Willowbridge

Move & Mingle
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
Looking for a fun, inclusive community? Move & Mingle is here for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities! We gather every two weeks to enjoy walks, games, and a chance to connect socially in a supportive environment.
🗓 Starting Date: November 14, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Location: Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr, Hamilton, ON
Join us every two weeks until May 29, 2025!
For questions, reach out to Sarah at 📧 smcvey@willowbridge.ca or 📞 289-659-1568.
Register now! 👉 Sign up here

Games Group
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 and 2 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.

BINGO
2025-04-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Join the Willowbridge Respite Program for some BINGO fun with prizes, snacks, and friends!

Dates: Jan 10 & 24, Feb 7 & 21, Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2, 16 & 30, Jun 13
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Cost: $5 per session ($10 on June 13, $5 pizza $5 game)
Register: Contact our Respite Program at, pgravelle@willowbridge.ca 519-753-4173 ext. 337

HER - Your Safety, Your Power
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, 2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 and 1 more date | 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 | Ontario
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 | Ontario
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.
