HOPE Brant

05/09/2026

We sincerely apologize, but due to unforeseen circumstances, our Sunday Drop-In Program will be closed this week.

We truly regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next weekend.

05/07/2026

Join us this Saturday at our Peer Drop-In program for some rock painting with Kayla!

There’s a special reason behind the fun! We’re getting ready to launch our brand-new walking program in early June, and we couldn’t be more excited. In the past, our Mood Walks included hiding painted rocks along the trails to spread a little joy and encouragement and we’re bringing that tradition back!

Not into painting? Come for a coffee and a chat instead. Connection is what we’re all about.

Saturdays & Sundays | 12–2:30 p.m.
20 Darling Street
sandy@hopebrant.ca

Wishing you a restful, joy-filled weekend and we hope you visit our drop-in.

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

What a wonderful turnout for last night’s Mental Health Week kick-off event! It was heartwarming to see kids and adults alike enjoying the evening and connecting with one another.

The YMCA was a fantastic venue, offering plenty of space for the many organizations that came together to share resources and support. From games and giveaways to food and music, the energy in the room was uplifting and full of community spirit.

EDIT: I forgot to add, thank you to DeeDee from the The Knotty Knitter Store for the adorable crocheted sunflower for our table. We received a number of compliments about it. Thanks DeeDee!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how connection strengthens mental health. Be sure to visit BHN Mental Health Week to check out all the events and activities happening throughout the week!

05/04/2026

We are ready for the BHN Mental Health Week kick off event.

Stop by and say hi to Steph and Sandy. Play a quick game of connection Bingo. We also have a kiddo bingo version along with some prizes for the littles.

Lots of resources here to learn about how important connection is for your mental health, games, food, door prizes and fun for everyone!

Ymca - Big Gym
5pm - 7pm

We 'Hope' to see you. 🌻

05/04/2026

It’s Mental Health Week!

Throughout the week there will be events to recognize the power of connection. This year’s theme, “Come together, Canada,” reminds us that meaningful relationships help build resilience and protect our well-being. A simple conversation, a shared laugh, or a moment of understanding can make a lasting difference.

Join us this evening for the Mental Health Week Kick-Off Event. This is a chance to learn, share, explore local resources, and enjoy games and refreshments with the whole family.

So come on out and connect with your community. When we gather as a community, we reduce isolation, strengthen belonging, and remind one another that no one has to navigate their journey alone.

Connection strengthens mental health. Let’s come together.

05/02/2026

05/02/2026

👋 Hey Brantford, Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk! The official 2026 Mental Health Week Calendar of Events is here! 💚 This year’s theme is “Come Together, Canada: Stronger Connections, Better Mental Health” - join us for fun, creative, and interactive ways to connect, learn, and support mental wellness.

Held every May, Mental Health Week brings community partners and residents together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the many ways we can care for our mental health and each other.

Woodview is proud to co-chair the Mental Health Week organizing committee alongside our friends at Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch and so many amazing community partners and organizers.

Come out and enjoy art therapy, a youth talent show, mindful stretching, a wellness expo, soap making, sensory bin-making, a self-care symposium, rock painting, and sooooo much more! 🎨🧘‍♀️🫧🌿

Follow BHN Mental Health Week for all the details and join the fun from May 4 to 9!

05/02/2026

What a wonderful turnout at the Community Hub Information open house! It was also so nice to reconnect with our community partners.

Seeing the plans come to life for the first time was truly exciting. The vision for this hub is beautiful! And not just the design, but in purpose. It will be a welcoming space where people from across the community can come together and access a wide range of supports and services all under one roof!

This project represents a shared commitment to strengthening our community. While it may still be a few years away, it is absolutely something worth waiting for, and we can’t wait to see it become a reality.

04/30/2026

We’re here at the YMCA in Meeting Room A for the Community Hub Open House, and we’d love to see you!

If you’re curious about the proposed plans, the vision for the space, and the resources that will be brought together under one roof, come on down and learn more about this exciting project.

Be sure to stop by the HOPE table, say hello, and connect with us. We’re happy to chat and share what this means for our community.

Hope to see you soon!

04/29/2026

We are thrilled to share that planning is officially underway for a long-awaited community hub that will bring many vital resources together under one roof.

This exciting project represents collaboration, connection, and a stronger future for our community and HOPE is incredibly proud to be part of it.

If you would like to learn more, join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 30th, at the YMCA for a community information open house.

Come discover the services and supports that will be available when the hub opens, meet partners involved in the project, and learn how this shared space will serve our community in meaningful ways.

Thursday, April 30
YMCA Brantford - meeting room A
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this exciting next chapter together.

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.