
At the County of Brant, we are working diligently to support our community through the Covid-19 pandemic. The County of Brant, in collaboration with the City of Brantford, is supporting our local agencies that continue to provide essential services to those in need.
The County of Brant has provided a “one-stop” location for those seeking information on current resources available during this time. This includes, but not limited to, special accommodations to support seniors, delivery services, mental health resources and much more.
Are you looking for local business and industry support and resources? Please visit www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether on our Economic Development website.
For information on County of Brant services as well as public health contacts and more relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.brant.ca/COVID-19.
Local Community Resources
Please see the appropriate section below for more information. If you know of a community resource that you would like included please email community@brant.ca with more information.
Face Masks
Face Masks available to County of Brant residents. |
We want to thank Brant Co. Facemasks for supplying masks to residents at no cost.
Face Masks are available for adults, youth and children.
To arrange a pickup, please contact community@brant.ca
About Brant Co. Facemasks
Brant Co. Facemasks is a group of community volunteers who sew to provide masks to seniors and those in need in our county. This mask is gifted to you on behalf of the County of Brant.
Your mask is 100 % cotton fabric. It has a nose piece to fit the mask at the bridge of the nose and a pocket in which you may put a filter.
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Food & Pharmacy
Grocery (including special accommodations to support Seniors and vulnerable individuals) |
For more information please contact the stores listed below as their options are subject to change.
No Frills (Paris), 71 Dundas St E, Paris 1.866.987.6453
- Seniors & Medically Fragile Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 7:00-8:00 am
- Delivery Service: Not available
- PC Express - Order online and no contact pick-up in store
Sobeys (Paris), 307 Grand River St N, Paris 519.442.4485
- Seniors Hours: Daily from 7:00-8:00 am
- Delivery Service: Place order by phone Tuesday & Thursday between 8:30-10:30 am or email order to sby899paris@sobeys.com. Email orders must be received by 8:00 am day of delivery. Deliveries are made either day of or day after and must be paid for with Mastercard, VISA or cheque.
- Pharmacy: 519.442.1044
Additional grocery:
St. George Foodtown - 27 Beverly St. W, St. George 519.448.1333
Physically distanced in store shopping
Burford Foodland - 21 King St. E, Burford 519.449.5666
Physically distanced in-store shopping
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Grocery through local farms/retail stores |
For more information please visit www.brant.ca/ShopLocal |
Restaurants offering takeout |
For a listing of open restaurants offering takeout, please visit our County of Brant Restaurant and takeout guide at www.brant.ca/TakeoutGuide
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Food Banks & other community assistance programs |
The following food banks are available in the County of Brant.
Services Available - Please click on location below to visit their website or call for up-to-date information/to make an appointment:
Brant Food Bank - operated by the Salvation Army (located in Paris): 519.442.3432
** Christmas Hours ** The Food Bank will be open the following days in December - Thursday, December 3 and Monday, December 21. If you are in need of assistance during the closure please contact the Cedarview Church Food Pantry (contact information below)
In addition to providing the emergency food bank services to County of Brant residents, the Salvation Army is now expanding services to ensure food security to residents during this time. This will include (but may not be limited to):
- Assisting families, seniors, residents who are considered vulnerable or isolated and those who are in mandated quarantine/unable to leave their homes.
- Services beyond food bank will include delivery of food, grocery shopping/delivery, delivery of healthy snacks, etc.
If you require these services please contact the Salvation Army directly at 519.442.3432 or 519.752.7814 (Food Security Hotline).
Fellowship Baptist Church, Burford: 519.449.5315, 519.720.8886 (cell), Food Bank Coordinator: Michelle Clark
St. James Anglican Church Food Bank (Paris): 519.442.4334
Cedarview Church - Food pantry (Paris): call 519.442.4448 between 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Brantford Food Bank - Serving County of Brant residents - please visit website for more information
Paris Free Little Pantry - Located at 2 Elm St (Outside the Paris Optimist Club Building) and operates on an honour system - people are invited to take and also leave food items
Looking to make a donation?
