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Looking for a creative way to support your mental well-being? 🌾Join us for our four-week clay hand-building course, “Cla...
01/12/2025

Looking for a creative way to support your mental well-being? 🌾

Join us for our four-week clay hand-building course, “Clay as Teacher: Listening, Shaping, Becoming.” The course begins on January 14 and runs every Wednesday from 1:00pm–3:00pm at earthen vessels (36 Rosemount Avenue, Ottawa), ending on February 4.

Facilitated by earthen vessels and offered in partnership and collaboration with Pleo, this course provides a calm, welcoming space for creativity, reflection, and renewal. In this course, you can move at a gentler pace, let your imagination take shape, and find comfort in a shared, supportive environment. As you work with the clay, you’ll have space to pause, reflect, and connect with yourself and others. This course is for parents and caregivers supporting children, youth, and young adults (ages 0–25) facing mental health or addiction challenges.

Over the four weeks, we will explore the basics of hand-building with clay, focusing on creating functional bowls and mugs with our hands through techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab work. Throughout each class, Ginger McCoy, the course facilitator, will offer gentle and supportive guidance and encouragement. With a focus on the process rather than the finished piece, you’ll be encouraged to move at your own pace and enjoy the tactile experience of working with clay. After the four-week course has ended, as a final step, the finished pieces will be kiln-fired. Once cooled and fully set, you’ll have the opportunity to take home the pieces you’ve created to cherish.

No previous experience with clay is needed, and individuals of all experience levels are welcome. Materials and tools will be provided at each class. The course is limited to 8 participants, and registration is required. Cost: $225 plus tax per person for the four-week course.

Together, in this shared supportive space, we’ll gather to slow our pace and nurture ourselves and our well-being through working with clay.

✍ Register here: https://ow.ly/iVNf50XwxWN

| Earthen vessels
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À la recherche d’une façon crĂ©ative de soutenir votre bien-ĂȘtre mental ? 🌾

Joignez-vous Ă  nous pour notre cours de modelage de l’argile Ă  la main, « L’argile comme enseignante : Écouter, Modeler, S’épanouir ». Le cours dĂ©bute le 14 janvier et aura lieu tous les mercredis de 13 h Ă  15 h chez earthen vessels (36, avenue Rosemount, Ottawa), jusqu’au 4 fĂ©vrier.

AnimĂ© par earthen vessels et offert en collaboration avec Pleo, ce cours vous propose un espace doux, accueillant, propice Ă  la crĂ©ativitĂ©, Ă  la rĂ©flexion et au ressourcement. Vous pourrez y avancer Ă  votre propre rythme, laisser votre imagination prendre forme et trouver du rĂ©confort dans un environnement partagĂ© et chaleureux. En travaillant l’argile, vous aurez l’occasion de faire une pause, de rĂ©flĂ©chir et de vous connecter Ă  vous-mĂȘme et aux autres. Ce cours s’adresse aux parents et aidant(e)s qui soutiennent des enfants, des jeunes ou de jeunes adultes (0–25 ans) faisant face Ă  des dĂ©fis de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendance.

Au fil des quatre semaines, nous explorerons les bases du modelage de l’argile Ă  la main, en crĂ©ant des bols et des tasses fonctionnels grĂące Ă  des techniques telles que le pincement, le colombin et les plaques. Tout au long des sĂ©ances, Ginger McCoy, l’animatrice du cours, offrira un accompagnement doux, encourageant et attentif. L’accent sera mis sur le processus plutĂŽt que sur le rĂ©sultat final, et vous serez invitĂ©(e) Ă  avancer Ă  votre propre rythme en profitant de l’expĂ©rience tactile que procure l’argile. À la fin du cours, les piĂšces terminĂ©es seront cuites au four. Une fois refroidies et prĂȘtes, vous pourrez repartir avec vos crĂ©ations.

Aucune expĂ©rience prĂ©alable n’est requise et les personnes de tous niveaux sont les bienvenues. Le matĂ©riel et les outils seront fournis Ă  chaque sĂ©ance. Le cours est limitĂ© Ă  8 participant(e)s et l’inscription est obligatoire. CoĂ»t : 225 $ plus taxes par personne pour les quatre semaines.

Ensemble, dans cet espace partagĂ© et chaleureux, nous prendrons le temps de ralentir et de nourrir notre bien-ĂȘtre Ă  travers le travail de l’argile.

