cldsl

What cldsl does

Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout (CLDSL) is a non-profit charitable organization headquartered in Dryden, Ontario, with a second office in Sioux Lookout, that delivers community-based developmental services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Northwestern Ontario. Formed in 2009 through the amalgamation of two legacy Community Living associations (incorporated 1968 in Dryden and 1974 in Sioux Lookout), the organization traces its roots to parent-led advocacy movements of the 1950s and 1960s and has progressively transitioned from institutional care toward individualized, community-included service models — most notably closing congregate day programs in 2020.

CLDSL's service portfolio comprises nine core programs: Supported Independent Living, Community Accommodations (24-hour group homes), Bridge to Community (individualized community participation), Employment Outreach (supported employment and job coaching), Life Share (host family placements), Transition Services (youth-to-adulthood planning), Intake and Fee for Service (DSO referrals and Passport funding administration), MMW Clinical Videoconferencing (remote clinical access via Surrey Place in Toronto), and Quality Assurance. Service delivery is organized around a Person-Centered Planning framework and an internal Personal Outcomes Management System (POMS) that tracks individual goals across five domains: Health and Wellness, Community Presence and Participation, Independence/Choice/Control, Relationships, and Learning. A Rights Review Committee safeguards service recipients' legal and personal rights.

Revenue is generated primarily through ministry-funded contracts with the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, accessed via Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) as the single provincial intake channel. Secondary streams include fee-for-service arrangements (pay-as-you-go, with variable pricing based on activities, duration, and support needs), Passport funding coordination for eligible individuals, and donations through a CanadaHelps.org partnership. The organization holds a CARF International 3-year Accreditation with Certificate of Excellence (2023) and is BPS Supply Chain Code of Ethics compliant. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors led by Chair/Treasurer Humberto Pacheco, with Sherry Baum serving as Chief Executive Officer.

Name

cldsl

Legal name

Community Living Dryden – Sioux Lookout

Website

https://cldsl.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout (CLDSL) is a non-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities in Dryden and Sioux Lookout, Ontario, delivering supported living, community participation, employment, life share, and remote clinical services funded primarily by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLADAIAI

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAKANAB

College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Supported independent living
• Community participation programs
• Supported employment services
• Clinical videoconferencing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dryden

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ministry-Funded Developmental Services: Core government-funded services for adults with developmental disabilities, provided through the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Services include supported independent living, community accommodations, employment outreach, and transition services.
2. Fee-for-Service: Variety of service options available to the general public. Costs vary based on activities, duration, and individual support needs. Available to those with personal funds or Passport dollars.
3. Passport Funding Coordination: Individualized Passport funding for services and supports for daily living, including community classes, recreational programs, work/volunteer skills development, and community support workers. Administered through Developmental Services Ontario.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts one-time donations, monthly contributions, and estate planning gifts through CanadaHelps.org partnership. Donations support vital programs, training, and support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout (CLDSL) is a non-profit organization that delivers a portfolio of developmental disability support programs for adults across Northwestern Ontario. Services include supported independent living, community accommodations (group homes), Bridge to Community participation programs, Employment Outreach/Supported Employment, Life Share host family arrangements, MMW Clinical Videoconferencing with Surrey Place, and transition planning from youth to adult services.

