Willowbridge

Games Group
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) and 4 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.

Skill Up Sessions
2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-10 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!

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, 2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-04 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

Hellos to High Fives
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-04 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.

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-02-24 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.

Families Helping Families: Navigating Guardianship and Power of Attorney
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00
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.