✍ Inscrivez-vous ici : https://ow.ly/iVNf50XwxWN

🌟 Pleo’s Family/Caregiver Advisory Committee: Call For Members 🌟Pleo is a family-led, non-profit organization supporting...
30/11/2025

🌟 Pleo’s Family/Caregiver Advisory Committee: Call For Members 🌟

Pleo is a family-led, non-profit organization supporting parents and caregivers of children, youth, and young adults (up to age 25) facing mental health or addiction challenges in Eastern Ontario.

We are looking for parents, caregivers, and family members with lived and/or living experience supporting a child, youth, or young adult facing mental health or addiction challenges, who are interested in joining Pleo’s Family/Caregiver Advisory Committee. Applicants must have previously accessed or currently be using Pleo services.

Why Join the Committee:
‱ Help shape Pleo’s programs, services, and policies
‱ Share your lived experiences and perspectives, and offer insights on culturally safe and trauma-informed practices
‱ Help co-design initiatives to improve the care system for children and youth
‱ Build leadership and advocacy skills through training, mentorship, and peer learning
‱ Make a positive impact for children, youth, young adults, caregivers, and families

Commitment: Willing to attend approximately 6 to 8 meetings per year and participate in related activities. Flexible 1 year term, renewable for up to 2 additional years.

Timeline: First meeting being held in late October 2025; applications accepted on an open basis until December 31, 2025.

Join us in making a meaningful difference for children, youth, young adults, caregivers, and families.

To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest Form: https://forms.office.com/r/n3he5f3ppa


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🌟 ComitĂ© consultatif Familles / Aidant-e-s de Pleo : Appel Ă  candidatures 🌟

Pleo est un organisme Ă  but non lucratif dirigĂ© par des familles, qui soutient les parents et aidant·e·s de jeunes de 0 Ă  25 ans confrontĂ©s Ă  des dĂ©fis en santĂ© mentale ou en dĂ©pendance dans l’Est de l'Ontario.

Nous recherchons des parents, des aidant-e-s et des membres de familles ayant une expĂ©rience vĂ©cue et/ou en cours d’accompagnement d’un enfant, d’un jeune ou d’un jeune adulte confrontĂ© Ă  des dĂ©fis de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendance, et qui souhaitent se joindre au ComitĂ© consultatif Familles / Aidant-e-s de Pleo. Les candidat·e·s doivent avoir dĂ©jĂ  eu recours aux services de Pleo ou les utiliser actuellement.

Pourquoi rejoindre :
‱ Contribuer directement Ă  l’élaboration des programmes, services et politiques de Pleo.
‱ Partager votre expĂ©rience vĂ©cue et proposer des pratiques culturellement sĂ©curitaires et adaptĂ©es aux traumatismes.
‱ Co-concevoir des initiatives visant Ă  amĂ©liorer le parcours de soins des enfants et des jeunes.
‱ DĂ©velopper vos compĂ©tences en leadership et en plaidoyer grĂące Ă  la formation, au mentorat et Ă  l’apprentissage entre pairs.
‱ Avoir un impact concret auprĂšs des enfants, des jeunes, des jeunes adultes, des aidant·e·s et des familles.

Engagement : Participer Ă  environ 6–8 rĂ©unions par an et aux activitĂ©s associĂ©es, pour un mandat d’un an renouvelable jusqu’à deux annĂ©es supplĂ©mentaires.

PremiĂšre rĂ©union : Fin octobre 2025. Candidatures acceptĂ©es jusqu’au 31 dĂ©cembre 2025.

Rejoignez-nous pour faire une réelle différence auprÚs des enfants, des jeunes, des jeunes adultes, des aidant·e·s et des familles.

Pour poser votre candidature, veuillez remplir le formulaire d’intĂ©rĂȘt : https://forms.office.com/r/n3he5f3ppa

29/11/2025

“You deserve a break. Remember to be kind to yourself.”

— Pleo Family Peer Supporter
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« Accordez-vous une pause et soyez doux·ce avec vous-mĂȘme. »

— Aidant·e par les pairs familiaux de Pleo

28/11/2025

Are you a parent/caregiver of Ontario K-12 students who's interested in supporting student mental health?

Join School Mental Health Ontario's Parent and Caregiver Collaboration Group (PCCG) to share ideas, collaborate with us on resources and provide insight on how to best reach and support parents/caregivers across the province

Apply by November 30.

smho-smso.ca/pccg

27/11/2025

Join our panel of peer supporters as they share real experiences of managing aggression from their child or youth at home. This conversation dives into our resource Aggression Toward Family and Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA): Managing Aggression at Home and offers a chance to connect with others who understand.

