- The Brant Community Healthcare System – Emergency Department is located at 200 Terrace Hill Street, Brantford.
- Brant Safe Beds is for individuals 16 years and older experiencing a mental health crisis, who do not require inpatient admission.
- Brantford Police Services is located at 344 Elgin Street, Brantford.
- SOAR Community Services provides Emergency Shelter Intake Services for individuals and/or families who are unhoused and require emergency housing options due to no suitable housing arrangements.
- Nova Vita provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic, intimate partner, or gender-based violence.
- Sexual Assault Centre of Brant provides services that promote healing for survivors of sexual violence and create social change through advocacy, education and collaboration.
- SOAR Community Services Crisis Services provides immediate crisis support and counselling.
- Victim Services of Brant is a community-based agency that assists emergency services in providing accessible, confidential and client centered supported to victims of crime, tragic circumstances and disaster
Community Supports
Community members can access a range of services and supports provided by community partners and local agencies.
If your agency delivers services and you would like your information shared on this City of Brantford webpage, please contact housingstability@brantford.ca.
Where to access help immediately
If you require emergency assistance, or want to report a crime in progress, please call 9-1-1. An emergency is any situation where people or property are at risk (including but not limited to fires, crimes in progress or medical emergencies).
Local agencies and organizations who can provide immediate assistance
Help meeting your basic needs
Free or low-cost meals are available throughout the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to individuals and families in need. The monthly food calendar shows you where meals are offered throughout the day. You can view the Feed Brant Food Calendar/Cupboard, access a PDF file version of the calendar below or pick-up a printed copy in-person at 225 Colborne Street, Unit 101 in Brantford between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).
Below is a list of organizations that provide free or low-cost meals:
- Brant Community Church
- Burford Community Food Bank
- Cedarview Church Food Pantry
- Community Meal Calendar
- Community Resource Service – Brantford Food Bank
- Equal Grounds Community Gardens
- Feed Brant - Brant Food System Coalition
- First Baptist Church Food Cupboard
Brant County – Food Banks and Food Supports
Meals on Wheels - Friendship House Brant
- Salvation Army - Brantford
- Salvation Army - Paris
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
- The Blessing Centre
- The Blessing Centre – Community Hub
Clothing and/or Household Items
If you need assistance accessing clothing or household items, the following organizations may be able to help:
If you need assistance obtaining, replacing, or updating identification documents, the following organizations may be able to help:
If you need financial assistance, a variety of federal and provincial income support programs may be available to help. The following resources provide financial benefits and assistance for eligible individuals, families, seniors, persons with disabilities, and those experiencing unemployment:
A variety of programs and services are available to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Explore the resources below to find the support that best meets your needs:
- Brant Community Healthcare System
- Canadian Dental Care Plan
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
- Dental Health For Children & Youth (0-17)
- Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH)
- Grand River Community Health Centre (GRCHC)
- Positive Health Network (Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant)
- Sexual Assault Centre of Brant
- Six Nations Department of Well-Being
- SOAR Community Services – Addictions & Mental Health
- Willowbridge Community Services
- Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services
Find and keep housing
Whether you are looking for housing, facing housing challenges, or need support to remain housed, there are organizations available to help.
Housing supports and resources
If you need help finding, securing, or maintaining housing, the following programs, services, and resources may be able to assist:
Specialized and Community Supports
A variety of community organizations provide specialized supports for people facing unique challenges or circumstances. Explore the resources below to find services that meet your needs.
Specialized and community support organizations
The following organizations offer specialized programs, outreach services, advocacy, and community supports to help meet a variety of needs:
- Brant County – Community and Support
- Brant Haldimand Norfolk Community Legal Clinic
- Brantford Native Housing
- Brantford Public Library – Social Services Outreach Worker
- City of Brantford Encampment Response
- Ganǫhkwásrả Family Assault Support Services
- Gihę́kdagye (BRISC) Friendship Centre
- Safe Sharps Disposal and Retrieval (GEPH)
- The Bridge Brant
- Youth Crisis Outreach and Support Team (SOAR Community Services)
- Grand River Community Health Centre – Shelter Health & Outreach
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