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Please visit the County of Brant's website for comprehensive information on local social services, senior services, and more, including:

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Visit the County of Brant's Council webpage to learn how to contact your local representative. Brant's government consists of our Mayor and 10 councillors. Find council meeting minutes and more.

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COVID Health Services

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. Visit the Brant County Health Unit at www.bchu.org

  • Recommendations to help prevent the spread of viruses:
    • stay home when you are sick
    • wash your hands with soap and water often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
    • avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
    • avoid close contact with people who are sick
    • cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the garbage
    • clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
    • practice physical distancing
    • wear a face-covering when visiting enclosed public spaces or when physical distancing may be difficult
  • Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

    • fever over 38 degrees Celsius
    • cough
    • difficulty breathing
    • if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms the Brant County Health Unit recommends the following:
      • stay at home and avoid close contact with others.
      • contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
      • click here to book a COVID-19 test online
  • 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
Emergency Services
  • Brant OPP: 1-888-310-1122 (non-emergency) | Phone: 911 (emergency only)
  • County of Brant Fire Administration: 1-866-847-5416 or 519-442-4500
  • Paramedic Services: 519-756-4570 or 911 (emergency only)

Emergency Shelters

  • Nova Vita Women's Shelter: 519-752-4357 (24-hour crisis line). Provides safe emergency shelter for women and children. 

  • Rosewood House: 519-750-1547. Provides emergency shelter for adult men and women.  
  • Youth Resource Centre (YRC): 519-758-9644. Provides support to youth aged 15 to 19 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
 Food Banks
  • Brant Food Bank (operated by the Salvation Army) (located in Paris): 519-442-3432
  • Brantford Food Bank (serves County of Brant residents): please visit their website for more information 
  • Cedarview Church Food Pantry (Paris): call 519-442-4448 between 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Fellowship Baptist Church, Burford: 519-449-5315 or 519-720-8886
  • 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.
  • St. James Anglican Church Food Bank (Paris): 519-442-4334
 Mental Health and Wellness
  • Contact Brant: 519-758-8228 Contact Brant is considered a first-point-of-contact to access services for Children and Youth, ages 0-18 years, who have emotional, behavioural, and/or psychiatric challenges.
  • Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline that is confidential and available 24/7.
  • St. Leonard’s Community Services: Mental Health Crisis Line: 519-759-7188. St. Leonard’s also offers a daily, all ages, walk-in clinic between 11 am-8 pm
  • Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Telehealth provides around the clock access to registered health practitioners for numerous, including teen health and issues, depression, suicide, and other mental health concerns.
  • The Willett Urgent Care Centre: 519-442-2251 The Willett aids individuals 16+ years of age and provides mental health services, such as crisis response, emergency mental health support, mental health and crisis counseling, and additional support programs.
  • Victim Services of Brant: 519-752-3140 Victim Services of Brant is a community-based agency that assists emergency services in providing accessible, confidential, client-centered support to victims of crime, tragic circumstances, and/or disaster.
  • Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services: 519-752-5308 Woodview offers a range of services for children and youth facing mental health challenges and for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
 Teen Mental Health and Wellness
  • BeSafeApp.ca: The Be Safe app is a free mobile app that aims to help teen make decisions about seeking help in a crisis. It is available 24/7.
  • Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 Good2Talk is a post-secondary student helpline that is confidential and available 24/7.
  • Hopemore.ca: For youth in Brant, Haldimand, and Counties who need assistance or information about mental health, coping strategies, and well-being.

  • Jack.Org: Jack.Org focuses on bringing Canadians together to better support teen mental health. (A Jack.Org Chapter has been established at the Paris District High School.)

  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 - chat with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7. Or text 686868 to text with a volunteer crisis responder 24/7.
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