Therapy and Counselling Services
If you are in a state of emergency, please call 911.
Finding the right mental health support can make all the difference. On this page, you’ll find counselling options, crisis support, specialized programs, and guidance on how to choose what’s right for you.
Nova Vita Domestic
Violence Prevention Services
Transitional Support
Help for women who want to leave an abusive relationship
and establish violence free lives in the community. Free
services, available to women 16 and over in Brantford and
Brant County, include: home visits, court support and
information on the legal system, informal support, as- sistance with obtaining identification (birth certificates, health cards, etc.), referrals to a wide range of community services and resources including transitional housing.
519-752-1005 ext. 221
Woodview Mental Health and
Autism Services
Individual and family counselling, group counselling for
children and youth. Referrals made through Contact Brant.
519-752-5308
Sexual Assault Centre of Brant
Counselling and support services for people 16 and over who are survivors of sexual violence, including survivors of child sexual abuse. Call for more information about services.
519-751-1164
Ganohkwasra Family
Assault Support Services
Free counselling for women, children, and men who have
been abused. Counselling and therapy are based on holistic programs and a variety of energy-based techniques are used.
519-445-4324
Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services Challenge to Change
Group counselling for men who want to stop their violent and abusive behaviour towards their partners. The program challenges participants to take responsibility for their
actions, learn how to control and change their abusive
behaviour and to respect their families and themselves.
519-752-1005 ext. 255
Al-Anon, Alateen, Adult Children
of Alcoholics
Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
519-752-5981
Smoker’s Helpline
Support for those struggling with smoking.
1-877-513-5333
Willowbridge Community Services
Willowbridge offers free and confidential counselling
support for adults and children (7+) who have experienced physical, emotional abuse or sexual assault, including
childhood sexual abuse.
519-753-4173
Men’s Support Services
This service provides support, counselling, resources, and referrals to men who have experienced domestic violence
and are needing sup- port, have used abusive behaviours
towards their partner, feel they are at risk of using abusive behaviours towards their partner, or those looking for
support to help develop and maintain healthy relationships through self-improvement.
519-752-1005 ext 242
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Crisis counselling and referrals to shelters and services in Ontario.
1-866-863-0511
Al-Anon, Alateen, Adult Children
of Alcoholics
Support for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
519-752-5981
SOAR Community Services
Offers various support programs for children, adolescents and their parents, including mental health, addictions and justice.
519-759-8830
Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for individuals trying to stay sober. Call for meeting times and locations.
519-752-5981
St. Joseph’s Health Care
Eating Disorders Program
Support and information for people suffering from an eating disorder. Call for information.
905-522-1155 ext. 33433
Ontario Problem Gambling
Helpline
Support for those that might be concerned with their gambling habits.
1-888-230-3505