Below is a listing of items that food banks are in need of:
Please call ahead to the Burford Food Bank if you plan to drop-off donations. Brant Food Bank (located in Paris) drop-off on Monday or Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm (drop-off bins are also available at No Frills or Sobeys in Paris).
- Canned meats
- Fruit (fresh or canned) and produce (potatoes, onions and carrots)
- Kids school snacks
- Juice
- Instant coffee/tea bags
- Hygiene items – soap and tooth paste
- Kraft Dinner
Community Christmas Hamper Program
The organizers of the 2020 Community Christmas Hamper Program have shared the following update:
Due to COVID-19 the Community Christmas Hamper Program has changed the donations that will be accepted. Applicants will no longer receive food hampers and toys, as they have in the past, but will instead receive gift cards for food and toys.
Please find the application for the program below. County of Brant Residents may also pick up applications from November 1 to 30 at the Paris Fairgrounds Office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 4 pm.
Monetary donations will be graciously received at the Paris Fairgrounds Office, where receipts will be issued.
Monetary donations will also be received at both Sobeys and No Frills in Paris.
Completed applications will be received until December 5, 2020 with pick-up the following week.
For any questions please contact Shirley Simons at 519.442.3550.
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Pharmacy |
Sobeys (Paris), 307 Grand River St N, Paris 519.442.4485
- Seniors Hours: Friday, 7:00-8:00 am
- Delivery Service: Place order by phone Tuesday & Thursday between 8:30-10:30 am OR e-mail order to sby899paris@sobeys.com. For email orders make sure they are in by 8:00 am day of delivery. Deliveries are made either day of or day after and must be paid for with Mastercard, VISA or cheque.
- Pharmacy: 519.442.1044
Northville Pharmacy, 300 Grand River St N, Paris 519.442.4283
- Delivery: for Prescriptions only
Rest Acres Pharmacy, 1084 Rest Acres Rd, Paris 519.442.7474
- Delivery: for prescriptions only
Rexall, 72 Grand River St N, Paris 519.442.2203
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 75a Main St., St. George 519.448.1368
- Delivery: for prescriptions only
Pharmasave, 112 King St., Burford 519.449.2446
Offering shopping while incorporating physical distancing.
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Social Assistance Resources
Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs |
Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP):
COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
Benefit to assist those who do not qualify for regular Ontario Works assistance. Not available to people who are receiving, or eligible to receive, Ontario Works or ODSP.
To apply, people can:
Call: 519.759.7009
Online: www.ontario.ca/community
COVID 19 Benefit
For current recipients of Ontario Works or ODSP. Additional amounts available to single individuals or families to assist with additional costs related to pandemic. To access this benefit people should call their caseworker at 519.759.3330 if they are on Ontario Works or 519.756.5790 if they are on ODSP
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Emergency Financial Support |
Additional Financial Assistance resources:
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services – COVID-19 Residential Relief Fund (CRRF)
County of Brant Payment Information
For information regarding County of Brant accounts receivable payment options please see the Payments section at www.brant.ca/COVID-19.
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Emergency Shelters |
All Emergency Shelters in the City of Brantford remain open during this time and have activated an integrated pandemic plan along with the partner shelter operators which focuses on removing individuals at risk of severe disease due to age or underlying health conditions from shelters to alternative arrangements and creating isolation spaces within shelters for those showing symptoms or awaiting test results.
Please visit: City of Brantford Emergency Shelters website
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Childcare
Childcare |
Childcare facilities are permitted to be open during the province-wide shutdown. Please contact your local providers for details.
County of Brant After School Program
- Due to online learning, After School programs will be cancelled the week of January 4, 2021.
- Elementary schools are scheduled to return to in person classes on January 11,2021. The After School Program will return on this date.
