In Person Support Groups
We are here to help, in communities across Eastern Ontario.
We’re here for you on our Parents’ Helpline, in our Parent Support Groups, and on-site at partner agencies.
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 youth and young adults (ages 13-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. Last Monday of the month. Location: Richmond
This free drop-in peer support group for parents and caregivers of 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 August 31, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday September 28, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday October 26, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday November 30, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Renfrew County Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults (ages 12-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges. First Tuesday of the month. Location: Renfrew
This free drop-in peer support group for parents and caregivers of 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*. Co-facilitated by Pleo and the Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub. Offered by Pleo in partnership with the 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 August 4, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday September 1, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday October 6, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday November 3, 2026, 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 peer 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 1139C Mill 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 August 20, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday September 17, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday October 15, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday November 19, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Caregiver Support Group for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults (ages 16-25) navigating mental health challenges. First Thursday of each month. Location: Ottawa
This free peer support group for parents and caregivers of youth and young adults (ages 16-25) navigating mental health challenges, is held on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at The Royal (1145 Carling Avenue, Ottawa). Peer-facilitated by a Pleo Family Peer Supporter and a Social Worker from The Royal. Offered by Pleo in partnership with The Royal. Registration is required.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday August 6, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday September 3, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday October 1, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday November 5, 2026, 6:30pm-8pm
Register here: https://ow.ly/87P550XZz3h
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All of Pleo’s services are free to join and funded by our funders, donors and sponsors.
Please note – In addition to our on-site mobile one-on-one support, we have bilingual Family Peer Supporters available by virtual appointment at:
Embrun – Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell (8 Valoris Street, Embrun)
Rockland – Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell (860 Caron Street, Unit #1, Rockland)
Cornwall and SDG Youth Wellness Hub (212 Pitt Street, Cornwall)
Rockland and PR Youth Wellness Hub (1517 Laurier Street, Rockland)
If you are interested in booking a virtual appointment at any of the above, please contact Chantal, Team Lead of Support Groups, at chantal@pleo.on.ca
Pleo August Calendar / Calendrier d’août de Pleo
Pleo August Calendar / Calendrier d’août de Pleo
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