6.0 Organizations Focusing on Senior and Youth Issues in Brant County

Section 6.0 of the Brant Community Profile provides a listing of organizations and community groups that involve or work with seniors and youth throughout Brant County. Information on the nature of the organization, its focus, services provided, or activities undertaken have also been gathered as part of the inventory.

SENIORS BASED ORGANIZATIONS

OrganizationAddressAddress2CityProvPostal CodePhone#Notes
Adult Recreation Therapy Centre408 Henry StreetP. O. Box 81BrantfordONN3S 7W1(519) 753-1882Social and Recreational and Therapeutic activities for adults with physical disabilities and frail elderly. Communication programs for stroke. Respite for caregivers
Agape Food BankR. R. #1OshwekenONN0A 1M0(519) 445-0442Food
Alzheimer Societ of Brant101 Brant AvenueBrantfordONN3T 3H4(519) 759-7692A non-profit organization offering support to persons with Alzheimer disease or related dementia and their families and caregivers. Meetings offered at the office - counselling, respite care, friendly visiting, waundering person registry, education, lending library, support groups, Walk a Friend
Alzheimers Day CentreJohn Noble Home Day Care97 Mt. Pleasant StreetBrantfordONN3T 1T5(519) 754-4065Program for seniors with memory problems. Owned and operated by the city of brantford and the county of Brant. Designed and built for dementia patients. Offers outings, activities, socialization and therapuetic programs
Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada645 Colbourne Street EastBrantfordONN3S 3M8(519) 753-9755An ex-seviceme's club serving the community through charitable contributions. President Edward Skokun at 753-9755
B.I.T.S. Brant Intergerated Transportation Service140 West StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 5N9(519) 756-2170Door-to-Door Transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities
Beckett Buddies Club7 Bain StreetBrantfordONN3T 6B9(519) 753-1039
Brant and Brantford Housing Authority#210-233 Colbourne StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 2H4(519) 759-6100Rent geared to income - housing for seniors, single individuals, families and persons with disabilities, Nurding and home support
Brant Artillery Gunners Club Unit 60115 Henry StreetBrantfordONN3S 5C6(519) 753-8128An ex-servicemen's club serving veterans and providing social, recreational and charitable activities
Brant Community Care Access Center274 Colbourne StreetBrantfordONN3T 2H5(519) 759-7752A single point of information and resources on health care and support services in the community
Brant County Community Legal Clinic1100 Clarence Street SouthSuite 203Brantford'ON'N3S 7N8(519) 759-6100Generl legal information, Specific legal representation for low income residents
Brant Men of SongBrantfordON(519) 759-3442A male choir presenting opportunities to participate in local and areawide concerts.
Brant Naval Veterans Association (The Navy Club)54 Wadsworth StreetBrantfordONN3T 5R7(519) 752-2658An ex-servicemen's club poviding services to veterans and helping the community.
Brant Towers Club5 Fordview Crt.BrantfordONN3T 5W8(519) 752-5237Contact Tom Trakas
Brantford Air Force Club144 Grey StreetBrantfordONN3S 4W1(519) 753-0348Provides social, charitable and fundraising activities
Brantford Public Library Lending Library for Shut-173 Colbourne StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 2S8(519) 756-2220Service is free, Delivery, Form to complete
Brantford Seniors Centre219 Colbourne StreetBrantfordONN3T 2H2(519) 756-3261An organization that is dedicated to the enjoyment, knowledge and companionship of seniors. Many activities such as fitness classes, snooker, bridge, dancing, etc. Many interesting and instructive classes on painting, etc. The cafeteria provides reasonable priced lunches.
