Contact Brant

Contact Brant 1st point of contact for children/youth with Autism, FASD, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Happy Saturday!Looking for something to do this weekend? There are so many fun and festive things to do this time of yea...
11/29/2025

Happy Saturday!

Looking for something to do this weekend? There are so many fun and festive things to do this time of year - from parade, to markets, and more.❄️

This afternoon, you can celebrate the holiday season at the Santa Claus Parade and Brantford's Parade After Party! 🎅

The Santa Claus Parade starts at 2PM TODAY , Saturday, November 29, 2025. Followed by Brantford's Parade After Party in Harmony Square at 3PM.

There will be treats, meet and greets, face painting and more fun - and it's FREE! To learn more, visit www.Brantford.ca/ParadeAfterParty ⛄️.⁠

11/28/2025

Santa’s Wishlist is simple this year: help fill the shelves at the Brantford Food Bank.
If you’re attending the Santa Claus Parade tomorrow, our friends at Frontier Building Group will be collecting non-perishable donations along the route!

11/28/2025

🎄🎉 It all starts TOMORROW – November 29! 🎉🎄
The Santa Claus Parade kicks off at 2:00 p.m., and right after, join us in Harmony Square for the Parade After Party, proudly presented by Brant Animal Aid Foundation ! ✨
Bring the whole family for FREE festive activities, including the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and capture a magical photo with them! 📸🎅
Don’t miss this fun-filled afternoon of holiday cheer, community celebration, and festive memories! 🥳
For more details, visit 👉 www.brantford.ca/paradeafterparty

Due to inclement weather the Contact Brant office is closed today.  We are available by phone 519-758-8228.
11/28/2025

Due to inclement weather the Contact Brant office is closed today. We are available by phone 519-758-8228.

11/27/2025

Brantford's Community Skate Exchange gives residents the option to donate, exchange or pick-up a free pair of gently-used ice skates this winter. ❄️ ⛸️

Pick-up or drop-off gently used ice skates on Wednesdays, December 3 and 10, 2025 and January 7 to February 11, 2026, 3 pm to 6 pm at the Harmony Square main office (89 Dalhousie Street).

Gently-used ice skate donations are very appreciated at any of the City’s drop-off locations during regular business hours:
➡️ Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street
➡️ Brantford Public Library, Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street and St. Paul Branch, 441 St. Paul Avenue
➡️ Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
➡️ T.B Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
➡️ Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street
➡️ Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street
➡️ NEW! TD Civic Centre, 79 Market Street, S. (During Brantford Bulldogs home games)

Find details at https://www.brantford.ca/CommunitySkateExchange

11/27/2025

☕❄️ Warm up this holiday season with FREE hot chocolate! 🎉
Stop by the Parade After Party on November 29th and enjoy a delicious cup of Tim Hortons hot chocolate, while supplies last, as you take in all the festive fun! 🎄✨
A big thank you to Tim Hortons for helping us stay cozy and cheerful this season! 🎅🎁
Don’t forget to grab your cup and sip your way through the holiday magic! 🥳
For more details, visit 👉 www.brantford.ca/paradeafterparty

11/27/2025

Have a Happy Holiday in Brant!

The magic of the season is just around the corner, and the County of Brant is ready to shine bright with festive events for all ages.

🎄 Tree Lightings
Downtown St. George: Thursday, November 27, 6:30 pm
Downtown Burford: Friday, December 5, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

🎅 Santa Claus Parades
Paris: Saturday, December 6, 6:00 pm
Burford: Saturday, December 13, 5:00 pm
St. George: Saturday, December 13, 6:00 pm

✨ Christmas Lights in Paris Lions Park (60 Laurel Street, Paris)
The lights will shine daily from 5:00–11:00 pm throughout December.

Bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and experience the warmth, wonder, and community spirit that make the holidays in Brant so special.

For more information, including a list of special Holiday Skates, visit brant.ca/HolidaysInBrant

11/27/2025

Celebrate the holiday season at Brantford's Parade After Party, presented by the Brant Animal Aid Foundation. 🎉 Festivities begin a little earlier this year. Join the FREE family-fun on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Harmony Square at 3 pm, following the Santa Claus Parade which begins at 2 pm. Enjoy treats and special meet and greets with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Snow Sisters, face painting and more. 🎅 🤶 The afternoon concludes with an annual tree lighting ceremony. 🎄Find all the details at www.Brantford.ca/ParadeAfterParty

11/27/2025

Contact Brant facilitates the service resolution process in Brant to ensure that children and youth with urgent and complex needs are planned for by developing appropriate service options to reduce the risk of harm. Children and youth should be connected to Coordinated Service Planning.

To learn more, visit our website. https://bit.ly/4kHdPAC

Shout out to all the parents who are the  #1 cheerleaders and advocates. 💜
11/26/2025

Shout out to all the parents who are the #1 cheerleaders and advocates. 💜

11/26/2025

Register for Winter Swim Lessons offered at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. 🏊‍♀️ Swim Lessons will be offered once a week for 8-weeks beginning January 5, 2026. View lesson schedules and register online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet (search by "Activity" and "Dates").

11/26/2025

Our Mental Health Crisis Walk-in Clinic is now open at our 133 Elgin St. location. Talk to a Crisis Counsellor who can offer support with coping skills, safety planning, solution-focused support, and connections to other services.

For more information call our crisis line at (519) 759-7188
or 1 (866) 811-7188.Our Mental Health Crisis Walk-in Clinic is now open at our 133 Elgin St. location. Talk to a Crisis Counsellor who can offer support with coping skills, safety planning… See more

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255 Colborne Street, Unit 1 & 2
Brantford, ON
N3T2H3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15197588228

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About Us

Contact Brant is the first point of contact for children and youth ages 0-18 dealing with mental health concerns, developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism.

Contact Brant’s programs and services include:


  • A single point of access (intake and referral) to children’s mental health, children’s developmental services, and children’s Autism services

  • Providing information for community services and resources