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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Nucleus Independent Living
Phone Numbers: 905-829-4499
Fax: 905-829-0555
Email: info@nucleusonline.ca
Website: www.nucleusonline.ca/
Address: 2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 110
Oakville, ON
L6H 0H2
Intersection: Winston Churchill Blvd and Dundas St W
Location: Oakville (Winston Park)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Daily 24 hours
Executives: Laura Salisbury - Chief Executive Officer
Oliver Blunn - Chief Operating Officer
Contacts: Karin Archer Myles - Communications Lead
Elise Robertson - Senior Manager, Programs
Service Description: Community Support Services agency

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 

Services and Programs:
Fees: Free
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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults 16 and older with permanent physical disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * eligibility criteria set out by the Ministry of Health
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Mississauga Halton region ; Some areas of Toronto (Etobicoke)

About Us

To support adults to live independently at home by providing quality services


This information was last completely updated on: 7-7-2025


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