Please note our office is closed Monday February 17 for Family Day. Regular operations will resume Tuesday February 18. If you or your loved one is in crisis please call the YSB (Youth Services Bureau) Eastern Ontario child and youth crisis line for children under the age of 18 at 1.877.377.7775 or for adults please call the Crisis Line at 1.866.996.0991. For callers outside of Eastern Ontario please call 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Veuillez noter que notre bureau est fermé le lundi 17 février pour la Journée de la Famille. Les opérations régulières reprendront le mardi 18 février. Si vous ou votre proche êtes en crise, veuillez appeler la Ligne de crise pour les enfants et les jeunes de l’Est de l’Ontario du BSJ (Bureau des services à la jeunesse) pour les enfants de moins de 18 ans faites le 1.877.377.7775, et pour les adultes, veuillez appeler le 1.866.996.0991. Pour les appelants à l’extérieur de l’Est de l’Ontario, veuillez appeler le 9-8-8 pour la Ligne d’aide en cas de crise de suicide.

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.

Dr. Michael Cheng

Co-Founder, eMentalHealth.ca ; Psychiatrist at CHEO; Associate Professor at uOttawa

All of Pleo’s services are free to join and funded by our funders, donors and sponsors

To see this month’s calendar of events, please click View Calendar

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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Please note that we are closed 📅February 17 for Family Day. Our normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18.

If you or your loved one is in crisis, know that help is available.☎️
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Veuillez noter que nous sommes fermés 📅 le 17 février pour la Journée de la Famille. Nos horaires habituels reprendront le mardi 18 février.

Si vous ou un proche êtes en crise, sachez qu'une aide est à votre disposition. ☎️
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Please note that we are closed 📅February 17 for Family Day. Our normal hours will resume on Tuesday, February 18. 

If you or your loved one is in crisis, know that help is available.☎️
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Veuillez noter que nous sommes fermés 📅 le 17 février pour la Journée de la Famille. Nos horaires habituels reprendront le mardi 18 février.

Si vous ou un proche êtes en crise, sachez quune aide est à votre disposition. ☎️Image attachment

Are you a grandparent who is raising or supporting children and youth with mental health challenges? Join our new peer support group and connect with other grandparents who truly understand 💚

📅 Date: February 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍 Sign up here ➡ bit.ly/3P7jPEw

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🌟 25 Years of Supporting Families 🌟

Over the past 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of families, helping families overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Every family we’ve supported is a testament to the power of community, compassion, and the difference we can make together. 💙

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we reflect on the lives of the families we’ve touched — and we know the journey is far from over. We need your support to help us continue this life-changing work for the next 25 years and beyond.

Your donation will help us support even more families in need, providing them with the support and resources they need to thrive. Together, we can continue to create real change for families touched by mental health and addiction challenges. 💫

✨ Donate Today at pleo.on.ca/25-years

#25YearsofImpact #Pleo25Years #BrighterFutures #PowerOfCommunity #LetsCreateChangeTogether
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🌟 25 ans de soutien aux familles 🌟

Depuis 25 ans, nous avons eu le privilège d’accompagner des milliers de familles, en les aidant à surmonter les défis et à bâtir un avenir plus serein. Chaque famille soutenue est une preuve tangible du pouvoir de la communauté, de la compassion et de l’impact que nous pouvons créer ensemble. 💙

En célébrant cette étape marquante, nous repensons aux vies que nous avons touchées – et nous savons que notre mission est loin d’être terminée. Pour poursuivre ce travail essentiel au cours des 25 prochaines années et au-delà, nous avons besoin de vous.

Votre don permettra d’offrir du soutien et des ressources à encore plus de familles, leur donnant les moyens de s’épanouir. Ensemble, continuons à faire une réelle différence pour celles confrontées aux défis de la santé mentale et des dépendances. 💫

✨ Faites un don aujourd’hui : pleo.on.ca/fr/25-ans

#25AnsDImpact #Pleo25Ans #UnAvenirPlusBrillant #PouvoirDeLaCommunauté #EnsemblePourLeChangement
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🌟 25 Years of Supporting Families 🌟

Over the past 25 years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting thousands of families, helping families overcome challenges and build brighter futures. Every family we’ve supported is a testament to the power of community, compassion, and the difference we can make together. 💙

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we reflect on the lives of the families we’ve touched — and we know the journey is far from over. We need your support to help us continue this life-changing work for the next 25 years and beyond.

Your donation will help us support even more families in need, providing them with the support and resources they need to thrive. Together, we can continue to create real change for families touched by mental health and addiction challenges. 💫

✨ Donate Today at pleo.on.ca/25-years 

#25YearsofImpact #Pleo25Years #BrighterFutures #PowerOfCommunity #LetsCreateChangeTogether
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🌟 25 ans de soutien aux familles 🌟

Depuis 25 ans, nous avons eu le privilège d’accompagner des milliers de familles, en les aidant à surmonter les défis et à bâtir un avenir plus serein. Chaque famille soutenue est une preuve tangible du pouvoir de la communauté, de la compassion et de l’impact que nous pouvons créer ensemble. 💙

En célébrant cette étape marquante, nous repensons aux vies que nous avons touchées – et nous savons que notre mission est loin d’être terminée. Pour poursuivre ce travail essentiel au cours des 25 prochaines années et au-delà, nous avons besoin de vous.

Votre don permettra d’offrir du soutien et des ressources à encore plus de familles, leur donnant les moyens de s’épanouir. Ensemble, continuons à faire une réelle différence pour celles confrontées aux défis de la santé mentale et des dépendances. 💫

✨ Faites un don aujourd’hui : pleo.on.ca/fr/25-ans

#25AnsDImpact #Pleo25Ans #UnAvenirPlusBrillant #PouvoirDeLaCommunauté #EnsemblePourLeChangementImage attachment
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