📞 Free Community Mental Health Resources

• Kids Help Phone: Text CONNECT to 686868 or call 1-800-668-6868. Available 24/7.
• One Stop Talk: Call 1-855-416-8255. Instant, confidential access to a mental health clinician for children and youth. Available Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
• 1Call1Click: Call 1-877-377-7775. Helps children, youth, and families connect to the right mental health care provider. Intake services available 9 am to 5 pm.
• Youth Wellness Hubs: Call 613-570-8953. Safe spaces for youth aged 12–25 to get walk-in support, mental health services, and community connection. Open 10 am to 6 pm in Pembroke (Tuesday & Thursdays) and Renfrew (Mondays & Wednesdays).
• PLEO: Call 1-855-775-7005. Confidential peer-support organization for parents and caregivers whose kids (up to age 25) are facing mental health challenges. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Reference the mental health resource list to learn about local services across Renfrew County.

📝 Parent Resources for Noticing Mental Health Concerns

Summer transitions can be a time of excitement for students, as they also navigate the change of not having the daily routine of school. It can be helpful for parents to have a guide to monitor their child's well-being. We have attached a Mental Health Info Sheet & Worksheet to support parents with identifying signs that their child/youth may need additional support. These are simple tools designed to help you notice and track subtle changes in your child’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Wishing you and your family a safe, happy, and restful summer.