Category Archives: Caregivers

🌟 Emotional Wellness: A Collaborative Conversation 🌟

Caregivers, Mental Health, Presentations / Workshops

Are you a caregiver or someone supporting a loved one through mental health or addiction challenges? This free webinar, hosted by The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada and Pleo, is for you! Join us as we explore emotional wellness, reflect on our needs, and connect with others who understand the caregiver experience.

📅 Date: June 4th, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/oqSO50VSoT7

This session features The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada’s Executive Director Caitlin Morrison, and Pamela McPhee-Marinuzzi and Catherine Shea from Pleo, who bring a wealth of experience supporting families through mental health and addiction challenges. This webinar will only be available in English.

We hope you can join us!

*This poster is only available in English*

Parents & Caregivers – Parent Resource Centre Wants to Hear From You!

Caregivers

Have you attended a PRC playgroup, workshop, or borrowed from our Toy Lending Library? Your experiences matter—and your input can help shape the future of programs that support families across Ottawa.
🗓️ Join a Focus Group (May 23–29)
✔ In-person & virtual options available
✔ Childminding and snacks offered during in-person sessions
✔ Receive a $20 gift card and be entered into a prize draw (Fairmont Château Laurier stay, museum passes & more!)
📍Location: 300 Goulburn Crescent or join us online
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents and caregivers of children aged 0–18
💬 This is your chance to share your voice and help us grow stronger together.
🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/parent-focus-group-4310583

Understanding Special Education: Workshop for Caregivers of Autistic Learners

Autism, Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops

Are you new to special education in Ontario? Not sure about where to start? This 90-minute live session from Autism Ontario will share information and tools to help you support your child’s learning needs. You will learn about how schools support autistic students, the different options available, and how to work with the school team to help your child succeed.
Register now: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10879

Join Pleo – Family Peer Support on May 27th for a free virtual parent/caregiver information session on “ADHD”

Caregivers, Children, Presentations / Workshops

This month’s session will cover the subject of: “ADHD”, for parents and caregivers of children and youth (ages 0-12) facing mental health or addiction challenges.

Find support with a community and learn tools and strategies to help you navigate this topic, in this free support group. This group is co-facilitated by Pleo Family Peer Supporters and mental health clinicians from Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth. This support group is in partnership with Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth.

Join here: https://ow.ly/ZjJR50RXWGB

Suggested Caregiver Resources by Developmental Services Ontario

Caregivers, Resources

Caregivers are integral part to the lives of their loved one with a developmental disability dedicating their time, skills and resources. Supporting caregivers is also an important in helping to prevent burn-out, elevated stress levels and poor mental health. See below some caregiver resources that may be available to you or a caregiver you know.

Ontario Caregiver Organization
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/#

Online Self-Management Program
https://www.selfmanagementontario.ca/en/support-for-caregivers

Ontario Health atHome
https://ontariohealthathome.ca/above-and-beyond-caregiver-recognition-program/resources-for-caregivers/

School-Aged Children’s Feel Better Box Workshop for Caregivers: Creating a Toolkit for Anxiety and Autism

Autism, Caregivers, Presentations / Workshops

May 7, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Autistic children are more likely to experience anxiety compared to their neurotypical peers and as caregivers you may be looking for strategies and ideas on how to best support your child. Join Danielle Nolan, RSW MSW, in creating a “Feel Better Box” to help them cope with these feelings of anxiety.
Participants will:
Learn strategies to help autistic children recognize and communicate about their feelings.
Identify items and ideas to create a ‘Feel Better Box’ to help children deal with anxiety.
This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children aged 6-12, as well as for professionals working with this population.
Register here:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10856&reset=1

🌸 Parent Resource Centre May Playgroup Schedule is here! 🗓️

Caregivers, Children, Services and Programs

Join Parent Resource Centre for engaging playtime, new friends, and quality moments with your little ones.
💛 Playgroups:
🔸 Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🔸 Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🔸 Me & My Baby Playgroup (0-18 months): Wednesdays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🔸 Evening Playgroup: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Plus, don’t forget to check out their Toy & Parent Library, open during playgroup hours!
🔗 Find your next playgroup at https://www.incredibleplaygroupfinder.ca/en