HER - Your Safety, Your Power
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) and 3 more dates | 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!

Attachment Matters
2025-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
Explore your relationship with your child and learn practical strategies to build trust, strengthen communication, and create a safe environment. For parents and caregivers of all ages!
🗓 Starting Date: March 24, 2024. Join us every Monday for 6 weeks, except for Easter Monday!
🕒 Time: 10am – 12pm
📍 Location: 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, ON
Register now! 👉 If you’re interested in joining or have questions, reach out to Elizabeth at 📧 epassmore@willowbridge.ca, 519-753-4173 ext.239. We can’t wait to welcome you to our group!

Mental Health Week - Events
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-10
Mental Health Week is here!
Join us as we come together to raise awareness, support one another, and celebrate mental health in our community. Keep an eye out for a week full of exciting events, workshops, and activities designed to connect, inspire, and empower.

Monday, May 5

10 AM: Flag Raising at Harmony Square (148 Colborne St., Brantford)

10:30 AM–12 PM: Meet and Greet at Gihekdagye Friendship Centre (148 Colborne St., Brantford)

11 AM: Flag Raising at 66 Grand River St. N, Paris

12:30 PM: Flag Raising at 50 Colborne St. S, Simcoe

1 PM–2:30 PM: Access to Justice and Mental Wellness Webinar

4 PM–7 PM: Mental Health and Wellness Fair at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

5 PM–7 PM: Mental Health Week Kickoff at Mohawk Park Pavilion (51 Lynnwood Dr., Brantford)

Tuesday, May 6

12 PM–1 PM: How to Support Someone in an Abusive Relationship Webinar (Zoom ID: 853 6831 8695 Password: [REDACTED]
4 PM–7 PM: Keychain Drums Workshop at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

5 PM–8 PM: Variety Showcase by Fortitude Youth Initiative at Gunners Club (115 Henry St., Brantford)

Wednesday, May 7

10 AM–4 PM: Mental Health and Wellness Expo at 275 Ramsey Dr., Dunnville

10 AM–12 PM: Mood Walk at 20 Darling St., Brantford

12 PM–1 PM: SOCA Dance Class in the community room at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

2:30 PM–4 PM: Food and Mood at 363 Colborne St., Brantford

5:30 PM: Emotional Freedom Technique Workshop in the Wilkin Boardroom at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

Thursday, May 8

10 AM– 11AM : Wellness for Caregivers Workshop at Harmony Square (120 Colborne St., Suite #106, Brantford)

4 PM–6 PM: Unmasking Mental Health Workshop (Ages 12–18) at 120 Colborne St., Suite #106, Brantford

5 PM–7 PM: Six Nations Mental Health Fair at Veterans Park, 1799 4th Line, Ohsweken

6 PM: Youth Healthy Relationships (Ages 14–18) at 2 Edge St., Brantford

6 PM–7:30 PM: Staying Connected to What’s Important at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

Friday, May 9

10 AM: Community Yoga at 643 Park Rd N, Brantford

12 PM–1 PM: Embracing Equity: Cultivating Inclusive Mental Health Care Webinar

5 PM: Moving Towards Mental Wellness: The Power of Mind-Body Healing at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

5 PM–7 PM: Strive Awards at 25 Curtis Ave N, Paris

Saturday, May 10

12 PM–2:30 PM: How Peer Support Is Helping to Unmask Mental Health at 20 Darling St., Brantford

For more details and registration information, please see our Facebook page as well as the BHNMentalHealthWeek Facebook page.

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 | 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 | 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
