Willowbridge

HER - Your Safety, Your Power
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
You deserve respect, safety, and great relationships! Join HER – a free group for women (including trans and non-binary folk) aged 21+ with developmental disabilities who have been hurt, treated badly, or made to feel unsafe in their relationships.
In our group, we’ll talk about:

Making friends, exploring romance, & trusting others
Setting boundaries & saying no
What safe & healthy relationships look like

🗓 Starting Date: April 8, 2025. Join us every Tuesday for 10-12 weeks!
🕒 Time: 6:30pm – 8pm
📍 Location: 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON
Register now! 👉 If you’re interested in joining or have questions, reach out to Elisha at 📧 emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca, 519-753-4173 ext.298. We can’t wait to welcome you to our group!

Knights of Columbus Charity Breakfast
2025-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Join us for a morning of great food and community connection at the Knights of Columbus Charity Breakfast, hosted by the Knights of Columbus Brantford in support of Willowbridge Community Services.
Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, coffee, tea and juice. Whether you’re fueling up for the day or catching up with friends, this event is a great way to start your Sunday while supporting a meaningful cause.
All proceeds will support Willowbridge’s services, helping individuals and families in our community access the care they need.
No registration required—just bring your appetite and your friends!
Date: September 7, 2025Time: 9 A.M. – NoonLocation: 12 Catharine Ave., Brantford
Cost: Adults – $13 | Children Under 10 – $8 (Cash only)

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2025-09-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
You deserve respect, safety and great relationships! Join HER — a free, 8-week group for women (including trans and non-binary folk) aged 21+ with developmental disabilities who’ve been hurt, treated badly or made to feel unsafe in their relationships.
In our group, we’ll talk about:

Making friends, exploring romance and trusting others
Setting boundaries and saying no
What safe and healthy relationships look like

Date: Thursdays from September 18 to November 6Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: 141 Park S. N., Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, contact Elisha at 519.753.4173, ext. 298 or emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca

Fireside Chat
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Hosted by our Re-Imagine Committee, we invite you to join us for a peaceful night outdoors with comfort food, fun activities and heartfelt discussions about life, dreams and ambitions, and the moments that shape us.
Date: September 25, 2025Time: 6 P.M. – 8 P.M.Location: Willowbridge Back Patio – 54 Brant Ave.
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, fill out our registration form.
For more information, contact Sandra by emailing skennedy@willowbridge.ca or calling 519.753.4173, ext. 321.
*When you pre-register and attend the event, we’ll enter you into a draw for a chance to win a $10 Tim Horton’s gift card!

Men's Counselling Link - Walk-In Sessions
2025-11-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for men at risk of, or who’ve engaged in challenging behaviours. Walk-in sessions are free, 1.5 hours long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Dates:

Wednesday, November 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Age Range: 16 years and older
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required. Just walk in! Appointments will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Men's Counselling Link - Walk-In Session
2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 12:30 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for men at risk of, or who’ve engaged in challenging behaviours. Walk-in sessions are free, 1.5 hours long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Age Range: 16 years and older
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required. Just walk in! Appointments will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2026-01-21 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Meeting
You deserve respect, safety and great relationships! Join HER — a free, virtual 8-week group for women (including trans and non-binary folk) aged 21+ with developmental disabilities who’ve been hurt, treated badly or made to feel unsafe in their relationships.
In our group, we’ll talk about:

Making friends, exploring romance and trusting others
Setting boundaries and saying no
What safe and healthy relationships look like

Date: Wednesdays from January 21 to March 11Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Location: This program will be delivered virtually using Zoom.
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, contact Elisha at 519.753.4173, ext. 298 or emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca

Families Helping Families: Navigating Guardianship and Power of Attorney
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Ontario
As your child enters adulthood, new systems and responsibilities can feel complex and hard to navigate. This session, led by a parent with lived experience, will explore advocacy, financial planning, housing options and guardianship considerations for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities.
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Age Range: Open to anyone
Cost: Free
Location: This event will be offered both in person and virtually. The in-person session will be held at Gasworks (141 Park St. N., Hamilton), and virtual access details will be shared by email.
To register, fill out the online form. For more information, email smcvey@willowbridge.ca.

March Break Life Skills Camp
2026-03-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Looking for a fun and engaging March Break experience for your child? Our March Break Life Skills Camp is the perfect opportunity!
Supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst, this Ontario Autism Program-eligible half day camp supports children and youth with ASD in building practical life skills, independence, emotional regulation and digital safety — all in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
Dates: March 16-20
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.*
Age Range: 9 to 18 years
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: $175 for the full week**
Registration: To register your child, email autismservices@willowbridge.ca.
Read about our new March Break Life Skills camp or contact autismservices@willowbridge.ca to learn more.
*Children will be split into two groups (morning or afternoon) based on age as well as individual needs.
**This camp is OAP-eligible. Limited subsidies are also available, depending on need and availability.
