Where to Find Us
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.
Parent Support Groups (In-Person)
Find support, learn from other parents’ experiences, share information and resources, and build your sense of community in a safe, confidential space hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters.
Drop-In Rural Ottawa Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children ages 13-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges. Last Monday of each month. Location: Richmond, Ontario
This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children ages 13-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held every last Monday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at Willow Wellness (5944 Perth St, Richmond, ON) and hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters, in partnership with: Willow Wellness and Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective.
No registration or RSVP, just drop-in to join.
Upcoming dates:
Monday December 30, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm** (**cancelled due to holiday office closure)
Monday January 27, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday February 24, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday March 31, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Drop-In Renfrew County Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children ages 12-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges. First Tuesday of each month. Location: Renfrew, Ontario (beginning Sept 3, 2024)
This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children ages 12-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held every first Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at myFM Centre (1 Ma-Te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON) inside the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Renfrew County suite on the 2nd Floor, and hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters, in partnership with: Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hub and Addictions Treatment Service (ATS).
No registration or RSVP, just drop-in to join.
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday December 3, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday January 7, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday February 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday March 4, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Drop-In Manotick and Area Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges. Third Thursday of each month. Location: Manotick, Ontario
This free drop-in parent support group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-25 facing mental health or addiction challenges, is held every third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm at 1138 Tighe Street, Manotick, ON and hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters, in partnership with: Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA).
No registration or RSVP, just drop-in to join.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday December 19, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday January 16, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday February 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday March 20, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm
Parent Support Groups (Virtual)
Find support, learn from other parents’ experiences, share information and resources, and build your sense of community in a safe, confidential space hosted and 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. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 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 every 2nd (bilingual) and 4th Tuesday (offered in English) of each month from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom and hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters. On the 4th Tuesday of each month, we offer a topic-based Virtual Parent Information night with a new topic each month (December 17 topic: Screen Time) co-hosted and co-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters in partnership with mental health clinicians from Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. No registration or RSVP, just drop-in to join.
The Virtual Parent Information Night, normally on the 4th Tuesday of the month, has been rescheduled to Tuesday December 17 from 6:30pm-8pm, as our office is closed on December 24th for the Holiday Season.
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 Wed is bilingual) from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom and hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters.
The support group on Wednesday December 25 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
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 hosted and facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters.
The support group on Thursday December 26 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/293138126
On Site Support schedule
Meet a Pleo Family Peer Supporter on-site in your community for one-on-one support, at one of our partner mental health agencies, community service organizations and hospitals. Virtual appointments available.
Pleo Family Peer Supporters are on-site at:
Ottawa– Britannia Woods Community House
115 Ritchie St., Unit #9, Ottawa, K2B 6E8
Family Peer Supporter on-site Thursdays from 10am to 3pm
The on site support on Thursday December 26 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
Ottawa– Youth Services Bureau (YSB)
1355 Bank St., Suite #300, Ottawa, K1H 8K7
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter on-site Tuesdays from 12pm to 7pm*
The on site support on Tuesday December 17 is from 2pm-7pm. The on site support on Tuesday December 24 and Tuesday December 31 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
Cornwall – Cornwall Community Hospital Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre (CAMHC)
850 McConnell Ave, Cornwall, K6H 4W2
For further information please contact Diane at diane@pleo.on.ca
Cornwall – L’Équipe psycho-sociale pour enfants et adolescents francophones Cornwall et S D G
610 McConnell Ave, Cornwall, K6H 4M1
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual/phone) Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm.*
Please contact Catherine at catherine@pleo.on.ca
The on site support on Wednesday December 25 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
Embrun – Valoris for children and adults of Prescott-Russell
8 Valoris St, Embrun, K0A 1W1
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual)
Please contact Diane at diane@pleo.on.ca
Pembroke – Pembroke Hospital
705 MacKay St, Pembroke, K8A 1G8
Family Peer Supporter available by appointment.
Please contact Bonnie at bonnie@pleo.on.ca
Rockland – Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell
860 Caron St, Rockland, K4K 1H1
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual/phone)
Please contact Diane at diane@pleo.on.ca
Youth Wellness Hub Cornwall
212 Pitt St, Cornwall, K6J 3P6
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual/phone) on Thursday December 5 from 1 to 4 pm and Thursday December 19 from 1 to 4 pm.
Please contact Diane at diane@pleo.on.ca
Youth Wellness Hub Rockland
1517 Laurier St, Rockland, K4K 1C8
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual/phone) on Monday December 30 from 4 to 7 pm.*
Please contact Diane at diane@pleo.on.ca
The on site support on Monday December 30 is cancelled, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
Parents' Helpline
You can talk to a Pleo Family Peer Supporter by calling our Parents’ Helpline for parents and caregivers of children to age 25 who are facing mental health challenges, toll free at 1.855.775.7005 or local at: 613.321.3211. The Helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7pm EST. Find support and guidance and talk to someone who understands, get help navigating the mental health system and education system for your child, learn strategies to cope with life’s stressors, develop skills to advocate for your child and family’s needs, and get help finding free resources in your own community for your child and family.
Parents’ Helpline is closed December 24 (from 12pm-7pm), December 25-27, December 30-31, January 1, 2025, as our office is closed for the Holiday Season.
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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 St, Embrun)
Rockland – Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell (860 Caron St, Rockland)
Youth Wellness Hub Cornwall (212 Pitt Street, Cornwall)
Youth Wellness Hub Rockland (1517 Laurier St, 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 December Calendar / Calendrier de décembre Pleo
Pleo December Calendar / Calendrier de décembre Pleo
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