Call 911 for immediate help for life-threatening medical, fire, or police emergencies.

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24/7 Crisis & Mental Health Support

SOAR Community Services - Crisis Phone Line
📞 (519) 759-7188 | 1-866-811-7188
24/7 support for mental health or situational crises.

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

📞 Call or text 988
24/7 confidential support across Canada.

Kids Help Phone

📞 1-800-668-6868 | Text CONNECT to 686868

24/7 support for children, youth, and young adults. 

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In-Person Crisis Support

SOAR Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
📍 133 Elgin Street
🕑 Mon & Wed, 2–7 PM
No appointment needed.

Brantford General Hospital – Emergency Department
📍 200 Terrace Hill Street
Emergency medical and mental health care.
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Violence & Abuse Support

Nova Vita Crisis & Support Line

📞 (519) 752-HELP

24/7 support, safety planning, phone/text/chat.
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Provincial & Specialized Helplines

If you're looking for support tailored to your identity, situation, or caregiving role, these services are available across Ontario and Canada.

One Stop Talk (Ontario)

📞 1-855-416-8255

Immediate access to a free professional therapist for children, youth, and families across Ontario.

Good2Talk (Ontario)

📞 1-866-925-5454

💬 Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Free, confidential mental health support for post-secondary students in Ontario.

Hope for Wellness (Canada)

📞 1-855-242-3310

💬 Online chat available

Immediate mental health counselling and crisis support for Indigenous peoples across Canada, available in multiple Indigenous languages as well as English and French.

Black Youth Helpline (Canada)

📞 1-833-294-8650

Support and referrals for Black youth, families, and communities. Services available in French and other languages upon request.

Talk4Healing (Ontario)

📞 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Culturally grounded support for Indigenous women, by Indigenous women, available in many Indigenous languages as well as English and French.

Ontario Caregiver Helpline

📞 1-833-416-2273

Information and support for caregivers navigating programs, services, and resources across Ontario.

Trans Lifeline (Canada)

📞 1-877-330-6366

Peer support run by and for trans and questioning people. Confidential and non-judgmental.

LGBT YouthLine (Ontario)

📞 1-800-268-9688

💬 Text 647-694-4275

Peer support, resources, and referrals for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and young adults (29 and under) across Ontario. 

Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health (CMHO Family Care Centre)
A mental health support hub with trusted information, peer support, and practical guides for parents and caregivers navigating children's mental health challenges.
Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health | PCMH 

Canadian Mental Health Association
Local mental health services offering supports like community programs, peer support, activity groups, housing help, and family support.
https://bhn.cmha.ca/cmha-programs-and-services/ 

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
Local programs providing mental health and autism supports for children, youth, families, and caregivers.
Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services | Inspiring Hope 

Margot's Place
Inclusive support programs for young parents (29 yrs & under) offering peer support, weekly groups, drop-ins, parenting activities, parent education, and help connecting with local services.
Margot's Place: Supportive Programs For Young Moms

The Parachute Program
A free, drop-in peer support group for parents with babies (0-12 months), offering a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement during the early months of parenthood.
The Parachute Program - Kids Can Fly

Hope Pregnancy & Family Support Centre
A local faith-based support center offering free, confidential support for individuals and families during pregnancy and early parenting, including education, practical help, and one-on-one support.
Hope | Home 

EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Free drop-in programs for parents, caregivers, and children (birth to 6 yrs) offering play-based activities, early development support, and opportunities to connect with other families.
Find an EarlyON child and family centre | ontario.ca

Launchpad (Kids Can Fly)
A free early learning and support program for preschool-aged children and their caregivers, offering play-based activities, early development support, and opportunities to build routines, confidence, and connection before school entry.
The Launch Pad: Frequently Asked Questions - Kids Can Fly 

Contact Brant- Family Support and Service Navigation
The first place to contact for families needing help navigating community supports for children and youth with behavioural, developmental, and special needs, including autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Resources for Parents - Contact Brant - Children's Services Brantford  

Why Not Youth Centre
A free, welcoming drop-in space for local youth to hang out, access support, activities, life skills coaching, and links to other community services in a safe, supervised environment.
Why Not Youth Centre | Why Not City Missions

Woodview in the Square
A safe, youth-friendly hub offering drop-in activities, games and optional drop-in counselling for ages 12-18.
Woodview in the Square | Youth Hub and Drop In

Brantford Public Library
A safe, welcoming space for children, youth and teens to spend time after school, access books and technology, attend free programs, and connect in a supervised, inclusive environment.
Brantford Public Library 

Brantford Food & Meal Calendar (Monthly Schedule)
A regularly updated calendar showing where free meals, food bank services, and community food supports are offered throughout Brantford and area each month.
Event Details - City of Brantford 

Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health
A welcoming peer support group in Brantford where parents and caregivers can share experiences, feel less alone, and connect with others navigating children's mental
https://woodview.ca/brantford-mental-health/pcmh-groups/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

HOPE Brant
A local peer-run organization offering connection, group activities, and drop-in support for adults facing mental health challenges.
Helping Ourselves through Peer Support & Employment

Brantford Public Library
A community hub offering free programs, events, resources, and spaces for families of all ages, including story times, youth programs, technology access, and community connection.
Brantford Public Library 

February 16 @ 4:00 pm EST
PCMH Webinar: Conversations With Friends and Families
Join Peer Support Facilitators to discuss how to identify and manage stigma and conversations about your child or youth's mental health with friends and family. This webinar will be available on-demand. This means that individuals who register for this webinar will receive the webinar recording link directly to their inbox so you can watch at your convenience.
Conversations with Friends & Family | Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health 

March 10 @ 4:00pm EDT
PCMH Webinar: Understanding & Managing Anxiety
Join PCMH in learning more about anxiety with Hands the Family Help Network Social Worker, Denise Almeida! Discussion will be about how to recognize that anxiety might be getting in the way of your child and youth's every day life, how to support them and yourself, and where to find help. This webinar will be available on-demand. This means that individuals who register for this webinar will receive the webinar recording link directly to their inbox so you can watch at your convenience.
Understanding & Managing Anxiety | Parents and Caregivers for Mental Health