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Volunteering in Action & Donations
The County of Brant is a generous community! Thank you for taking care of each other.
Seeking Support and Volunteer Opportunities |
Paris Presbyterian Church
Are you seeking support or looking to offer a helping hand in the County of Brant?
Anyone wishing to make donations or if you are an organization in need of supplies please contact the church by phone at the number listed below.
Website: www.forparis.ca
Phone: 519.865.7896
Cedarview Church is offering support to those in the community is the following ways:
Please visit their website for more information: www.cedarviewchurch.com/covid19-update
Provincial needs:
Ontario Together
A provincial initiative that welcomes help from businesses, researchers and organizations who can supply emergency products and innovative solutions to support our response to Covid-19. Ontario Together website
Ontario jobs in Agriculture and Food If you’re looking for a new professional opportunity and the chance to make a difference during this COVID-19 outbreak, this is a one-stop-shop that highlights employment openings and training resources in Ontario’s agriculture and food sector.
Ontario agriculture and food jobs website
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Food Bank Donations |
Below is a listing of items that food banks are in need of:
Please call ahead to the Burford Food Bank if you plan to drop-off donations. Phone numbers for food banks can be found below. For the Brant Food Bank (located in Paris) drop-off is on Monday or Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm (drop-off bins are also available at No Frills or Sobeys in Paris).
- Canned meats
- Fruit (fresh or canned) and produce (potatoes, onions and carrots)
- Kids school snacks
- Juice
- Instant coffee/tea bags
- Hygiene items – soap and tooth paste
- Kraft Dinner
Brant Food Bank - operated by the Salvation Army (located in Paris): 519.442.3432
Fellowship Baptist Church, Burford: 519.449.5315, 519.720.8886 (cell), Food Bank Coordinator: Michelle Clark. Drop off is available is the second and fourth Monday of the month between 4:00-5:00pm. For others times please call.
St. James Anglican Church Food Bank (Paris): 519.442.4334
Cedarview Church - Food pantry (Paris): call 519.442.4448 between 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Brantford Food Bank - Serving County of Brant residents - please visit website for more information
Paris Free Little Pantry - Located at 2 Elm St (Outside the Paris Optimist Club Building) and operates on an honour system - people are invited to take and also leave food items
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Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation |
The current COVID-19 situation is placing an extraordinary demand on the resources of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS).
By allocating your donation to the COVID-19 Fund, you will help to ensure the BCHS is able to provide effectively for patients throughout this crisis.
Thank you for your generosity at this unprecedented time.
Please visit the website for more information:
https://bchsfoundation.thankyou4caring.org
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Mental Health, Wellness and more
Crisis support and other mental health resources |
Although Mental Health Week has passed we encourage you to visit the following links for a number of online activities that support mental well being: Brant Mental Health Awareness Week links: www.facebook.com/BrantsMentalHealthAwarenessWeek www.instagram.com/brantmentalhealthawarenessweek/ www.twitter.com/BrantMHAWeek
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services Woodview's services for the County of Brant include:
- Office Based Counseling - Brief Counseling - Youth Justice - Intensive Child & Family Services - WrapAround - Respite Services - Day Treatment Programs - Stop Now & Plan (SNAP) Program - Camp Unity (FASD) - Family Support Provider - Youth Wellness Hub ('Woodview in the Square' at Harmony Square) - Mental Health Walk-In Clinic (6 days a week, no waitlist)
Mental Health Walk-In Clinics for children and youth up to 18 years and their families. Simply call 519-752-5308 and press "0" or text 226-920-4427 and we'll book you a face-to-face or virtual appointment with a Woodview counsellor. It's free, confidential, and no referral or health card are required.
