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 January 27, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday February 24, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday March 31, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday April 28, 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 January 7, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday March 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday April 1, 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 January 16, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday February 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday March 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday April 17, 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 (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 (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 Virtual Parent Information Night with a new topic each month (January 28 topic: Parenting Without Shame) co-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters in collaboration with mental health clinicians from Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. The Virtual Parent Information Night 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