Community Living North Halton

What Community Living North Halton does

Community Living North Halton (CLNH) is a private, non-profit charitable organization founded in 1955 in Milton, Ontario, that provides developmental services to children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities in the Halton Hills and Milton region. The organization operates three core service lines: Services for Children and Youth (ages 0-21), Services for Adults, and Autism Services delivered through the Ontario Autism Program. Adult services include 24-hour Residential Accommodations across Acton, Georgetown, and Milton sites, Supported Independent Living, the S.T.E.P specialized treatment program, a four-phase Inclusive Supports model (Treatment, Development, Stabilization, Maintenance), Homeshare, and a Pre-Employment Readiness Program. Children's services comprise Inclusion Services using the CanChild F-Words Framework, a Saturday Centre recreational and respite program, and Core Clinical ABA services overseen by Registered Behaviour Analysts and Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts. The workforce of 400+ staff supports more than 600 individuals.

The business model is predominantly publicly funded: the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services channels adult-services revenue through Developmental Services Ontario, while OAP funds children's autism services. Supplementary revenue is generated through fee-based ABA summer programs (Adventure Club, Summer Social Connect, Virtual Vocational Skills), private-pay and Passport-funded services, donations, fundraising events (the 30th Anniversary Ray Forde Memorial Golf Tournament, Mary McDuffe Memorial Bonspiel, Hearts & Hope Casino Night, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign), and a social enterprise (The Lunchbox Café, room rentals, and catering). Access to services is gated by DSO for adult programs and the AccessOAP portal for autism services, with inclusion services accessed through Halton's online referral system.

Operationally, CLNH runs from a headquarters at 917-B Nipissing Road, Milton, with additional offices in Georgetown and Acton. Strategic partners include Developmental Services Ontario, the Ontario Autism Program, CanChild at McMaster University, Milton District Hospital, Halton Health Care, the Halton Catholic District School Board, and Halton Support Services. The organization is led by Executive Director Greg Edmiston and governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Tim O'Connor. CLNH is AODA-compliant under a published Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2024. There is no indication of AI or proprietary software technology; the clinical and operational backbone rests on evidence-based human-delivered methodologies (ABA, Person-Centered Planning, the F-Words Framework).

Name

Community Living North Halton

Legal name

Community Living North Halton

Website

https://clnh.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community Living North Halton is a non-profit organization founded in 1955 that supports over 600 children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities in Halton Hills and Milton, Ontario, delivering residential, clinical ABA, community participation, and autism services via 400+ staff funded primarily through provincial DSO and OAP channels.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI), Respite Care for Families of Children with Disabilities (HSAAAIAL)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Community support services
• Autism program services
• Respite care services
• Residential support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services through Developmental Services Ontario for adult services, and Ontario Autism Program funding for children's services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting Children's Recreation & Leisure Programs. The 29th Annual Golf Tournament raised over $57,000. Membership is free with optional voluntary donations.
3. Fee for Service Programs: ABA Summer Social Skills Groups and Summer Camps charged at $500-$3,080. Core Clinical ABA services for ages 9-18 are fee-based through OAP funding or private payment.
4. Membership Program: Free membership program (2026-2027) offering voting rights at AGM, newsletter updates, event invitations, and advocacy opportunities with optional voluntary donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Community Living North Halton is a non-profit organization that provides residential supports, day programs, respite, children and youth services, and Ontario Autism Program (OAP) services for individuals with developmental disabilities across Halton Hills and Milton, Ontario. It supports more than 600 individuals through approximately 400 staff and is funded primarily by provincial ministries and donations.