You’ll hear practical insights, learn strategies that worked for other families, and discover where to find support.

đŸ“© Register now to receive the recording directly in your inbox and watch at your convenience.
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/managing-aggression-webinar

26/11/2025

At Pleo, we’re here to support families, and our newsletter is a great way to discover all the ways we can support you.

Subscribe to our free newsletter for the latest Pleo news, upcoming events, and resources directly to your inbox.

📝 Subscribe now and join our community at eepurl.com/gyjui5
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Chez Pleo, nous soutenons les familles, et notre infolettre est un excellent moyen de découvrir toutes les façons dont nous pouvons vous accompagner.

Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre gratuite pour recevoir directement dans votre boßte courriel les derniÚres nouvelles de Pleo, les événements à venir et des ressources utiles.

📝 Abonnez-vous dĂšs maintenant et rejoignez notre communautĂ© : eepurl.com/gyjui5

You don’t have to face this alone. We’re here to help.Every Tuesday, Pleo is on-site at Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa ...
25/11/2025

You don’t have to face this alone. We’re here to help.

Every Tuesday, Pleo is on-site at Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) from 12:00pm to 7:00pm (with the last appointment at 6:30pm), located in Ottawa at 1355 Bank Street, Suite 300.

This service is for parents and caregivers supporting children, youth, or young adults (ages 0-25) facing mental health or addiction challenges.

Our On Site Support offers free, confidential, one-on-one sessions with Pleo Family Peer Supporters — parents who draw on their lived experience to offer compassionate support, guidance, empathy, hope, and understanding to other parents and caregivers on a similar journey.

We’re here to walk alongside you and help you:
‱ Navigate mental health and addiction services with greater confidence and clarity
‱ Access information to make informed decisions about your child’s, youth’s, or young adult’s care and/or treatment
‱ Receive emotional support and encouragement from someone who truly understands
‱ Connect with resources, tools, and supports that are relevant to your child and family’s unique needs
‱ Explore coping strategies and self-care practices to support your own well-being

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, or just in need of an empathetic listening ear—we're here for you.

No appointment is necessary, and you can drop in anytime.

🔗 Visit pleo.on.ca/where-to-find-us to explore our complete On Site Support schedule.

| Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa / Bureau des services Ă  la jeunesse
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Vous n’avez pas Ă  traverser cela seul·e. Pleo est lĂ  pour vous accompagner.

Chaque mardi, nous sommes prĂ©sents au Bureau des services jeunesse d’Ottawa (BSJ/YSB), de 12 h Ă  19 h (dernier rendez-vous Ă  18 h 30), au 1355, rue Bank, bureau 300, Ă  Ottawa.

Ce service s’adresse aux parents et aidant·e·s soutenant des enfants, adolescent·e·s ou jeunes adultes (0 Ă  25 ans) confronté·e·s Ă  des dĂ©fis de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendance.

Notre Soutien sur place offre des sessions individuelles, confidentielles et gratuites avec des Aidant·e·s par les pairs familiaux de Pleo — des parents qui s’appuient sur leur expĂ©rience vĂ©cue pour offrir soutien, conseils, empathie, espoir et comprĂ©hension Ă  d’autres parents et aidant·e·s dans des situations similaires.

Nous vous accompagnons pour :

‱ Naviguer avec confiance dans les services de santĂ© mentale et de dĂ©pendance
‱ AccĂ©der Ă  l’information nĂ©cessaire pour prendre des dĂ©cisions Ă©clairĂ©es concernant les soins et traitements de votre enfant, adolescent·e ou jeune adulte
‱ Recevoir un soutien Ă©motionnel et des encouragements de la part de personnes qui comprennent rĂ©ellement votre situation
‱ DĂ©couvrir des ressources, outils et soutiens adaptĂ©s aux besoins uniques de votre enfant et de votre famille
‱ Explorer des stratĂ©gies pour prĂ©server votre bien-ĂȘtre et gĂ©rer le stress du quotidien

Que vous soyez dĂ©passé·e ou que vous ayez simplement besoin d’une oreille attentive et empathique, nous sommes lĂ  pour vous.

Aucun rendez-vous n’est nĂ©cessaire : vous pouvez passer Ă  tout moment.

