Willowbridge Community Services

05/04/2026

Please note our phones are currently down. Please call 519-761-3502 if it's an emergency, or email us at hello@willowbridge.ca.

We are looking into the situation and hope that it will be sorted out shortly.

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and this week (May 5–11) is Mental Health Week across Canada! 💚

This year's theme is Unmasking Mental Health — a reminder that real healing happens when we feel safe enough to drop the mask and be seen. To kick things off, check out the full calendar of Mental Health Week events happening right here in Brantford.

We'll also be sharing tips, information and resources throughout the month to support your well-being. Stay tuned — and don't forget to share with someone who might need it.

05/01/2026

We want to know...

Community means something different to everyone. Maybe it's a familiar face. A place that feels safe. A moment when someone showed up for you.

What does community mean to you? Tell us in the comments!

04/28/2026

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're excited to share more amazing news!

Yesterday, Will Bouma visited our office to announce that we received a $597,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to expand our subsidized counselling in Brantford-Brant. That means shorter wait times, more support and faster access to care for the individuals, couples and families who need it most.

We're so grateful for this investment in our community!

Visit https://willowbridge.ca/2026/04/28/subsidized-quick-access-counselling-brantford-otf-grant to learn more!

Subsidized, quick-access counselling in Brantford-Brant is expanding. Learn how a $597,000 OTF grant is helping Willowbridge help more people.

04/28/2026

We're so excited to share some long-awaited, positive news for our community! 🎉

Willowbridge is proud to lead the Riverside Hub project, a $60 million investment that will bring 11 community organizations together in one accessible space in the City of Brantford.

While we're still in the planning stages, we're happy to share that our Brantford city counsillors shared support for the proposal. Their support allows us to apply for provincial funding and brings us one step closer to making this project a reality!

This is just the beginning. Follow along at willowbridge.ca or riversidehub.ca as we share more about what this means for our community. 🙌

To read more about this exciting project, visit the news section of our website or the Brantford Expositor.

04/28/2026

Big news — and we can't wait to tell you more! 🎉

We're leading the Riverside Hub, a $60 million project that will bring 11 community organizations together in one accessible space in the City of Brantford. While we're still in the planning stages, we're happy to share that our Brantford city counsillors shared support for the proposal. Their support allows us to apply for provincial funding and brings us one step closer to making this project a reality!

This is just the beginning. Follow along at willowbridge.ca or riversidehub.ca as we share more about what this means for our community. 🙌

To read more about this exciting project, visit: https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors

04/27/2026

At Willowbridge, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. That's exactly what our Routes Respite Community program is all about. 🌱

Routes is a community inclusion program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — offering meaningful activities, skill-building opportunities and real connections. From volunteering in the community to participating in daily activities, our Routes participants are out there living their best lives every single day.

Want to learn more and participate in our community? Visit https://willowbridge.ca/routes-respite-community/.

04/22/2026

Behind so much of what we do at Willowbridge is a group of people who show up simply because they care. 🤝

This Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to thank our volunteers — from our Board to our co-op students — who've given their time, energy and heart to our community. From supporting our programs to cheering on the people we serve, you make a difference that can't be measured.

Thank you. Truly. 💛

04/20/2026

We have exciting news that we've been waiting to share with our community! 🎉

Willowbridge is leading the Riverside Hub - a $60 million project that will bring 11 community organizations together under one roof, right here in the City of Brantford. Last week, Brantford city counsillors unanimously backed the project, which is a huge step forward.

What does that mean for our community? One location. Easier access. More connected care for the people who need it most.

We're so grateful to our amazing partner organizations and everyone who has supported this vision. We'll be sharing a lot more about the Riverside Hub in the coming months, so visit willowbridge.ca or riversidehub.ca to stay updated!

In the meantime, you can read more about this milestone in the Brantford Expositor: https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-news/riverside-hub-project-receives-strong-backing-of-brantford-city-councillors

04/16/2026

🌸 Registration is now open for the Willowbridge Spring Social!

Join us on Friday, May 30 from 12–3 p.m. at 12 Catharine Ave. for a free afternoon of fun, food and friendship — open to our clients, participants and their family and friends.

Here's what to look forward to:
🍦 Sundae bar + free food and drinks
🎩 Live magic with The Magic Man
🎵 Live local music
🏰 Bouncy castle and lawn games
🐾 A visit from Autism Dog Services
🎁 Free tote bags for the first 100 guests!

Spots are limited! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/willowbridge-spring-social-tickets-1984803152659 to register today and we'll see you on May 30!

04/15/2026

We’re proud to be part of the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) – a first-of-its-kind partnership providing wraparound care for children with urgent and complex needs, and their families across Ontario – including right here in our community.

Thanks to annualized funding from the Ontario government – especially the Ministries of Health and Children, Community and Social Services – and in collaboration with McMaster Children's Hospital, Holland Bloorview, CHEO, and 30+ partners, this service can continue to support approximately 1,100 children and families each year.

Early outcomes are showing improved child health, reduced family stress, and fewer hospital and emergency visits – proof of what’s possible when we wrap care seamlessly around the whole child and their family.

We’re proud to be part of this integrated, inclusive and innovative model of care. ❤️

Read more: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/news-ensannouncement-9apr26/ ‎

04/14/2026

Our team has a lot of heart! ❤️

In our 2025 staff survey, our team gave Willowbridge a 4.6 out of 5 for being a place they are proud to work. We are so happy to see that our employees love what they do every day.

We want to be an employer of choice in Brantford. This means making our workplace the best it can be for the people who care for our community.

Our staff are the reason we can provide great counselling and developmental services support. We are so lucky to have them!