Website: https://woodview.ca
Phone: 519-752-5308
COVID-19 (January 4, 2021 update): Although our physical office locations are currently closed to comply with Public Health requirements, we are still here for you. Our services will continue to remain virtual with the exception of elementary school programs which will reopen for in-person service on January 11th, 2021.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Branch links: https://bhn.cmha.ca www.facebook.com/cmhabranthaldimandnorfolk/
Contact Brant Please contact us at 519.758.8228 Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 or email: information@contactbrant.net
Contact Brant is your first place to start to get community services for children and youth with emotional, behavioural or developmental concerns. We provide:
- Information about available services and resources
- Intake interview and referral to appropriate services
- Coordination of your services
St. Leonards Mental Health Crisis Line
New - Mental Health Clinic Hours in Brant
Tues/Thurs between 2:00 - 6:00 pm beginning December 1.
Appointment must be booked in advance. For more information on St. Leonards services and to book your appointment today please phone:
519-759-7188 OR 1-866-811-7188 Please see the following additional contacts: St. Leonards contacts
Kids Help Phone
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Live chat online at www.kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
Nova Vita 24hr Crisis & Support Line
The following essential services continue to operate in full capacity:
24 Hour Crisis and Support Line: Dial 519-752-HELP to receive immediate support and safety planning. This service is available to all members of our community.
Emergency Shelter: is open to provide safe shelter and essential support to women and children impacted by domestic violence and homelessness.
Visit https://novavita.org/coronavirus/
Assaulted Womens Helpline
Crisis Line for Abused Women:
o TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511 o TOLL FREE TTY: 1-8666-863-7868 o #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile
Senior Safety Line- TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011
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Churches |
If you are offering an online service and would like it to be listed below please email community@brant.ca with your information.
New Harvest Church (Scotland) - Sunday Zoom Gatherings (welcome to all) Sundays at 10:30 am. Zoom ID: 811 818 7184. More information on their Facebook page.
Blessed Sacrament Church (Burford) - Facebook live Sunday Service at 10:00 am - Blessed Sacrament Church Facebook page
Glen Morris United Church -visit www.glenmorrisunited.ca. Church runs the Glen Morris Community Connections Facebook group
Volunteer Group available (check in phone calls, LGBTQ+ inclusive) - please visit website for more information.
Weekly newsletter with spiritual/religious resources that relate to covid19 and the challenges of physical distancing/quarantining
Providence Free Reformed Church of St. George - We are worshipping every Sunday at 9:30 and 3:30 online. You can find us by searching "frcstgeorge" on YouTube
Also visit our website at www.stgeorgefrc.org for a list of up to date activities/programs.
Phone: 519-448-3122
Email: outreach@stgeorgefrc.org
Paris Presbyterian Church - Join Sundays for a livestream our service starting at 10:30am. There are three ways to watch.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/parispresb/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ParisPresbyterian
Website: www.parispresb.ca/media
Phone: 519-865-7896
St. James Church (Paris) - Contact information: 519-442-4334 (Parish Office) stjameschurchparis@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesLoveGrows
Our Sunday services are available online at St. James Sunday Service Youtube
Cedarview Church (Paris) - offering online sermons and more to the community
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CedarviewChurchParis
Website: www.cedarviewchurch.com/
Grace Church (Paris) - Our mission is to meet the needs of the community.
Online services @
Website
Email ggcparis@gmail.com
Phone number 519-442-6220
St. Paul’s United Church in Paris is continuing to offer online Sunday worship experiences on our YouTube channel, as well as weekly check-in’s with inspirational messages on our Facebook page. These are public and accessible to anyone who would like to view them. We are also offering pastoral care in the form of phone calls and emails, and grocery drop offs to seniors if they are requested. While our physical doors remain closed, we are virtually helping in any way we can. Our contact info is: Email - stpaulsparis_mainoffice@rogers.com Phone - 519-442-4223 Website: www.stpaulsparis.com Facebook and YouTube Channel can be found under St. Paul’s United Church Paris Ontario
The Meeting House - online services at 10am each Sunday at www.themeetinghouse.com/live or www.youtube.com/themeetinghouse
Burtch Baptist Church is livestreaming its service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us: YouTube
Contact us at: pastor@burtchbaptist.ca
Website: www.burtchbaptist.ca
Farringdon Independent Church (Brantford) We are offering online Sunday services and also online youth and children’s activities and resources . These are available at : Website : www.farringdonchurch.ca Facebook: Farringdon Independent Church
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Service Clubs |
Is your service club offering support to the community at this time through an initiative? Please email community@brant.ca with more information.