Breavement Families of Ontario325 West Street, Suite 201Brantford'ON'N3R 6B7(519) 752-4104Support for breaved families
Burford Senior Citizens Club137 King StreetUnited ChurchBurfordON(519) 449-5062Contact Joy Potter
Canadian Red Cross Society25 William StreetBrantfordONN3T 3K3(519) 753-4189Homemaking/personal care, Life call - 24 hour emergency response, Household support (no personal care), Meals on Wheels, Volunteer transportation, Widow Support Group, Home Mainenance
Care Networkc/o Brant Community Care Access Centre274 Colbourne StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 2H5(519) 759-7752Goal - to facilitate and promote the development of coordinated county wide palliative care services and education
Catholic 50 ClubWood StreetBrantfordONSt. Puis church hall - Meets on the second Thursday of the month
Charlotte Street Seniors25 Charlotte StreetBrantfordONN3S 2B8(519) 759-1487Seniors activites including penny bigo Mondays and dancing Fridays - Contact Pauline Stonham, 41 Acorn Lane
Dealing with Your FeelingBeckett Glaves Family Funeral Centre88 Brant AvenueBrantford'ON'N3T 3H3(519) 752-433110 week bereavement program
Distress Alert49 Charlotte StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 2W4(519) 759-6820Medical alert system for the elderly or persons living alone
Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club158 St. Paul AveBrantfordON(519) 756-6494
Dunsdon Seniors Club9 Tollgate Rd.Dunsdun LegionBrantfordONN3R 4Z4
Dunsdun Legion, Aux. Branch 461118 Powerline RoadBrantfordON(519) 751-0775Provides services to our veterans and the community. - Contact Doreen Newton or Cheryl Potter
Eagle Place Club333 Erie AvenueBrantfordONN3R 3Z9
Elder Care100 Sheldon Drive #40Cambridge'ON'N1R 7S7(519) 622-1125Private duty home and personal nursing for seniors
Ex-Imperial Veterans Social Club117 Market StreetBrantfordON(519) 753-1751A social club for British Veterans
Jammin' with JoanBrantfordON(519) 752-1694Entertainment for children, seniors and non-profit organizations by Joan Minnery. Music circles for children, old time songs for seniors and special needs persons. Guitar and background tracks.
Kayorie Manor Retirement Home14 Nelson StreetBrantfordONN3T 2M5(519) 759-7303Retirement Home
King George Road Seniors Club11 White Oaks Cres.Greenbrier ChurchBrantfordONN3R 5N8
Kiwanis Brant County Lifeline217 Terrance Hill StreetMcClure CenterBrantfordONN3R 1G8(519) 751-5820A personal emergency response system for seniors and those with medical conditions
Knechtels107-109 King StreetBurford'ON'N0E 1A0(519) 449-5666Grocery delivery for seniors on Thursday
Knechtels6 College StreetSt. George'ON'N0E 1N0(519) 448-1333Grocery delivery for Seniors on Wednesdays
Leisureworld Brantford Centre389 West StreetBrantfordONN3R 3V9(519) 759-4666A bright and cheerful longterm care facility in downtown Brantford. Many activities; euchre club, ladies group, exercise program, church service.
Lifeline217 Terrace Hill StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 1G8(519) 751-5820Personal emergency reponse system
Lions Park ClubEdge StreetLions Park AuditoriumBrantfordON(519) 756-5091
Living with LossThorpe Funeral Home96 West StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 3E7(519) 759-2211Bereavement program offered once a month
Lorne Towers Club24 ColbourneBrantfordN3T 1K3
Magnolia Retirement Home318 Dalhousie StreetBrantfordONN3S 3V7(519) 751-7389Retirement home offering quality care nd services. Provides 24 hr nursing supervision, laundry and housekeeping, regular meals and snacks, attention to special diets, recreational activities, personal care
Operation Lift140 West StreetBrantford'ON'N3T 5N9(519) 756-2170Door-to-door specialized public bus transportation to physically challenged and/or frail, elderly citizens with the County of Brant.
Paris Lawn Bowling Club169 Grand River Street NorthParisON(519) 442-7352Contact John Anderson
Paris Meals on Wheels22 Riverview TerraceParis'ON'N3T 5N9(519) 442-3242Meals (Wednesday and Friday) delivered wqithin the town of Paris
Pine Tree Native Centre25 King StreetBrantfordONN3T 3C4(519) 752-5132Povide holistic assistnce to elderly and chronically ill. Volunteers provide visits, meals on wheels, home care, referrals and advocacy
Probus Club of BrantfordBrantfordON(519) 756-5538A social group offering monthly meetings for retired and semi-retired professional businessmen Contact Ken Simmons
Raging GranniesBrantfordON(519) 752-1849A group of older women who sing educational and protest songs in an entertaining way - Contact Elizabeth Howe
Royal Canadian LegionDunsdon Branch 4619 Tollgate Rd.BrantfordONN3R 4Z4(519) 752-6668Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionParis Branch 2970 William StreetParisONN3L1L6(519) 442-3788Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionBrantford Branch 9021 Oak StreetBrantfordONN3T 2A6(519) 752-0832Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionBurford Branch 543P. O. Box 86BurfordONN0E 1A0(519) 449-5339Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionLynden Branch 500500 Lynden Rd.BrantfordONL0R 1T0(519) 647-3403Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionSouth Brant Branch 463P. O. Box 179OaklandONNOE 1R0(519) 446-0011Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Royal Canadian LegionSt. George Branch 605605 Main StreetSt. GeorgeONNOE 1N0(519) 448-1462Offerig help to needy veterans and their families
Salvation Army - Family Service23 West StreetP. O. Box 336Brantford'ON'N3T 5N3(519) 752-7814Emergency assistance for food, clothing, furniture, and transportation
Scot-Oaks Seniors ClubOakland Township Community CentreOaklandONNOE 1L0(519) 446-2407President - Marion Stratford, secretary - Velma Anderson
Six Nations Long Term CareBox 5000OshwekenONN0A 1M0(519) 445-4055This program is for Native persons 60 years and over who wish to remain at home. Services include counselling, visits, safety checks, home maintenance, meals on wheels and recreation
St George Lawn Bowling ClubP. O. Box 366St. GeorgeON
St. John Ambulance49 DalkeithBrantford'ON'N3P 1M1(519) 752-9252Local and out-of-town transportation, Regular and lift vans
Tefler Palce Retirement Residence245 Grand River Street NorthParisONN3L 3V8(519) 759-7750The purpose of this organization is to provide in home health services to people who are ill or disabled. Services include: Wellness Service; Visiting Services; enterostomal; Health Maintenance Services; Visiting Homemaking Services; Volunteer Visiting Services; Foot Care Clinics; Nurse Practioner Clinic.
