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 September 30, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday October 28, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday November 25, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Monday December 30, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm** (**cancelled due to holiday office closure)


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, The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families and Addictions Treatment Service (ATS).

No registration or RSVP, just drop-in to join.

Upcoming dates:
Tuesday October 1, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday November 5, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday December 3, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Tuesday January 7, 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 Hyfield Place (5581 Doctor Leach Drive, 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.

*Visitor parking along the fence.

Upcoming dates:
Thursday September 19, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday October 17, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday November 21, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday December 19, 2024, 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 (September 24, 2024 topic: […]) 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.

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.

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 Thursday. Location: Virtual, Zoom.  *By registration only 

This free virtual parent support group for parents and caregivers of suicidal youth to age 25, is held every Thursday (April 18-September 26) from 6pm to 7:30pm on Zoom and co-hosted and co-facilitated by a Pleo Family Supporter in partnership with an Addictions Counsellor from The Robbie Dean Counselling Centre. We are offering 3 sessions of this support group. Each session runs for 8 weeks every Thursday, from 6pm-7:30pm, starting on April 18 and ending on September 26. Session 1 runs April 18-June 6. (Registration has closed) Session 2 runs June 13-August 1. (Registration has closed) Session 3 runs August 8-September 26. (Registration has closed) Registration is required. We ask parents to attend all dates in a session and to only register for one session, as spaces are limited.

Please note: Registration for this support group closed on August 8, 2024 and we are no longer taking registrations


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.

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– Youth Services Bureau (YSB)
1355 Bank St., Suite #300, Ottawa, K1H 8K7
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter on-site Tuesdays from 12pm to 7pm


Cornwall – Cornwall Community Hospital Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre (CAMHC)
850 McConnell Ave, Cornwall, K6H 4W2
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter on-site Fridays from 1pm to 4pm**

**Beginning Friday August 30, this on-site support will take place every Friday from 1pm-4pm. 


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 on-site Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm


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 Chantal at chantal@pleo.on.ca


Pembroke – Pembroke Hospital
705 MacKay St, Pembroke, K8A 1G8
Family Peer Supporter on-site Thursday September 12 from 10 am-12pm


Rockland – Valoris for Children and Adults of Prescott-Russell
860 Caron St, Rockland, K4K 1H1
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual)

Please contact Chantal at chantal@pleo.on.ca


Youth Wellness Hub Cornwall
212 Pitt St, Cornwall, K6J 3P6
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter on-site Thursday September 5 from 1pm-4pm and Thursday September 19 from 1pm-4pm**

**The on-site support on Thursday September 19 is cancelled, as the Cornwall Youth Wellness Hub office is closed for staff training on this day.


Youth Wellness Hub Rockland
1517 Laurier St, Rockland, K4K 1C8
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual) Monday September 23 from 4pm-7pm

Please contact Chantal at chantal@pleo.on.ca

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.

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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 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 September Calendar / Calendrier de septembre Pleo

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 1, 2024
September 2, 2024(1 event)
September 3, 2024(3 events)
September 4, 2024(3 events)
September 5, 2024(4 events)
September 6, 2024(2 events)
September 7, 2024
September 8, 2024
September 9, 2024(1 event)
September 10, 2024(4 events)
September 11, 2024(3 events)
September 12, 2024(4 events)
September 13, 2024(3 events)
September 14, 2024
September 15, 2024
September 16, 2024(1 event)
September 17, 2024(2 events)
September 18, 2024(3 events)
September 19, 2024(4 events)
September 20, 2024(2 events)
September 21, 2024
September 22, 2024
September 23, 2024(1 event)
September 24, 2024(3 events)
September 25, 2024(3 events)
September 26, 2024(3 events)
September 27, 2024(2 events)
September 28, 2024
September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024(2 events)
October 1, 2024(2 events)
October 2, 2024(3 events)
October 3, 2024(2 events)
October 4, 2024(2 events)
October 5, 2024

Pleo September Calendar / Calendrier de septembre Pleo

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 1, 2024

Our office is closed Monday September 2 for Labour Day / Notre bureau est fermé le lundi 2 septembre pour la fête du travail

September 2, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 3, 2024

Onsite Youth Services Bureau Ottawa 12-7pm / Sur place le Bureau des services à la jeunesse Ottawa 12h-19h


September 3, 2024

In Person Renfrew County Support Group (for parents of children 12-25) - Renfrew, 6:30-8pm / En personne groupe de soutien du comté de Renfrew (pour les parents d'enfants de 12 à 25 ans) - Renfrew, 18h30-20h


September 3, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 4, 2024

Onsite L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 1-4pm / Sur place L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 13h-16h


September 4, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 4, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 5, 2024

Onsite Youth Wellness Hub Cornwall 1pm-4pm / Sur place Carrefour bien-être pour les jeunes de Cornwall 13h-16h


September 5, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:00-7:30pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h-19h30


September 5, 2024

Virtual Smart Recovery Family & Friends (for friends and family) - Zoom, 7pm-8:30pm / Famille et amis de récupération intelligente virtuelle (pour les amis et la famille) - Zoom, 19h-20h30


