We work primarily with parents and caregivers with children, youth and young adults up to age 25 who are facing mental health and/or addictions challenges. Our mission is to support and empower parents and caregivers through equitable, culturally responsive peer support to navigate mental health and addiction concerns with their children. At the heart of Pleo’s mission is the belief that no parent or caregiver should feel alone while navigating their child or youth mental health or addiction journey.

Pleo was created by parents, for parents. We know first hand that parents & caregivers play a significant role in their child’s outcomes. We recognize that parents can’t and shouldn’t do it alone. We understand the challenges and the stressors on families.

Thanks to your support, we can support families facing mental health and addiction challenges to flourish.

 

Running the Parents’ Helpline costs $320,000 a year.
That works out to roughly $400 per family supported, over the phone or email. Each call last on average 45minutes and we follow-up over multiple weeks, to share resources, guidance and support.
100% of callers are satisfied with the Helpline service received. It is a lifeline for parents and caregivers in crisis, and it makes a difference.
All donation amounts are welcome and there are some suggestions:

$6,150 keeps the Helpline open for one full week
$25,000 sustains the Helpline for about a month
$80,000 funds a full quarter of Helpline operations