🔗 Pour consulter l’horaire complet de notre Soutien sur place, visitez : pleo.on.ca/fr/ou-nous-trouver

24/11/2025

Every day, parents and caregivers across our community rely on Pleo for support, guidance, and hope — a lifeline in the most challenging moments. Sometimes it’s a calming reassuring voice or a listening ear; other times, it’s a steady guiding hand. It can be the comfort of talking to someone who truly understands, and knowing that you’re not alone and that you don’t have to go through this alone.

This , December 2, you can help ensure that support is always there. ✹

We invite you to join the Lifeline Collective, a community of caring individuals whose monthly support makes it possible for Pleo to be there for families when they need it most, plan service expansions, and provide steady, reliable support to families.

By becoming a monthly donor, you join the Lifeline Collective. You can give any amount that feels comfortable and adjust or cancel anytime. If monthly giving isn’t possible, a one-time gift still makes a meaningful impact.

This Giving Tuesday, we hope you’ll consider supporting Pleo and strengthen the lifeline that families across our community rely on.

💛 Join the Lifeline Collective and make your monthly gift here: pleo.on.ca/support-pleo


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Chaque jour, des parents et aidant·e·s de notre communautĂ© trouvent auprĂšs de Pleo soutien, conseils et espoir — une ligne de vie prĂ©cieuse dans les moments les plus Ă©prouvants. Parfois, c’est une voix calme et rassurante, une oreille Ă  l’écoute ; d’autres fois, c’est une main bienveillante et constante. C’est le rĂ©confort de parler Ă  quelqu’un qui comprend vraiment, et le soulagement de savoir que vous n’ĂȘtes pas seul·e, que vous n’avez pas Ă  traverser cela seul·e.

Ce , le 2 dĂ©cembre, vous pouvez contribuer Ă  faire en sorte que ce soutien soit toujours lĂ  pour les familles. ✹

Nous vous invitons Ă  rejoindre le Collectif Ligne-de-vie, une communautĂ© de personnes bienveillant·e·s dont le soutien mensuel permet Ă  Pleo d’ĂȘtre toujours lĂ  pour les familles lorsqu’elles en ont le plus besoin, de dĂ©velopper nos services et d’offrir un soutien fiable et constant.

En devenant un·e donateur·trice mensuel·le, vous rejoignez ce cercle de soutien en pleine croissance. Vous choisissez le montant qui vous convient, et pouvez ajuster ou annuler votre don en tout temps. Et si un don mensuel n’est pas possible, un don unique fait tout de mĂȘme une rĂ©elle diffĂ©rence.

Ce , aidez-nous à renforcer la ligne de vie sur laquelle les familles de notre communauté comptent.

💛 Joignez-vous au Collectif Ligne-de-vie et faites votre don mensuel ici : pleo.on.ca/fr/soutenir-pleo

The Canadian School Attendance Partnership (CSAP), University of Ottawa, and Carleton University are conducting a free o...
23/11/2025

The Canadian School Attendance Partnership (CSAP), University of Ottawa, and Carleton University are conducting a free online survey to better understand school attendance and child and youth well-being. They are seeking parents, caregivers, and guardians of children or youth attending school (K-12), who are interested in participating.

By completing the survey, you can share your insights, experiences, and perspectives as a parent, caregiver, or guardian, and help further the understanding and measurement of school absenteeism of children and youth. This can improve efforts to intervene and reduce chronic school absenteeism of students of all ages.

📝 Complete the survey here: https://ow.ly/ul9u50XteR0

Only available in English. Disponible uniquement en anglais.

22/11/2025

We know how hard it can be to take that first step, and reach out when your child is struggling. But you don’t have go through it alone.

Our Family Peer Supporters are here to listen, provide compassionate support and guidance, and walk beside parents and caregivers through the challenges of supporting their child through mental health and/or addiction challenges.
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Nous savons combien il peut ĂȘtre difficile de franchir le premier pas et de demander de l’aide lorsque votre enfant traverse des dĂ©fis de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendance. Mais vous n’ĂȘtes pas seul·e.

Nos Aidant·e·s par les pairs familiaux sont là pour écouter, offrir un soutien compatissant et accompagner parents et aidant·e·s tout au long de ce parcours.

21/11/2025

Navigating a child’s, youth’s, or young adult’s mental health or addiction journey is something no parent or caregiver should have to face alone. At Pleo, we walk alongside families as parents with lived experience who’ve been there, offering understanding, support, guidance, and hope.

This year so far, we’ve supported over 1,500 parents and caregivers, and calls to our Helpline have increased by 20%. â˜ŽïžđŸ“ˆ We expect this need will continue to grow.

