Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services

What Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services does

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services is a registered Canadian charity (BN 119303923RR0001) headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, operating continuously since 1960 as a designated Lead Agency for mental health and autism services in the Brant, Halton, and Hamilton regions. The organization delivers a portfolio of clinical and support programs across 12+ physical sites, embedded school-based day treatment classrooms, walk-in clinics, tele-mental health, and community settings, serving children, youth, adults, and families. Its service mix spans mental health counselling, day treatment, intensive services, youth justice (PROFESOR and Section 34 assessments), FASD programming, autism-specific services including Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI), Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), PEERS social skills groups, the L.I.F.E. adult day program, and the Manor 24-hour residential program, plus caregiver respite and family skill development. Clinically, the organization grounds its work in evidence-based modalities — ABA, CBT, DBT, and Emotional Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) — with credentialed staff including BCBA/R.B.A. clinicians and a CHRL-designated HR function.

The business model is predominantly grant-funded: core services are reimbursed by the Ontario Ministry of Health (mental health) and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (autism and child welfare), with secondary revenue from individual and corporate donations, fundraising events (raffles, the Sensory Room Campaign), legacy giving through the Will Power campaign, vehicle donations via Donate a Car Canada, and limited program fees such as $25/hour for extended childcare at the Woodview Learning Centre. End-user pricing is free at the point of service for most programs. Distribution is sales-led through referrals from schools, healthcare providers, fire departments, community organizations, and direct family contact, supported by a multi-channel presence (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Threads, Bluesky), a quarterly newsletter, free autism webinars, and community partnerships.

In 2024 the organization transitioned its Hamilton Day Treatment classroom funding to Lynwood Charlton Centre, and it has announced the discontinuation of the LEAP Preschool (effective January 2026) and the Triple P Parenting Program, indicating active portfolio rationalization. Operations remain stable, with a 200+ combined staff/volunteer/student workforce, AODA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance, and 2025 recognition through Excellence Canada's Great Employer Award.

Name

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services

Legal name

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services

Website

https://woodview.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services is a Burlington, Ontario-based registered charity, founded in 1960, that delivers government-funded mental health, autism, and developmental programs to children, youth, adults, and families across the Brant, Halton, and Hamilton regions through clinical centres, schools, tele-mental health, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Autism Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Autism services
• Child and youth counselling
• Applied behaviour analysis
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded by Ministry of Health and Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services for core mental health and autism services
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting programs and services
3. Program Fees: Some programs charge fees such as extended before/after care at $25/hour
4. Legacy Giving: Bequests and planned gifts through wills

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services is a Lead Agency nonprofit that delivers in-person and virtual mental health and autism programs for children, youth, adults, and families across the Brantford, Halton, and Hamilton regions of Ontario. Its service portfolio includes counselling, day treatment, intensive services, walk-in clinics, youth justice, suicide prevention, FASD support, autism centre-based and social skills programs, school readiness, family skill development, respite, tele-mental health, and adult residential and independent living support. Most core services are funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and delivered at no cost to clients, with a small fee-for-service Extended Before and After Care offering.

