Nucleus Independent Living
Record #:
MHH0557
Last Full Update:
18 Jul 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-829-4499 |
| Fax | 905-829-0555 |
| info@nucleusonline.ca | |
| Website | www.nucleusonline.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Karin Archer Myles, Communications Lead |
| Alternate Contact | Brigid Dekker, Senior Manager, Programs |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1983 |
| Primary Executive | Laura Salisbury, Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Oliver Blunn, Chief Operating Officer |
| Funding | Donations * Ontario Health (Central) |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Supportive Housing Program - Provides personal support (activities of
daily living or ADLs) and essential homemaking (personal hygiene
activities or IADLs) to adults 16 years old and up who have a permanent physical disability and meet the eligibility requirements and live in these two buildings:
Attendant Outreach Program - Provides an attendant for adults 16 years old and up who have a permanent physical disability living in Mississauga who meet the eligibility requirements * goal of the program is to enable an individual's full participation and integration into their communities * services include non-medical support and essential homemaking and are offered between 6am and 12midnight, 7 days a week Supports for Daily Living (SDL) - Program helps frail, high-needs seniors 65 years residing in Mississauga, Oakville and South Etobicoke, with assistance with activities of daily living, e.g. bathing, light meal preparation, dressing, in their own home * services are not available for older adults residing in retirement homes, group homes or long term care facilities Caregiver Recharge Program - Temporary relief for primary caregivers who are experiencing high levels of stress while caring for someone with high-needs * non-medical assistance with personal care, ambulation and range of motion exercises, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, safety and risk monitoring and companionship Short Stay Respite Program - Allows caregivers to take a break while someone else steps in to fulfill their responsibilities of looking after their loved one Meals Programs - Congregate dining, meal delivery, and food banks * call 905-281-4443 to be connected to a food advisor Companion Call Program - Virtual social connections * partnered with Companion Link to connect clients with trained volunteers to combat isolation * interactions will be a mixture of structured activities and unstructured social engagement * tablets and activity kits will also be provided to interested participants Regional Learning Centre - Provides education and training to community providers and family caregivers |
| Hours | Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Etobicoke ; Halton Region ; Mississauga |
| Boundaries | Mississauga Halton region ; Some areas of Toronto (Etobicoke) |
| Eligibility | Adults 16 and older with permanent physical disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * eligibility criteria set out by the Ministry of Health |
| Application | Supportive Housing: Applications should be made through the Attendant Service Centre (ASAC) by phone: 416-599-2458, fax: 416-599-3555 or e-mail: cilt@cilt.ca, website: www.cilt.ca/services.aspx
Attendant outreach services: contact Nucleus Independent Living at 905-829-4499 (application attached) Supports for Daily Living: Applications made through SDL Central Registry by phone: 905-281-4443 or email: sdlreferrals@nucleusonline.ca Caregiver Recharge Program: To apply contact the Caregiver Recharge Central Registry at 905-281-4443 Meal Programs: apply by calling 905-281-4443 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Free |
Site Information
| Site Location | Oakville (Winston Park) |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | 2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 110 Oakville, ON L6H 0H2 |
| Intersection | Winston Churchill Blvd and Dundas St W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
| Service Categories | Adult Out of Home Respite Care ; Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ~ Physical Disabilities ; Caregiver Training ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Homemaker Assistance ~ Older Adults ; Personal Care ~ Older Adults |
Copyright
| Copyright Information | This listing is copyright © 2024 Ontario Health atHome |