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The Willett Urgent Care Centre
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The Willett Urgent Care Centre - 238 Grand River St., Paris, Ontario
Willett Urgent Care Hours:
- 9 am to 9 pm on weekdays
- 10 am to 6 pm on weekends
The Willett Urgent Care Centre is an acute care facility staffed by doctors and nurses to provide rapid and expert care for non-emergent conditions. We see approximately 20,000 patients each year. The Willett Urgent Care Centre is equipped to provide same-day x-ray, bloodwork and other diagnostic services.
The Willett Hospital is a valued part of the Brant Community Healthcare System. As part of our affiliation with the Brantford General Hospital, we have access to the specialists and diagnostic tests of the hospital.
For wait times and more please visit the Willett Urgent Care webpages.
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Brant County Health Unit - lead local agency for COVID-19 |
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) is the lead local agency for public health and continues to actively monitor the situation in collaboration with provincial and national health agencies, local hospital and community agencies.
Brant County Health Unit www.bchu.org
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- If symptoms require medical attention, residents are asked to:
- call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
- call BCHU at 519-753-4937 or visit bchu.org
- call their health-care provider
- call 911, if you need immediate medical assistance
- if you plan to go to the emergency department call ahead at 519-751-5818.
- Avoid using public transportation
- Please visit the Brant County Health Unit website for more information.
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Health Services - miscellaneous |
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton (ASBHNHH)
Free On-line Education during COVID-19 - offering various learning opportunities online to help families and friends continue to stay connected and enhance their knowledge of dementia. These programs will be hosted by one of our Public Education team members and all participants will have the chance to ask questions.
Visit the website: www.alzhn.ca/staying-healthy-during-covid-19/
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Recreation & Leisure Resources |
- REC at HOME - The County of Brant is excited to offer a new program to our community to help support families and encourage physical activity during this time. REC at HOME includes ideas for staying active at home, plus link, the new lending program and more! Visit www.brant.ca/RecAtHome for more information.
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County of Brant Public Library - visit the library website or their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels for story times, crafts, activities, adult programs and of course eBooks, movies, music and more.
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Learning & Education Resources |
County of Brant Public Library - visit the library website for free 6-week education courses, language learning, genealogy research, and online learning for adults and children.
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Additional Contacts
Emergency Services |
Brant OPP
Phone: 1-888-310-1122 (non-emergency)
Phone: 911 (emergency only)
Also visit www.brant.ca/opp
County of Brant Fire Administration
Toll Free: 1-866-847-5416
Phone: 519-442-4500
Paramedic Services
303 Henry Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5S7
Phone: 519-756-4570
Dispatch: 519-753-4151
For emergency: 911
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Local School Boards |
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - BHNCDSB web page
- See available updates from the BHNCDSB on their response Covid-19 and access available resources for families and students to continue online education during this time.
Grand Erie District School Board - GEDSB web page
- See available updates from the GEDSB on their response to Covid-19 and access available resources for families and students to continue online education during this time.
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Retail Small Business - call/email/order online options! |
For retail small businesses that are offering delivery and/or curbside pick up please see the "Retail Small Business" section at www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether |
Brant In Action
The County of Brant will be sharing stories and opportunities to showcase community spirit during this time. Please watch for a weekly activity to help spread community spirit while getting active.
We are social - connect with us!
Please follow the County of Brant on our official account @BrantCommunity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For other County of Brant division social media accounts please visit www.brant.ca/social
Please note that we will continue to update this page. If you have an update or suggestion please email community@brant.ca.