Product overview

Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing person-centered mental health, autism, and developmental services. Rather than a unified software product, the organization offers a portfolio of therapeutic and support programs across three regions (Brantford, Halton, and Hamilton, Ontario) for children, youth, adults, and families. Mental health programs include counselling, day treatment, intensive services, youth justice, and crisis support. Autism services span in-centre therapy, social skills groups, family skill development, school readiness, respite care, and adult programs including residential support. Additional offerings include tele-mental health, webinars, youth engagement, and specialized programs for FASD and fire prevention (TAPP-C). Programs utilize evidence-based approaches including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brantford Mental Health Programs Mental health services for children, youth, and families in Brantford and Brant County, including counselling, brief services, walk-in clinics, adolescent day treatment, intensive services, early years support, respite, caregiver supports, SNAP, wraparound services, and Millie's Milestones.
• Halton Mental Health Programs Mental health services for Halton region youth and families, including YODA (Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety), adolescent day treatment, elementary day treatment, counselling and outreach, the Halton Intensive Program (HIP), and Linking Youth and Families services.
• Brantford Autism Services Autism services for Brantford families including in-centre ABA services and family skill development programs such as Brantford Autism Social Skills Groups.
• Halton Autism Services Comprehensive autism services for Halton region families including LEAP Preschool, centre-based services, school readiness, social skills groups, family skill development, extended care, Project ImPACT, and Foundational Family Services.
• Hamilton Autism Services — Children & Youth Autism services for Hamilton children and youth including PEERS social skills groups for teens, the Transition to High School program, and the After School Social Skills Respite Program.
• Hamilton Autism Services — Adults Adult autism services including the L.I.F.E. Adult Day Program, PEERS for adults, one-to-one support, the Young Adult Social Group, Social and Recreational Program, Supported Independent Living, and the Manor Residential Program.
• Tele-Mental Health Virtual mental health services delivered via video or phone, enabling remote access to counselling and clinical support for clients across all served regions.
• One Stop Talk Direct connection to a counsellor service, part of a provincial initiative to provide immediate mental health access for children, youth, and families.
• TAPP-C (The Arson Prevention Program for Children) Fire safety and prevention program delivered in partnership with Brantford and Brant County Fire Departments, providing fire education, in-home safety checks, and clinical risk assessment for children and youth involved with fire-setting behavior.
• Youth Justice Program Counselling, support, and assessment services for youth on probation, including individual and family counselling using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, PROFESOR assessments, and Section 34 psychiatric/psychological assessments.
• FASD Program (Friends Assisting and Supporting Development) Weekly program for youth 12 years and older with suspected or confirmed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, offering a therapeutic environment, social connection, skill-building, and leadership opportunities.
• After School Social Skills Respite Program Weekly after-school group for youth aged 7-17 with autism to enhance social and relationship skills while providing family respite, featuring community-based activities, social skills training, money skills, and life skills.
• YODA (Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety) In-person program helping students in grades 4-8 build skills to manage depression and anxiety using evidence-based CBT, DBT, and Emotional Focused Family Therapy, with junior, youth, parent, and family group formats.
• Woodview Learning Centre Alternative school program for children with autism, integrated with the organization's centre-based autism services and extended care.
• Halton Elementary Day Treatment Programs School-based treatment programs for children in grades 1-8 with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties, including EIEIO (grades 1-3), BRAVE (grades 3-5), and QUEST (grades 4-8).
• Autism Webinars Free virtual autism workshops for families registered in the Ontario Autism Program, covering daily routines, school navigation, emotional regulation, picky eating, toilet training, and Applied Behaviour Analysis concepts.
• Extended Before and After Care Childcare service for Woodview Learning Centre students offered before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m., supporting children with play experiences without ABA programming, at $25/hr or $50/day pro-rated to 15 minutes.
• L.I.F.E. Adult Autism Day Program Adult day program providing structured activities, skill development, and community participation for adults with autism in Hamilton.
• Manor Residential Program 24-hour residential support program for adults with autism requiring higher levels of care and support in Hamilton.
• Supported Independent Living Program supporting adults with autism to develop and maintain independent living skills in their own homes in the Hamilton region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of youth responded that they would recommend Woodview (YODA program)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lynwood Charlton CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamilton Lead Agency partnership. As of September 1, 2024, funding and services related to Hamilton Day Treatment classrooms transitioned from Woodview to Lynwood Charlton Centre in the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board region.
• The New MentalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth engagement network providing framework for youth empowerment and involvement in mental health services decision-making.
• Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based youth engagement partner for Halton youth who are not current Woodview clients. Also provides system navigation and crisis line services.
• Will PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational public education campaign designed to inspire Canadians to think differently about charitable giving through legacy bequests.
• Donate a Car CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation partner that handles towing, recycling, or resale of donated vehicles with proceeds going to Woodview.
• Oakville Community FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministers the Jen Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund through their Community Education Awards Hub.
• Brantford and Brant County Fire DepartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for TAPP-C (The Arson Prevention Program for Children) where fire departments provide fire education and in-home safety checks while Woodview provides clinical risk assessment.
• Ministry of HealthcoreOthersPrimary government funder for mental health services.
• Ministry of Children, Community, and Social ServicescoreOthersPrimary government funder for autism services and child welfare programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lynwood Charlton Centre: Hamilton-area Lead Agency for children's mental health; as of September 2024, Lynwood Charlton assumed the Hamilton Day Treatment classrooms transferred from Woodview, making it the closest direct comparator in both service mix (mental health, day treatment, youth justice) and Ontario Lead Agency model.
• Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK): Halton-based children's mental health agency offering walk-in counselling, crisis lines, and youth engagement; directly comparable as a community-based Ontario youth mental health provider serving overlapping catchment areas and partnering with Woodview on system navigation.
• Kinark Child and Family Services: Ontario-wide Lead Agency delivering children's mental health, autism, and youth justice services through multiple sites; comparable in scale, multi-region delivery, evidence-based modalities, and Lead Agency funding model.
• Peel Children's Centre: Lead Agency for child and youth mental health in Peel Region; directly comparable as a Ministry-funded Ontario children's mental health provider offering counselling, day treatment, intake, and walk-in services to a comparable population.
• Surrey Place Centre: Toronto-based developmental services provider delivering autism, early intervention, and clinical services across the lifespan; comparable to Woodview's autism portfolio (ABA, social skills, family services, adult programs) and Ontario Autism Program delivery model.
• Geneva Centre for Autism: Toronto-based autism services organization offering ABA, social skills, and family programs; comparable as a specialized Ontario autism services provider with similar evidence-based modalities and referral-driven GTM.
• ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development: Ontario children's treatment centre serving Halton, Peel, Dufferin, and Waterloo with autism, developmental, and rehabilitation services; comparable as a regionally anchored, government-funded autism and developmental services provider with overlapping Halton catchment.

Others

• Children's Mental Health Ontario: Provincial association representing Ontario's children's mental health Lead Agencies; relevant as a sector peer and ecosystem body, providing policy and funding advocacy that directly affects Woodview's operating environment.
• Autism Ontario: Provincial autism advocacy and information organization; comparable as a sector peer influencing Ontario Autism Program design and as an indirect referral channel for Woodview's autism services.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario: Large provincial mental health organization delivering a broad portfolio of mental health programs across Ontario; comparable as a system-level incumbent operating in the same funding and policy environment as Woodview, with broader geographic and service scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/woodviewmhas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WoodviewMHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/woodviewmhas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woodview
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodviewmhas

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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