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
Pleo October Calendar / Calendrier de octobre Pleo
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