Product overview

Community Living North Halton is a non-profit social services organization providing a comprehensive suite of programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Halton Hills and Milton, Ontario. The organization operates as a multi-service provider with three main pillars: Services for Children & Youth (0-21), Services for Adults, and Autism Services through the Ontario Autism Program. Children's services include Inclusion Services, Recreational & Respite Programs (Saturday Centre), and ABA services. Adult services encompass Residential Accommodations, Supported Independent Living, Community Supports & Rec & Leisure, S.T.E.P Program, Inclusive Supports, and Homeshare. Autism services include Core Clinical ABA services and free Foundational Family Services. Summer programming includes social skills groups for youth. The organization employs over 400 staff supporting more than 600 individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Services / Day Programs
• Children and Youth Services
• Autism Services (Ontario Autism Program)
• Residential Services
• Respite Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 600+ individuals with developmental disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Developmental Services OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSO is the government-funded agency that serves as the centralized intake point for adults with developmental disabilities across Ontario, connecting individuals to CLNH's adult services including residential supports, community participation, and caregiver respite.
• Halton Support ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHalton Support Services provides service navigation for individuals without a service navigator or care coordinator, connecting families to CLNH's autism services and other community resources.
• Milton District HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject SEARCH partnership places CLNH-supported interns at Milton District Hospital for employment skills training and career development for individuals with developmental disabilities. 6 graduates in 2026 cohort.
• CanChild Centre (McMaster University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLNH's Child & Family Services uses the CanChild F-Words Framework for goal-setting. CLNH staff (including Evelyn) presented at EACD2026 conference alongside CanChild colleagues.
• CharterAbility OakvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessible boating organization providing recreational sailing experiences for CLNH-supported individuals, promoting inclusion through accessible recreational opportunities.
• Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Project SEARCH program, collaborating with CLNH and Halton Health Care to provide employment support and skills training for student interns.
• Halton Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner for Project SEARCH internship program at Milton District Hospital, providing site for employment training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Tim Hortons (Smile Cookie Campaign)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign, with proceeds supporting CLNH's Project SEARCH program. Multiple Milton locations participate.
• AccessOAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario's centralized digital access point for the Ontario Autism Program. AccessOAP staff hold Resource Days at CLNH to help families with registration, receipt submissions, and portal assistance.
• Piper's Heath Golf ClubminorOthersVenue partner for the 30th Anniversary Ray Forde Memorial Golf Tournament supporting Children's Recreation and Leisure Programs.
• Milton Curling ClubminorOthersVenue for the 15th Annual Mary McDuffe Memorial Bonspiel, supporting Children's Rec and Leisure Programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reena: York-region developmental services non-profit providing residential, day, and community programs for individuals with developmental disabilities — directly comparable in residential model, DSO funding, and lifecycle service continuum.
• Geneva Centre for Autism: Toronto-based autism services non-profit delivering ABA, Foundational Family Services, and adult programs — a directly comparable OAP-funded autism services competitor in the same provincial funding system.
• Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region: Waterloo-region non-profit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, respite, and community participation — directly comparable in service mix, scale, and Ontario developmental services funding model.
• Kerry's Place Autism Services: Ontario-wide autism services provider offering residential, day, and clinical supports funded through the OAP and MCSS — directly comparable in autism clinical delivery and DSO/MCSS-funded residential model.
• Community Living Oakville: Sibling Community Living association serving Oakville, Ontario with the same lifespan continuum of residential, community participation, and family support services for individuals with developmental disabilities — directly comparable in mission, model, and funder base.
• Community Living Burlington: Adjacent Halton-region Community Living affiliate delivering residential, supported independent living, and children/youth services under the same DSO/MCSS funding architecture — a directly comparable service model and scale.
• Community Living Mississauga: Peel-region Community Living association offering residential, day programs, and children's services to individuals with developmental disabilities — highly comparable in service portfolio and Ontario government funding reliance.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes Canada: National non-profit delivering residential, employment, and community participation services for people with disabilities — a broader incumbent with overlapping programs in residential and community supports funded by Ontario and federal sources.
• Christian Horizons: Ontario-wide faith-based developmental services provider operating residential, community, and employment programs across multiple regions — a broader incumbent with comparable service portfolio and DSO/MCSS funding base.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial umbrella for 124 local Community Living associations including CLNH; sets sector standards, advocacy, and coordinates Community Living Month — the broader incumbent governing the network CLNH operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CLNorthHalton
• Facebookfacebook.com/CLNorthHalton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/communityliving-northhalton
• Instagraminstagram.com/communitylivingnorthhalton

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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