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Offering Developmental and Counselling Services, our team is dedicated to providing responsive, creative and compassionate care.

10/21/2026

Looking for a fun, supportive space for your youth during the upcoming PD Day? Registration is open for our November Adventure Camp on Friday, November 20!

Designed for youth aged 8 to 17, our camp offers a sensory-friendly environment where participants can build friendships, practice social skills and have fun while school is out.

✅ Open to children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities
✅ Full-day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and half-day options available
✅ Only $25 (half day) or $50 (full day)
✅ Supervised by an RBA
✅ Ontario Autism Program (OAP) eligible

Spaces fill quickly. Email [email protected] today to secure your spot.

10/19/2026

Strong communities start with accessible support.

Last year, Willowbridge walked alongside more than 2,200 community members across Brantford and surrounding areas. Through mental health counselling, service coordination, respite care and behaviour supports, our team helps individuals and families navigate life's challenges with dignity and confidence.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our community programs.

10/15/2026

Everyone deserves safe, healthy and respectful relationships.

Today, we are proud to officially launch Your Body. Your Rights: Building Safe Relationships!

Building Safe Relationships is a free Ontario-wide program created to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build confidence, understand personal rights and stay safe.

Want to know what makes this unique program so special?

💜 Co-designed with lived experience: Paid advisors with lived experience at Willowbridge guided the words, illustrations and activities every step of the way.
💜 Centred in culture and community: Our collaboration with Community Living Six Nations "Ronatahskats" helped ensure the curriculum and learning tools honour Indigenous culture and diverse community perspectives.
💜 Backed by research: A dedicated research team from Brock University, Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University helped shape the curriculum and evaluate its outcomes.
💜 Powered by 20+ partners: Willowbridge is leading this project alongside more than 20 partner agencies across the province.
💜 Free tools for everyone: Access our easy-to-read guidebook, educational videos, caregiver tools and upcoming 6-week learning groups across Ontario.

Swipe through the slides above to learn more and explore the available resources.

Visit willowbridge.ca/buildingsaferelationships to view the free resources and stay connected for updates on Willowbridge BSR group registration!

10/14/2026

After more than 40 years in health and social services, our Executive Director, Leslie Josling, will retire in February 2027.

Leslie is the kind of leader who makes people believe more is possible. From pioneering our four-day workweek to guiding the Safe Relationships Project and spearheading the Riverside Hub, she has always led by listening first and building with people, not for them.

While we are emotional to say goodbye, we are so excited for her next adventure!

Now, our Board is looking for Willowbridge’s next Chief Executive Officer to carry that momentum forward. If you have the drive, compassion and heart to lead an incredible team, we’d love to connect.

Visit willowbridge.ca/careers to learn more and apply.

10/13/2026

Finding the right PD day care can feel impossible when your child needs extra support.

We’re piloting our new PD Day Adventure Camps for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities aged 8 to 17! It’s a sensory-friendly, low-pressure space to stay active and make friends.

Why families will love it:
• Small, supported groups led by caring staff and supervised by an RBA
• Tailored active games and quiet sensory spaces
• Half-day ($25) and full-day ($50) options
• OAP eligible

📅 Nov 20, 2026 AND Jan 22, 2027
📍 Brantford

Spots are limited. Visit willowbridge.ca/event/pd-day-adventure-program to learn more and register today!

10/07/2026

Community support in action!

Earlier this year, Emrick Mechanical LTD launched a fundraiser to support local agencies right here in Brantford. Last week, owner Chris stopped by our office to present us with a $600 donation toward our programs and services.

A huge thank you to Chris and the entire team at Emrick Mechanical for this generous gift. We are truly grateful for your partnership and your investment in building a stronger community!

10/05/2026

Your Body. Your Rights: Building Safe Relationships is a new project for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Ontario.

The full project officially launches later this month with free videos, a website and a comic-style educational book. But you do not have to wait to sign up for our upcoming in-person group!

Willowbridge is hosting a free, friendly six-week group starting on October 27. It is a safe place to learn and talk about:

🩵 Making friends and dating
🩵 Sexual health and s*x safety
🩵 Setting personal boundaries
🩵 Staying safe online
🩵 Consent (saying "yes" or "no")
🩵 Violence prevention and healthy relationships

Group sizes are small so everyone has a voice. Register early to save your spot!

Dates: Every Tuesday from October 27 to December 1
Times: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Age range: Adults with IDD (18+)
Cost: Free
Location: Gasworks, 141 Park St. N, Hamilton
Register: Email [email protected] or call 519-753-4173, ext. 239.

10/02/2026

Our new ArtVenture group for children and youth with autism and developmental disabilities starts next week. We still have a few spaces remaining. Register today to secure your child's spot - contact [email protected].

10/01/2026

Our calendar is full of wonderful opportunities this month! Visit willowbridge.ca/events to learn more and register!

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, our team is wearing orange in honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

Today is a day to listen, reflect, and honour the survivors of residential schools, the children who never came home, and the families and communities impacted.

Wearing orange is a small step. We encourage everyone to take time today to learn more and reflect on how we can all support reconciliation.

Address

54 Brant Avenue
Brantford, ON
N3T3G8

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

https://willowbridge.ca/

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