 0-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. Third Thursday of the month. Location: Manotick

This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (ages 0-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm at Lume Club (1138 Tighe Street, Manotick). Peer-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters. Offered by Pleo in partnership with Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA). Participants can drop-in as often as they like or need. Just drop-in to join.

Upcoming dates:
Thursday February 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday March 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday April 17, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday May 15, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm

Find support, learn from others’ experiences, share information and resources, and build your sense of community in a safe, confidential space. Peer-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters. Virtual and held on Zoom. All virtual support groups are drop-in, with exception to Parents of Suicidal Youth Virtual Support Group (by registration only).

Drop-In Virtual Parent Support Group Support Group 0-12 for parents and caregivers of children and youth (ages 0-12) facing mental health or addiction challenges. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This free drop-in virtual parent support group for parents and caregivers of children and youth (ages 0-12) facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held on the 2nd (bilingual) and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom and peer-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters. On the 4th Tuesday of the month, we offer a topic-based Parent/Caregiver Information Session with a new topic each month (February 25 topic: Attachment) co-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters and mental health clinicians from Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. This virtual parent/caregiver information session is offered by Pleo and Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. Just drop-in to join.

Join here : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85109801085

Drop-In Virtual Parent Support Group 13-25 for parents and caregivers of children (ages 13-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. Every Wednesday. Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This free drop-in virtual parent support group for parents and caregivers of children (ages 13-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held every Wednesday (4th Wednesday is bilingual) from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom and peer-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters.

Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83150489909

Parents of Suicidal Youth Virtual Support Group for parents and caregivers of suicidal youth to age 25. Every Tuesday. Location: Virtual (Zoom) *By registration only 

This free virtual parent support group is for any parent or caregiver of a suicidal youth up to age 25, who is in need of support with a community of peers, who understand. Pleo, in collaboration with The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre, are offering a new session of this support group. Session 5 starts on January 14 and ends on March 4, 2025, and takes place on Tuesdays on Zoom from 6pm-7:30pm. This group is free to attend and registration is required. We ask all parents to attend all dates in a session. We remind parents to register early, as registration is required. Parents can re-register for a second session, if they are still in need of support after completing a session of 8 weeks.

Register here : https://pleo.on.ca/psy-support-group

Smart Recovery Family and Friends Virtual Drop-In Support Group for family and friends of those struggling with addictions or addictive behaviors. Every Thursday. Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This free drop-in virtual support group for all family and friends of those struggling with addictions or addictive behaviors, is held every Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm on Zoom and peer-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters.

Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/293138126