September 5, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 6, 2024

Onsite Cornwall Community Hospital CAMHC 1pm-4pm / Sur place Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall CAMHC 13h-16h


September 6, 2024

September 7, 2024
September 8, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 9, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 10, 2024

Onsite Youth Services Bureau Ottawa 12-7pm / Sur place le Bureau des services à la jeunesse Ottawa 12h-19h


September 10, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day - Change the Narrative: Light a Flame of Hope, 5:30pm-8pm, Cornwall / Journée mondiale de prévention du suicide - Changez le récit : allumez une flamme d'espoir, 17h30-20h, Cornwall


September 10, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 0-12) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 0 à 12 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 10, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 11, 2024

Onsite L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 1-4pm / Sur place L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 13h-16h


September 11, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 11, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 12, 2024

Onsite Pembroke Hospital 10am-12pm / Sur place l'hôpital de Pembroke 10h-12h


September 12, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:00-7:30pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h-19h30


September 12, 2024

Virtual Smart Recovery Family & Friends (for friends and family) - Zoom, 7pm-8:30pm / Famille et amis de récupération intelligente virtuelle (pour les amis et la famille) - Zoom, 19h-20h30


September 12, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 13, 2024

Working on Wellness Festival - WOW Festival, 11am-4pm, Ottawa / Travailler sur le festival du bien-être - Festival WOW, 11h-16h, Ottawa


September 13, 2024

Onsite Cornwall Community Hospital CAMHC 1pm-4pm / Sur place Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall CAMHC 13h-16h


September 13, 2024

September 14, 2024
September 15, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 16, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 17, 2024

Onsite Youth Services Bureau Ottawa 12-7pm / Sur place le Bureau des services à la jeunesse Ottawa 12h-19h


September 17, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 18, 2024

Onsite L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 1-4pm / Sur place L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 13h-16h


September 18, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 18, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 19, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:00-7:30pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h-19h30


September 19, 2024

In Person Manotick and area Support Group (for parents of children 0-25) - Manotick, 6:30-8pm / En personne groupe de soutien de Manotick et de la région (pour les parents d'enfants de 0 à 25 ans) - Manotick, 18h30-20h


September 19, 2024

Virtual Smart Recovery Family & Friends (for friends and family) - Zoom, 7pm-8:30pm / Famille et amis de récupération intelligente virtuelle (pour les amis et la famille) - Zoom, 19h-20h30


September 19, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 20, 2024

Onsite Cornwall Community Hospital CAMHC 1pm-4pm / Sur place Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall CAMHC 13h-16h


September 20, 2024

September 21, 2024
September 22, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 23, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 24, 2024

Onsite Youth Services Bureau Ottawa 12-7pm / Sur place le Bureau des services à la jeunesse Ottawa 12h-19h


September 24, 2024

Virtual Parent Information Night (for parents of children 0-12) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Soirée d'information virtuelle pour les parents (pour les parents d'enfants de 0 à 12 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 24, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 25, 2024

Onsite L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 1-4pm / Sur place L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 13h-16h


September 25, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


September 25, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 26, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:00-7:30pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h-19h30


September 26, 2024

Virtual Smart Recovery Family & Friends (for friends and family) - Zoom, 7pm-8:30pm / Famille et amis de récupération intelligente virtuelle (pour les amis et la famille) - Zoom, 19h-20h30


September 26, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 27, 2024

Onsite Cornwall Community Hospital CAMHC 1pm-4pm / Sur place Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall CAMHC 13h-16h


September 27, 2024

September 28, 2024
September 29, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


September 30, 2024

In Person Rural Ottawa Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Richmond, 6:30-8pm / En personne groupe de soutien rural d'Ottawa (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Richmond, 18h30-20h


September 30, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


October 1, 2024

Onsite Youth Services Bureau Ottawa 12-7pm / Sur place le Bureau des services à la jeunesse Ottawa 12h-19h


October 1, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


October 2, 2024

Onsite L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 1-4pm / Sur place L’Équipe psycho-sociale Cornwall, 13h-16h


October 2, 2024

Virtual Support Group (for parents of children 13-25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel (pour les parents d'enfants de 13 à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


October 2, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


October 3, 2024

Virtual Smart Recovery Family & Friends (for friends and family) - Zoom, 7pm-8:30pm / Famille et amis de récupération intelligente virtuelle (pour les amis et la famille) - Zoom, 19h-20h30


October 3, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-7pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-19h


October 4, 2024

Onsite Cornwall Community Hospital CAMHC 1pm-4pm / Sur place Hôpital communautaire de Cornwall CAMHC 13h-16h


October 4, 2024

October 5, 2024

Just knowing you guys are there on the phone every day makes me feel stronger.

Ottawa Parent

On October 10, we invite you to join us for The Art of Support: Pleo’s Gala for Mental Health, a fundraiser for Pleo to help families of children facing mental health challenges find hope and support. Buy tickets and donate here.

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Le 10 octobre, nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre pour L'Art du Soutien : Gala pour la Santé Mentale de Pleo, une collecte de fonds au bénéfice de Pleo pour aider les familles d'enfants confrontés à des défis de santé mentale à trouver de l’espoir et du soutien.​ Achetez des billets et faites un don ici.

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