Mental Health Services
There are many Mental Health services available to all residents at all times.
On this page:
Children and Youth Resources
Contact Brant
Contact Brant has been serving Brantford and the County of Brant for over two decades and is the single point of access for child and youth, behaviour, developmental and other special needs services
- Visit the Contact Brant webpage
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people Feel Out Loud. Call 1.800.668.6868, Text CONNECT to 686868, or connect with the Kids Help Phone Live Chat.
- Visit the Kids Help Phone webpage
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services offers services and support for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Woodview offers Mental Health walk-in clinics for children and youth up to 18 years and their families. Call 519.752.5308 or Text 226.920.4427
Mental Health Resources for all ages
Brantford Regional Indigenous Support Centre
BRISC is a Friendship Centre that promotes culture and traditions supporting the Urban Indigenous Community in the areas of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties.
Canadian Mental Health Association (Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Branch)
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a charitable, non-profit agency contributing to the mental well-being of the community through education and support services to all persons 16 years of age and over with mental illness, mental disorders and their families in a safe, discrimination free environment.
- Are you in Crisis? Call 1.866.811.7188
- Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association webpage
Good 2 Talk
Good2Talk provides 24/7 free, confidential support services for post-secondary students in Ontario. Call 1.866.925.5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868.
- Visit the Good 2 Talk webpage
SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services is here to help you with free, confidential support for addiction and/or mental health. If you need immediate crisis support or counselling, please call the 24/7 crisis line at 519.759.7188 or 1.866.811.7188.
- Visit the SOAR Community Services webpage
Suicide Crisis Helpline
The Suicide Crisis Helpline provides a safe space to talk if you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else. Call or text 9-8-8 toll free, any time. Lines are open 24/7, every day of the year. If your safety is at risk call 911 right away.
Visit the Suicide Crisis Helpline webpage