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 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)
Monday January 27, 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 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 October 17, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday November 21, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday December 19, 2024, 6:30pm-8pm
Thursday January 16, 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 (October 22 2024 topic: Decoding Aggression) 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 (October 17 2024-May 8 2025) from 6:30pm to 8pm on Zoom and co-hosted and co-facilitated by a Pleo Family Peer 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 6:30pm-8pm, starting on October 17, 2024 and ending on May 8, 2025. Session 4 starts October 17 and ends on December 5. Session 5 starts on January 9 and ends on February 27. Session 6 starts on March 20 and ends on May 8.  Registration is required. We ask parents to attend all dates in a session and to only register for one session, as spaces are limited.

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.

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


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 October 10 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 October 3 from 1pm-4pm and Thursday October 17 from 1pm-4pm


Youth Wellness Hub Rockland
1517 Laurier St, Rockland, K4K 1C8
Bilingual Family Peer Supporter available by appointment (virtual) Monday October 21 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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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 October Calendar / Calendrier de octobre Pleo

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 29, 2024
September 30, 2024(1 event)
October 1, 2024(3 events)
October 2, 2024(3 events)
October 3, 2024(3 events)
October 4, 2024(2 events)
October 5, 2024
October 6, 2024
October 7, 2024(1 event)
October 8, 2024(3 events)
October 9, 2024(3 events)
October 10, 2024(4 events)
October 11, 2024(2 events)
October 12, 2024
October 13, 2024
October 14, 2024(1 event)
October 15, 2024(2 events)
October 16, 2024(3 events)
October 17, 2024(5 events)
October 18, 2024(2 events)
October 19, 2024
October 20, 2024
October 21, 2024(1 event)
October 22, 2024(3 events)
October 23, 2024(3 events)
October 24, 2024(3 events)
October 25, 2024(2 events)
October 26, 2024
October 27, 2024
October 28, 2024(2 events)
October 29, 2024(2 events)
October 30, 2024(3 events)
October 31, 2024(3 events)
November 1, 2024(2 events)
November 2, 2024

Pleo October Calendar / Calendrier de octobre Pleo

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
September 29, 2024

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


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

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


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

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


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
October 6, 2024

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


October 7, 2024

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


October 8, 2024

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


October 8, 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


October 8, 2024

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


October 9, 2024

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


October 9, 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 9, 2024

Parents' Helpline, 9am-4pm / Ligne d'aide pour les parents, 9h-16h


October 10, 2024

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


October 10, 2024

The Art of Support: Pleo's Gala for Mental Health fundraiser at Ottawa Art Gallery, 6pm-9pm / L’Art du Soutien : Gala pour la Santé Mentale de Pleo à la Galerie d'art d'Ottawa, 18h-21h


October 10, 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 10, 2024

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


October 11, 2024

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


October 11, 2024

October 12, 2024
October 13, 2024

Our office is closed Monday October 14 for Thanksgiving Day / Notre bureau est fermé le lundi 14 octobre pour l’Action de grâce

October 14, 2024

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


October 15, 2024

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


October 15, 2024

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


October 16, 2024

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


October 16, 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 16, 2024

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


October 17, 2024

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


October 17, 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


October 17, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


October 17, 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 17, 2024

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


October 18, 2024

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


October 18, 2024

October 19, 2024
October 20, 2024

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


October 21, 2024

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


October 22, 2024

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


October 22, 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


October 22, 2024

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


October 23, 2024

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


October 23, 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 23, 2024

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


October 24, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


October 24, 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 24, 2024

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


October 25, 2024

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


October 25, 2024

October 26, 2024
October 27, 2024

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


October 28, 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


October 28, 2024

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


October 29, 2024

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


October 29, 2024

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


October 30, 2024

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


October 30, 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 30, 2024

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


October 31, 2024

Virtual Parents of Suicidal Youth Support Group (for parents of suicidal youth to age 25) - Zoom, 6:30-8pm / Groupe de soutien virtuel pour parents de jeunes suicidaires (pour les parents de jeunes suicidaires jusqu'à 25 ans) - Zoom, 18h30-20h


October 31, 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 31, 2024

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


November 1, 2024

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


November 1, 2024

November 2, 2024

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

Ottawa Parent

Please note: we are closed Monday October 14 for Thanksgiving Day. Regular operations will resume Tuesday October 15. 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.

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Veuillez noter : nous sommes fermés le lundi 14 octobre pour l’Action de grâce. Les opérations régulières reprendront le mardi 15 octobre. 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.

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