March Break Life Skills Camp
2026-03-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Hellos to High Fives
2026-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton, 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L8J 2M9, Canada
Build confidence, connect with others and strengthen your social skills in a fun, welcoming group for adults with developmental disabilities. Learn how to start conversations, make friends and keep them through interactive activities, role-plays and games.
Date/Time: Wednesdays from Jan. 28 to March 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Age Range: Adults
Location: Bloom Day Program – 108 Queenston Road, Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration: Fill out our online form to register.
For more information, contact Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca.
For accessible transportation to Bloom, contact DARTS at info@dartstransit.com.

Games Group
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 and 5 more dates | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A mix of Bingo, Pictionary, and Trivia. Open to current Willowbridge participants.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registrant Requirements: Open to Developmental Services clients only.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
Registration
To register, contact Amanda Downs at 905.741.4723 or adowns@willowbridge.ca.

Building Healthy Intimate Relationships
2026-03-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A free six-week group for women and non-binary individuals to learn about healthy vs. unhealthy conflict and how to improve relationships.
Date/Time: Tuesdays from March 24 to April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Age Range: Open to Adult Counselling Clients Only
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register, email lhensen@willowbridge.ca.

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-03-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families in Brantford-Brant. Walk-in sessions are free, 1 hour long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward improve mental health.
Age Range: All ages
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.

Skill Up Sessions
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join us at 10:30 a.m. once a month for free, interactive groups on everyday skills. Each month features a new topic — from healthy living to budgeting to internet safety. Join us to expand your skillset, meet new friends and enjoy some yummy treats!
Topics and Schedule

October 21, 2025 – Staying Healthy Over the Winter
November 11, 2025 – Employment Readiness with YWCA
December 9, 2025 – Holiday Budgeting
January 13, 2026 – Pet Therapy
February 10, 2026 – Sexuality Clinic
March 10, 2026 – Healthy Eating
April 14, 2026 – Internet Safety
May 12, 2026 – Mental Health awareness
June 9, 2025 – Summer Sun and Heat safety

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Age Range: Developmental Services Adults Only
Location: Gasworks – 141 Park St. N.
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register, fill out the online registration form. Everyone who pre-registers and attends will receive a gift card!

HER - Your Power Your Safety
2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
You deserve respect, safety and great relationships! Join HER — a free, weekly 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: Tuesdays from April 21 to June 16Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free!
Registration*: To register, contact Elisha at 519.753.4173, ext. 298 or emacwhirter@willowbridge.ca

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-05-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Free, specialized walk-in single counselling sessions for individuals, couples and families in Brantford-Brant. Walk-in sessions are free, 50 minutes long and designed to be impactful, helping you work toward improve mental health.
Age Range: All ages
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.

Willowbridge Spring Social
2026-05-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Knights of Columbus Council, 12 Catherine Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 6B8, Canada
We’re so excited to invite our clients, participants, and family and friends of Willowbridge to our first annual FREE community event – the Willowbridge Spring Social!
The afternoon is all about good vibes and great people. We have planned a variety of activities to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including:
• Free food and drinks: A light meal, lots of snacks, and refreshments.
• Sundae bar: Ice cream with loads of toppings to help beat the heat.
• Live entertainment: Up-close magic with and live music.
• Family fun: A bouncy castle, lawn games and an activity station for the whole family.
• Prizes: Enter your name for a chance to win some great prizes.
• So much more!

Date: May 30
Time: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Registrant Requirements: Open to all Willowbridge clients and participants (all ages)
Location: 12 Catharine Avenue, Brantford (Knights of Columbus)
Cost: Free!
Registration
To register, visit our EventBrite page.
Read more about the upcoming event in our blog. For additional information, contact hello@willowbridge.ca

Summer Social Group - Board Games
2026-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join us every Monday this June at Willowbridge for a relaxed and enjoyable social group designed for adults who want to connect, have fun and build social skills in a welcoming environment. Each week will feature a different summer-inspired activity, including board games, pottery painting, pet therapy, a picnic and tie dye.
This group focuses on providing a fun, low-pressure space to socialize, make new friends and enjoy engaging activities together. Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply take part in creative and interactive experiences, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the activity, stay for the connection!

All Summer Social Groups
– June 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Board Games
– June 8 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Pottery Painting
– June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Pet Therapy (dog visit)
– June 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Summer Picnic (lunch will be provided)
– June 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Tie Dye T-shirts (pre-registration required for shirt size)

Who can attend: Developmental Services Adults Only
Location: 141 Park St. N., Hamilton
Cost: Free!
Registration: To register, contact Abby at across@willowbridge.ca.
Registration Bonus: Those who are pre-registered and attend will receive a gift card!
Registration is required for all sessions. T-shirt size is also needed for June 29 session.

Summer Social Group - Pottery Painting
2026-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services – Hamilton Office, 141 Park Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Building Safe Relationships
2026-06-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Ontario
We are starting a new group about healthy and unhealthy relationships, consent, boundaries, sexual health, and dating. This group is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We will learn together and try different games and activities. Your experiences can help us make the future group fun and helpful for others.
When: Wednesdays on June 10, June 17 and June 24 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free
Registration: To sign up or ask questions, contact Rose Singh at 519.753.4173, ext. 248 or rsingh@willowbridge.ca.
Registration Perk: You will get a $50 gift card if you come to all three days
By joining these three afternoon sessions, you will help us build this new group.
