Brief Services

What are brief service programs?

Brief services are just that: counselling services that last a brief amount of time. They include sessions that are temporary and time-limited. For example, a single session or three to five sessions within a six-week time frame.

Sometimes, brief services may be all the treatment that is needed. But brief service programs can also identify that further treatment is needed.

Brief service programs are available for children and teens 7 to 18 years old (up until their 18th birthday) and/or parent/caregiver.

What is the focus of the brief services programs?

There are a number of brief service programs. Each focus on providing early and effective counselling sessions which will reduce the need for more intensive counselling in the future.

Sessions focus on helping a child or youth understand the issue(s) they face. They then learn and use coping skills to improve their functioning in the day-to-day world.

Brief Service programs in Brantford include:

• Walk-In Clinic Services – counselling sessions for a brief amount of time by appointment or walk-in at various community sites
• Brief Outreach Services – counselling sessions for a brief amount of time by appointment or drop-in at pre-established locations throughout the community on a varying schedule
• Brief Therapy – Three to five therapy/consultation services by appointment only for children and youth within a brief time frame.
• Family Sessions – Counselling services by appointment only for the parent or caregiver for a brief amount of time.

Walk-In Clinic services are provided:

• Tuesdays from 10am until 6pm at Charing Cross Medical located at 124 Charing Cross Street, Unit #1. Phone (519)304-8550
• Wednesdays from 9am until 2pm at Brantford Pediatrics located at 379 St. Paul Avenue. Phone (519)512-0030
• Thursdays from 4pm until 8pm at Harmony Square located at 120 Colborne Street, unit #106-107 downtown Brantford. Phone (519)752-5308 or text (226)920-4427
• Fridays from 4pm until 8pm at Harmony Square located at 120 Colborne Street, unit #106-107 downtown Brantford. Phone (519)752-5308 or text (226)920-4427
• Saturdays from 12pm until 4pm at Harmony Square located at 120 Colborne Street, unit #106-107 downtown Brantford. Phone (519)752-5308 or text (226)920-4427
• Thursdays from 12pm until 5:30pm at Brant Mental Health Solutions located at 139 Grand River Street North, Unit 20 in Paris.  Phone  519-302-2300 to book in advance, or walk in for an appointment on Thursdays between 12 pm – 5:30 pm.  

After a referral is made (Brief Therapy & Family Session ONLY).

You will be contacted by someone from Woodview to arrange your first session.