St. Leonard'S Community Services

What St. Leonard'S Community Services does

SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) is a Canadian non-profit social services organization headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, founded in 1968 and operating with 101-250 staff. The organization delivers an integrated portfolio of community programs organized around four service pillars: Addictions and Mental Health (including outpatient, gambling support, withdrawal management, and a 24/7 crisis line), Housing (emergency shelter intake, housing resource centre, Cornerstone House for ages 18-29, Station House for ages 15-17, and longer-term supportive housing), Justice Services (youth and adult programs plus the residential Peter Willis Residence), and Employment (job boards, job-seeker support, and employer partnerships). Same-day intake and assessments are available, with walk-in access at program locations and round-the-clock crisis support via telephone.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Drupal-powered public website (soarcs.ca) used for service information, announcements, job postings, and donation intake, plus standard organic social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube). There is no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI/ML capability, no mobile app, and no API or integration layer — the organization delivers human services directly rather than technology solutions. A dedicated recruitment inbox ([email protected]) and a careers portal indicate active hiring processes.

The business model is that of a Canadian non-profit social services provider: services are delivered free or at low cost to clients, with revenue drawn from provincial and regional government contracts, municipal funding, corporate philanthropy (e.g., Bell Let's Talk grant in 2021), and donations (a 'Donate' link is prominently featured on the site). The go-to-market is direct-to-client through walk-in intake and a crisis hotline, geographically concentrated in Brantford and surrounding Ontario communities, with no channel partners or paid acquisition. The organization rebranded to SOAR Community Services in March 2024 to reflect its broadened service mandate.

Name

St. Leonard'S Community Services

Legal name

SOAR Community Services

Website

https://st-leonards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SOAR Community Services is a Brantford, Ontario non-profit (founded 1968, 101-250 staff) delivering integrated addictions/mental-health, housing, justice, and employment programs to vulnerable populations through walk-in intake, residential facilities, and a 24/7 crisis line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Addictions counseling
• Mental health support
• Emergency housing services
• Employment assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brantford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) is a non-profit organization providing integrated community support across four service divisions: Addictions and Mental Health (24/7 crisis line, outpatient counselling for addiction, concurrent disorders and gambling, withdrawal management); Housing (emergency shelter intake, housing resource centre, transitional and supportive housing including Station House for youth ages 15-17 and Cornerstone House for ages 18-29); Justice (youth and adult justice support, residential programs such as Peter Willis Residence); and Employment (job search support, resume assistance, education/training referrals, job board platform, employer connections).

Product overview

SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) is a social services organization offering an integrated portfolio of community support programs. The organization operates four core service divisions: Addictions and Mental Health Services, Employment Programs, Housing Services, and Justice Services. These programs provide comprehensive support from crisis intervention through transitional and supportive housing, serving populations including youth, adults, and families experiencing addiction, homelessness, unemployment, or involvement with the legal system. Same-day intake and assessments are available, with a 24/7 crisis line supporting immediate needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addictions and Mental Health Services Individual and group support for people experiencing addiction, concurrent disorders (mental health and addiction issues), gambling problems, and mental health or emotional distress, including 24/7 crisis line support. For residents of Brantford, Ontario.
• Addictions/Concurrent Disorder Outpatient/Gambling Program Outpatient counselling services for individuals dealing with addiction, concurrent disorders (co-occurring mental health and addiction), and gambling-specific support issues.
• Crisis Services 24/7 crisis support line providing immediate telephone assistance for mental health and substance use emergencies. Available at (519) 759-7188 or toll-free 1 (866) 811-7188.
• Withdrawal Management and Treatment Services Clinical and supportive services for individuals requiring support during substance withdrawal and entry into treatment programs.
• Housing Services Core service division helping people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness connect with support services and find and maintain permanent housing in the Brantford area.
• Emergency Shelter Intake Services Intake services for individuals seeking emergency shelter accommodations in Brantford.
• Housing Resource Centre Resource centre providing housing-related information, referrals, and support services to clients seeking housing assistance.
• Station House (Youth Housing) Transitional/supportive housing program for youth ages 15-17 in the Brantford area.
• Cornerstone House (Young Adult Housing) Transitional housing program for young adults ages 18-29 in the Brantford area.
• Supportive Housing Longer-term supportive housing in the Brantford area with ongoing support services for residents.
• George House Housing support services under the George House program, part of the organization's housing division.
• Justice Services Core service division offering numerous programs for adults and youth who have become involved in the legal justice system.
• Youth Justice Programs Justice-related support and rehabilitation programs specifically designed for young people involved with the legal system.
• Adult Justice Programs Justice-related support and rehabilitation programs for adults involved with the legal system.
• Peter Willis Residence (Justice Residential Programs) Residential justice program providing structured living arrangements and supports for individuals involved in the justice system.
• Employment Programs Programs to enhance job skills and support job search efforts, including resume creation assistance, education and training options, and employer connections, serving youth, job seekers, and employers.
• Job Boards Searchable job board platform listing employment opportunities, connecting job seekers with local employers.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Door Shelters: York Region nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and housing-focused programs. Comparable housing-centric model with supportive services for vulnerable populations.
• Woodview Mental Health and Autism Services: Ontario-based nonprofit delivering youth mental health, autism, and family support programs. Overlaps SOAR's youth-facing justice, housing (Station House 15-17), and mental health programs.
• John Howard Society of Brantford and Brant County: Provides justice support, reintegration, and youth justice programming. Direct overlap with SOAR's youth and adult justice services lines, serving the same Brantford catchment.
• Good Shepherd Ministries (Hamilton): Hamilton-area nonprofit operating integrated housing, addictions recovery, employment, and justice services. Closest comparable in scale and integrated model, though in an adjacent Ontario region.
• Mission Services of Hamilton: Long-running Ontario nonprofit providing housing, addictions recovery (including long-term residential treatment), and employment services. Closely mirrors SOAR's integrated model.
• St. Michael's Homes (Toronto): Long-standing Ontario nonprofit providing addictions treatment, supportive housing, and youth justice programs. Highly comparable integrated service portfolio with residential and outpatient components.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Brantford: Local CMHA branch delivering mental health and addictions counselling in Brantford. Direct overlap with SOAR's core addictions and mental health services, and a primary referral competitor for the same client population.

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army Brantford: National faith-based operator of emergency shelters, addictions programs, and community services with a Brantford presence. Competes for housing and emergency shelter clients and draws on a much larger national funding base.
• Goodwill Ontario: Large Ontario social enterprise with employment training, job placement, and community programs. Competes for the same employer-matching and job-seeker clients as SOAR's Employment division.

Regional players

• Nelson House Brantford: Local Brantford women's shelter and second-stage housing provider. Geographic peer serving an overlapping client base with housing and crisis needs, though focused specifically on women fleeing violence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stleonardscs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SOARCommunityServices
• Facebookfacebook.com/St.LeonardsCommunityServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/soar_cs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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