Community Safety and Well-being Plan

The County of Brant is updating its Community Safety and Well-Being Plan to better meet the changing needs of the community. The plan focuses on important issues like mental health and addictions, building safe and connected communities, and creating a strong sense of belonging for everyone. As required by the Community Safety and Policing Act, this review happens every five years to make sure these community services and programs are working well.

What is a Community Safety and Well-being Plan?

A Community Safety and Well-Being Plan helps make sure that:

• Everyone feels safe and included in the community.
• Everyone can easily access the services they need.
• Individuals and families have the support to meet their needs, including education, health care, food, housing, income, and opportunities to connect with others.

5 Key Proposed Priorities

1. Mental Health, Wellness, and Substance Use Supports - Ensuring people have access to the right resources and care for their mental health, overall well-being, and substance use challenges.
2. Youth Empowerment and Opportunities - Providing young people with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and participate in their community.
3. Housing Affordability and Unhoused Supports - Working on solutions to support individuals facing housing challenges.
4. Connected and Safe Mobility - Improving transportation and mobility options to ensure people can move safely and easily around the community.
5. Community Belonging - Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and connected.

Who is involved?

The Community Safety and Well-being Ad Hoc Committee is leading this work. Together with the County of Brant, this group includes:

👮 Brant OPP and the County of Brant Police Services Board
🏥Grand Erie Public Heath and Canadian Mental Health Association of Brant Haldimand Norfolk
🎓 Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board and the Grand Erie District School Board
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SOAR Community Services and Willowbridge Community Services
🧒 Child and Family Services of Grand Erie

🤝 Community members like you will also help inform the updated plan by sharing feedback through the Community Safety and Well-being survey and participating in organized focus group discussions and community pop-up events.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have.

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