Product overview

CLDSL is a community services organization offering a portfolio of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The core service offerings include: Bridge to Community (community participation), Employment Outreach (supported employment), Intake and Fee for Service (referrals and Passport funding management), Life Share (host family placement), Transition Services (youth-to-adulthood planning), MMW Clinical Videoconferencing (remote clinical services), Quality Assurance (person-centered accountability), Supported Independent Living, and Community Accommodations (group homes). These services are supported by the Personal Outcomes Management System (POMS) for goal tracking. The organization does not offer a unified technology platform but rather distinct service programs delivered through direct support professionals in Dryden and Sioux Lookout, Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridge to Community An individualized community participation program offering leisure, volunteer, and recreational activities tailored to the interests and choices of adults with developmental disabilities in Dryden and Sioux Lookout.
• Employment Outreach Supported Employment Program providing skills education and training, job development and coaching, and employment transition facilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities seeking competitive employment.
• Intake and Fee for Service Coordinates service inquiries and referrals through Developmental Services Ontario and administers Passport funding for individuals, allowing approved applicants to use individualized Passport dollars on community classes, recreational programs, work/volunteer skills development, and community support workers.
• Life Share Host family program where screened home providers offer a nurturing and safe family environment for adults with developmental disabilities, providing a place they can call home within their community.
• Transition Services Supports youth transitioning from high school and children's services to adulthood by collaborating with families, school representatives, and agency representatives to facilitate coordinated transition planning, including the Healthy Generations Family Support Program for families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
• MMW Clinical Videoconferencing Provides remote clinical services via video conferencing for adults (18+) living with or suspected of having developmental disabilities across Northwestern Ontario, partnering with Surrey Place in Toronto to deliver intake, behaviour therapy, counselling, psychiatric and psychological consultations.
• Quality Assurance Ensures accountability to people supported through Person-Centered Approaches, Personal Outcome Measures, and a Rights Review Committee that safeguards the human, civil, and legal rights of service recipients.
• Supported Independent Living Empowers adults with developmental disabilities to live independently in their own homes with supports tailored to individual needs, including the Pathway to Independence program, using Person-Centered Approaches planning.
• Community Accommodations Provides 24-hour supports in group homes throughout communities, emphasizing daily living skills, choice, and independence with individualized support in smaller group settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year CARF International Accreditation with Certificate of Excellence achieved in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral intake and eligibility entity for all ministry-funded developmental services in Ontario. DSO helps adults with developmental disabilities connect to services and supports in their communities. CLDSL receives referrals through DSO.
• Community Living OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association supporting Community Living agencies across Ontario. Provides advocacy, resources, and annual conference. CLDSL hosted the 2005 provincial conference.
• OASIS (Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial network of agencies supporting individuals with special needs. Collaborates on advocacy, best practices, and sector development.
• Provincial Network on Developmental DisabilitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial network focused on developmental disabilities sector issues, advocacy, and service improvement across Ontario.
• Partners for PlanningmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing planning resources and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Ontario.
• Surrey Place (Toronto)coreTechnology or IntegrationClinical partner for MMW Clinical Videoconferencing Program. Surrey Place in Toronto provides psychiatrists, psychologists, behaviour therapists and clinical coordination to individuals in Northwestern Ontario communities through video conferencing.
• Community Living AtikokanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Community Living association in Atikokan, Ontario. Part of the regional network of developmental services organizations.
• Kenora Association for Community LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Community Living association in Kenora, Ontario. Part of the regional network of developmental services organizations.
• Community Living Fort Frances and DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Community Living association in Fort Frances, Ontario. Part of the regional network of developmental services organizations.
• Harmony Centre for Community Living – Red LakeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Community Living organization serving Red Lake area. Part of the regional network of developmental services organizations.
• Superior Greenstone Association for Community LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Community Living association in the Superior Greenstone region. Part of the regional network of developmental services organizations.
• Community Support Centre NWminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity support organization serving Northwestern Ontario. Collaborates on community development and support services.
• FASD OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOntario organization focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness, support, and resources. Relevant to Healthy Generations Family Support Program.
• CanadaHelps.orgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegistered charity providing powerful fundraising tools. CLDSL partners with CanadaHelps for secure online donations, allowing one-time donations, monthly contributions, and estate planning gifts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Community Living Ontario: Provincial association that supports and advocates for Community Living agencies across Ontario, including CLDSL. Directly comparable as the umbrella body in the same developmental services sector and a stated strategic partner of CLDSL.

Regional players

• Community Living Atikokan: Neighbouring Community Living association in Atikokan, Ontario, delivering similar developmental disability supports in Northwestern Ontario. Explicitly identified as a regional partner organization in CLDSL's network.
• Kenora Association for Community Living: Community Living association serving Kenora in Northwestern Ontario, providing developmental disability supports with the same operating model as CLDSL. Listed by CLDSL as a regional network partner.
• Community Living Fort Frances and District: Community Living association serving Fort Frances and the surrounding district in Northwestern Ontario. Operates with the same Ministry-funded model and is identified as a regional partner of CLDSL.
• Harmony Centre for Community Living (Red Lake): Community Living organization serving the Red Lake area in Northwestern Ontario, providing supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. Listed as a regional partner within CLDSL's network.
• Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living: Community Living association covering the Superior Greenstone region of Northwestern Ontario. Provides comparable developmental services and is identified by CLDSL as a regional network partner.
• Community Support Centre NW: Northwestern Ontario community support organization that collaborates with CLDSL on community development and support services. Operates an overlapping service mandate across the same regional geography.

Direct peers

• Reena: Large Ontario-based non-profit providing developmental services including residential, community participation, employment, and clinical supports. Operates in the same Ontario Ministry-funded model as CLDSL but at significantly larger scale.
• Vita Community Living Services: Ontario non-profit (formerly Community Living Mississauga) providing supported independent living, residential, employment, and community participation services to adults with developmental disabilities under the same Ministry-funded framework as CLDSL.
• Surrey Place: Toronto-based provider of clinical services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Strategic clinical partner of CLDSL through the MMW Videoconferencing Program and operates in the same Ontario developmental services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cldsl807
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-living-dryden---sioux-lookout

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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