The Lifeline Collective is a community of caring individuals who give monthly so we can always be there for families, when they need it most. Monthly support makes it possible for us to plan service expansions like extended Helpline hours and text support options, and helps us provide steady, reliable support to families.

When you become a monthly donor, you join this growing circle of care. Monthly giving is flexible and impactful: you choose an amount that feels comfortable, and you can adjust or cancel at any time. And if a monthly gift isn’t possible, a one-time donation still makes a real difference.

Together, we can ensure no parent or caregiver has to walk alone in navigating child, youth, and young adult mental health and addictions.

💛 Join the Lifeline Collective and make your monthly gift here: pleo.on.ca/support-pleo


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Naviguer dans le parcours de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendances d’un·e enfant, d’un·e adolescent·e ou d’un·e jeune adulte est une Ă©preuve qu’aucun·e parent ou aidant·e ne devrait avoir Ă  affronter seul·e. Chez Pleo, nous accompagnons les familles en tant que parents ayant une expĂ©rience vĂ©cue, qui ont traversĂ© ces dĂ©fis, et nous offrons comprĂ©hension, soutien, conseils et espoir.

Depuis le dĂ©but de l’annĂ©e, nous avons soutenu plus de 1 500 parents et aidant·e·s, et les appels Ă  notre ligne d’aide ont augmentĂ© de 20 %. â˜ŽïžđŸ“ˆ Nous prĂ©voyons que ce besoin continuera de croĂźtre.

Le Collectif Ligne-de-vie est une communautĂ© de personnes bienveillant·e·s qui donnent chaque mois afin que nous puissions toujours ĂȘtre lĂ  pour les familles, lorsqu’elles en ont le plus besoin. Les dons mensuels nous permettent de planifier des amĂ©liorations de services, comme l’extension des heures de la ligne d’aide et des options de soutien par texto, et nous aident Ă  offrir un appui constant et fiable aux familles.

Lorsque vous devenez un·e donateur·trice mensuel·le, vous vous joignez Ă  ce cercle de soutien en pleine croissance. Le don mensuel est flexible et percutant : vous choisissez un montant qui vous convient, et vous pouvez l’ajuster ou l’annuler en tout temps. Et si un don mensuel n’est pas possible, un don unique fait tout de mĂȘme une vraie diffĂ©rence.

Ensemble, nous pouvons faire en sorte qu’aucun·e parent ou aidant·e n’ait Ă  marcher seul·e dans le parcours de santĂ© mentale ou de dĂ©pendances d’un·e enfant, d’un·e adolescent·e ou d’un·e jeune adulte.

💛 Joignez-vous au Collectif Ligne-de-vie et faites votre don mensuel ici : pleo.on.ca/fr/soutenir-pleo

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🟱 We are pleased to announce the next session of this support group, and registration is now open.  Find support with ot...
21/11/2025

🟱 We are pleased to announce the next session of this support group, and registration is now open.

Find support with other parents and caregivers of suicidal youth and young adults in this free 8-week online peer-led support group, offered by Pleo and The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre.

This peer support group provides connection, tools, and support for parents and caregivers navigating the challenges of supporting suicidal youth and young adults. It offers a safe and supportive space to connect and share with others who understand, learn tools and strategies to support your youth and your own well-being, and find support within a caring community.

The next session starts on January 14 and runs for eight weeks, ending on March 4, 2026. Meetings take place every Wednesday on Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. An introductory evening will be held on December 10, at the same time, for those who have already registered. Registration is required, and we ask that parents and caregivers attend all dates in a session. This support group is for parents and caregivers supporting youth and young adults up to age 25 who are struggling with suicidality, including suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Over 8 weeks, this support group will provide:
‱ Information to increase your understanding of su***de and suicidal thinking in youth and young adults, including risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs, as well as the impact of mental health, substance use, and addictions on suicidality
‱ Guidance on crisis response and safety planning, including how to create and use a safety plan together with your child
‱ Tools and strategies for supporting your child’s mental well-being
‱ Strategies for fostering communication and trust with your child and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for open conversation
‱ Information on available resources and services in your community, including crisis supports
‱ Strategies for coping and self-care practices to support your own mental well-being, as a caregiver
‱ Opportunities to connect, share experiences, and find support with others who understand, in a safe and supportive space

Sessions are co-facilitated by a Pleo Family Peer Supporter and an Addictions Counsellor from The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre. Robbie Dean Counselling Centre

This support group is offered in partnership and collaboration with The Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre.

✍ Register here: https://pleo.on.ca/psy-support-group

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