The Brantford Overcoming Obstacles Handbook

Local resources. Inspiring stories. Practical advice.

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Whether it’s physical, financial, professional or psychological, everybody goes through tough times in their lives. Josh Martin was 28 years old when he experienced his biggest challenge yet: an aggressive form of leukemia. Inspired by his journey, the Overcoming Obstacles Handbook is a free collection of real-life stories, practical advice and local resources in the Brantford, Ontario area geared at helping people who are facing adversity.

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Video features

Blood donors: helping others

Ten years ago, cancer almost killed me. Blood donors saved my life. And for that, I just wanted to say thanks.

Practicing gratitude

Gratitude. What’s so special about it, and how can we cultivate more of it in our lives to help us through tough times?

Life is awesome. Life is awful.

Sometimes life is an ice cream sundae smothered in chocolate. Other times it’s a flurry of kung-fu kicks to the gut.

Letting go

When my sister Meghan got stuck in the mud, she learned a valuable lesson about the importance of letting go.

Community resources in the Brantford, Ontario area

One of the most important lessons Josh learned from his health crisis was the importance of community. Whether it was accessing peer support programs, using the Cancer Society’s shuttle service to get to appointments or tapping into educational materials from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, community resources played a big role in his success.

Whatever obstacle you face in life — personally, professionally or otherwise — be sure to consider the resources available in your community. Fortunately, the Brantford area boasts all kinds of organizations and programs focused on helping folks overcome a variety of obstacles.

Below, you’ll find information about some of them. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but it will hopefully give you a flavour of the kinds of resources available in your own backyard.

Mental health

Mental Health Emergency Crisis Line
The Brant Mental Health Crisis Response System
519-759-7188 or 1-866-811-7188
24 hours a day/7 days a week
http://www.bchsys.org/hospital/services-list/mental-health-addiction/crisis-response/

Canadian Mental Health Association
Brant Haldimand Norfolk
https://bhn.cmha.ca/

Therapists in Brantford
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/on/brantford

Anxiety therapists in Brantford
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/anxiety/on/brantford?sid=1539689864.9194_9408

Depression therapists in Brantford
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/brantford?sid=1539689864.9194_9408

Grief therapists in Brantford
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/depression/on/brantford?sid=1539689864.9194_9408&spec=14

Rosewood House
(mental health & addictions)
http://www.rosewoodhouse.on.ca/

Physical health