Terrace Hill Lodge254 Dalhousie StreetOshwekenONN3S 3V2(519) 752-1714Retirement home
Ukrainian Seniors Club100 Terrance Hill StreetSt John's Church HallBrantfordON(519) 756-4522President - Olga Warynski
Versa Care Centre of Brantford425 Park Road NorthBrantfordONN3R 7G5(519) 759-1040A multi-level facility with long-term care, assisted living and independent living. Ward, private and semi-private accomodations. A wide variety of activity programs and special events meeting the physical, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of residents. Services include; 24 hour care, dietary and professional nutrition services, laundry and house keeping, hairdressing and baber and restorative care.

YOUTH BASED ORGANIZATIONS

Adult Literacy ProgramMain LevelMarket SquareBrantfordN3T 6C8Education(519) 752-4253Literacy
Al-Anon, Adult Children of Alcoholics and AlateenP. O. Box 26010BrantfordN3R 7X4Support(519) 752-5981Providing Relatives and friend of alcoholics the chance to share experiences
Assumption College School227 Shellard LaneBrantfordN3T 5L5Education(519) 751-2030School
Bell City AnglersBrantfordSports(519) 756-9425This fishing club is associated with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Promote fishing and youth conservation programs. - Contact Greg Neil
Booth Centre187 Dalhousie StreetBrantfordN3T 2J6Emergency Housing(519) 753-4193Offers support, housing (24 hours emergency and ongoing) meals to adult men 18 years and older
Brant and District Football ClubBrantfordSports(519) 753-0355Football for ages six to 22. Contact Lori Curtis
Brant Youth Symphony OrchestraBrantfordArts(519) 753-7403The Brant Youth Symphony Orchestra is open to musicians over the age of 12 and comprises of string, percussion, woodwind and brass instruments. Open rehearsals will be held for new members in September Contact Joann Alho
Brantford Christian Collegiate300 Fairview DriveBox 28116, North Park PlazaBrantfordN3R 7X5Education(519) 753-4900School
Brantford Collegiate Institute & Vovational School120 Brant AvenueBrantfordN3T 3H3Education(519) 759-3210School
Brantford Junior Badminton ClubBrantfordSports(519) 759-5556Contact Edith Hayman - for players aged 9 to 18.
Brantford Minor BaseballBrantfordSports(519) 756-2176Competive hardball
Brantwood Residential Development Centre25 Bell LaneBrantfordN3T 1E1Support(519) 753-2658Residential care and support services for children and young adults who are developmentally and physically challenged
CareerLinkLower LevelMarket SquareBrantfordN3T 6C8Employment(519) 759-1412Career Exploration - tools for job search are available
Community Career Resource Centre4 Andrew StreetBurfordEmployment(519) 756-7665Career Resource Services located throughout the city and County - Burford, North Park Collegiate Portable, Paris District High School Portable, PJ Collegiate Portable
Community Legal Clinic1100 Clarence Street SouthSuite #203BrantfordN3S 7N8Legal(519) 752-8669(519) 758-5329Assisting resident with legal information and services. The clinic can help those with legal problems involving tenant protection, welfare rights, disability, EI workers compensation, human rights or the Canada pension plan.
