Willowbridge

Walk-In Counselling Session
2026-10-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

Games Group
2026-10-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-11-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Thrive Workshops
2026-11-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-12-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
A series of supportive, practical workshops to help build resilience, manage stress and find balance in everyday life.
Topics and Schedule

November 4: Chills and Skills: Helpful strategies for managing stress.
November 11: From Criticism to Kindness: Mastering the Art of Self-Compassion: Skills to help you practice self compassion
November 18: The Science of Happiness: Learn about what makes us happy (and what doesn’t) according to science, and practical strategies for building a happier life.
November 25: Coping with the Holidays: Learn skills for dealing with difficult family dynamics, financial stress, and loss and loneliness over the holidays.

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Who Can Attend: Adult Ontario Works Clients Only
Cost: Free
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Registration: To register, email hello@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.

Move & Mingle
2026-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Date: Every other Thursday starting January 8
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Williams Cafe, 47 Discovery Dr., Hamilton, ON*
Registration: To register, fill out our registration form.
For questions, reach out to Sarah at smcvey@willowbridge.ca or 289-659-1568.

Cooking With Confidence: Stirring Up Independence
2026-11-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Willowbridge Community Services, 54 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 3G8, Canada
Designed to build independence in the kitchen, this 6-week group will teach kitchen safety, affordable meal planning, and how to prepare delicious, healthy recipes. Plus, each participant will receive 1 small kitchen item and a local grocery store gift card for attending!
Dates:
– September 24
– October 9
– November 9
– December 8
– January 11
– February 2
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Who Can Join: Developmental Services Adults Only (18+)
Cost: Free!
Location: 54 Brant Ave, Brantford
Registration: To register, contact welcome@willowbridge.ca or call 519.753.4173.
