Willowbridge Community Services

06/05/2026

This week is National AccessAbility Awareness Week — a reminder that accessible communities are stronger communities. 💙

Accessibility means more than ramps and elevators. It means removing barriers so that every person — regardless of ability — can fully participate in their community.

At Willowbridge, we're committed to building services and spaced that meet people where they are. Because everyone deserves access to support.

06/04/2026

Summer camp is almost here — and this one is built for connection! 🏕️🌟

Introducing Connect Adventure Camp — a brand-new summer camp experience for children 6 and older with autism or a developmental disability, held right here in Brantford.

3 groups. 3 unique experiences. All designed to help your child build friendships, grow social confidence and have a whole lot of fun.

🌱 Play Pals (ages 6–9) — June 29 to July 3 | Half-day | $250/camper
🤝 Connect Crew (ages 9–12) — July 13 to July 17 | Full day | $500/camper
⭐ The Social Circle (ages 13+) — August 3 to August 7 | Full day | $500/camper

Camp costs are subsidized thanks to available funding. Spaces are limited to a maximum of 8 campers per group to keep things supportive and low-stimulation.

To learn more, visit willowbridge.ca. To register, email [email protected].

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Willowbridge, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, supported and celebrated — exactly as they are.

This June, we honour the resilience, joy and strength of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is more than a month — it's a reminder that belonging matters, and that inclusive spaces save lives.

We are proud to be a space where all people are welcomed and supported. 💙

P.S. We're thrilled to join Brantford Pride's Pride in the Park event on June 20. Be sure to stop by our booth if you'll be attending!

06/03/2026

We're still working on getting our phone lines back up and running.

If you need to contact the office, call 519-761-3502 or email us at [email protected].

We appreciate your patience!

Our phone lines may be down for the next 24 hours as we switch providers.

To reach the office, please call 519-761-3502, or email us at [email protected].

06/02/2026

🏆 We’re honoured to share that Willowbridge Community Services has received a 2025–26 Attorney General’s Victim Services Award of Distinction from the Government of Ontario.

This provincial award recognizes individuals and organizations working to support victims of crime and raise awareness of victims’ issues across Ontario.

Willowbridge was recognized for its leadership in preventing and responding to violence against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including our Healthy Relationships (HER) Project and Your Body, Your Rights: Building Safe Relationships initiative.

“This award belongs to a much larger community. It reflects the courage of people with lived experience who helped shape this work, the commitment of our partners across Ontario, and a shared belief that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve safer relationships, greater autonomy, and equitable access to support.”
— Devon Atherton, Director of Projects, Willowbridge Community Services

Thank you to the advisors, community partners, researchers, caregivers, service providers, and people with lived experience whose voices continue to guide this work every day.

Together, we are building safer, more inclusive communities where everyone has the right to healthy relationships, safety, and support. 💙💚

06/02/2026

Our phone lines may be down for the next 24 hours as we switch providers.

To reach the office, please call 519-761-3502, or email us at [email protected].

06/01/2026

Summer is (almost) here, and so are some awesome new groups! Be sure to sign up for one of these great opportunities this month. 🌻

05/29/2026

Did you know you can support Willowbridge with an online donation? 💛

When you give to Willowbridge, you're helping ensure that people in our community can access the counselling, developmental and respite services they need — when they need them most.

Every dollar goes directly toward supporting the programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives right here in Brantford.

If you're able to give, we'd be so grateful. Visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/37876 to make a gift.

05/25/2026

We want to know! 💬

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and we're curious: What's one small thing you do to protect your mental health on a tough day?

Drop your answer in the comments. You never know whose day your answer might brighten.

05/22/2026

Every number tells a story. 💚

In 2024–2025, Willowbridge supported nearly 1,800 people in our community through counselling services.

Behind every one of those numbers is a person who made the brave decision to reach out — and a dedicated team ready to walk alongside them.

We're proud to be here for our community. And we're grateful for every person, partner and donor who makes this work possible.