Contact Brant164 Colbourne Street WestBrantfordN3T 1L2Information and Referral(519) 758-8228(519) 758-9507Providing information and an single point of access for children's and developmental services
Continuing Education80 Paris RoadBrantfordN3R 1H9Education(519) 759-1129School
Diskovery1100 Clarence Street SouthBrantfordN3S 7N8Employment(519) 759-7852(519) 759-2159Computer software and employment training
Enterprise Brant330 West Street, Unit 10BrantfordN3R 7V5Self Employment(519) 752-4636Self employment program, etc.
Family Counselling Centre of Brant35 Wellington StreetBrantfordCounselling(519) 753-4173The family counselling centre of Brant is a counselling agency for individuals and families in Brant county. It is for children, teens, men and women.
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives100 Colbourne StreetBrantfordN3T 6E2Education(519) 753-6079School
Grand Erie Learning Alternatives100 Dalhousie StreetCity Centre CampusBrantfordEducation(519) 753-6079An education facility offering high school credit courses for those wishing to work toward a diploma. The school's pograms enhance personal and employment opportunities.
Human Resource Centre for Students58 Dalhousie StreetBrantfordN3T 2J2Employment(519) 751-8161Job Bank and employment opportunity
Human Resource Development Canada58 Dalhousie StreetBrantfordN3T 2J2Employment(519) 751-6500(519) 751-6529Job Bank, Job Search tools available
Job ConnectMohawk College411 Elgin StreetBrantfordN3T 5V2Employment(519) 758-6011Employment services for Ontario's youth empoyment programs and summer jobs services
Landsdowne Children's Centre39 Mt. Pleasant RoadBrantfordN3T 1S7Support(519) 753-3153Providing a number of professional and family support services for children with special needs.
Literacy Council of Brantford and District173 Colbourne Street(Brantford Public Library)BrantfordN3T 2G8Literacy(519) 758-1664Organization helps adults improve their literacy skills
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School280 North Park StreetBrantfordN3R 4L1Education(519) 759-2560School
Nova Vita Women's Services59 North Park StreetBrantfordN3R 4J8Support(519) 752-100524-hour emergency shelter for emotionally and physically abused women and their children
Paris District High School231 Grand River NorthParisN3L 2N6Education(519) 442-4477School
Pauline Johnson Collegiate Vocational School627 Colbourne StreetBrantfordN3S 3M8Education(519) 756-1320School
Six Nations/New Credit LodgeSupport(519) 445-0216A seven day - 24 hour counselling service for difficult young people between the ages of 12 to 18 years having trouble with their families.
St. George Minor BallSt. GeorgeSports(519) 448-3209Contact Lynn Gilmour
St. John's College80 Paris RoadBrantfordN3R 1H9Education(519) 759-2318School
St. John's Drum and Bugle CorpsBrantford(519) 759-3600A marching and musical group for youth ages 11 to 21. The Corps performs throughout Canada and the USA
St. Leonards Community Services133 Elgin StreetBrantfordN3T 5P9Support(519) 759-8830A charitable human services organization actively contributing to the safety of the community by providing services and opportunities that promote responsible living for youth.
Teen Prenatal ClassesBrant County Health Unit194 Terrace HillBrantfordHealth(519) 753-7377Contact ext 259 - If you are pregnant between the ages of 12 and 19 years of age, call to register for this program
Telephone City Musical Society Concert BandBrantford(519) 753-6360Performs concerts and teaches beginners to play brass, woodwind or percussion instruments. Contact Norm Rossignoli
Tollgate Technological Skills Centre112 Tollgate RoadBrantfordN3R 4Z6Education(519) 759-3691School
Training Visions225 Colbourne StreetSuite #204BrantfordN3T 2H2Employment(519) 756-5577Employment Search Workshops
Wood view Children's Centre233 Colbourne StreetSuite #200BrantfordSupport(519) 752-5308Main focus is on child and family counselling for children between 2 and 18.
Work for Me44 King StreetSuite #203BrantfordN3T 3C7Mental Health - Employment(519) 752-2998A non-profit service of the Canadian Mental Health Association providing vocational support, employment preparation, advocacy and referrals for adults with mental health issues.
Working World Training Centre435 Elgin StreetUnit 2BrantfordN3S 7P5Skills Training(519) 753-1111Offers a variety of computer software training programs, including workplace training
Youth Employment Centre12 Market StreetBrantfordN3T 2Z4Employment(519) 756-7665Assistance with resume writing, job search techniques, career exploration, faxing, photocopying. Internet access and much more.