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Education
At Ontario Shores we embrace our responsibility to advance the mental health care system and expand our research, teaching and education expertise. As a community teaching hospital, and with our affiliation with the University of Toronto Medical School we are providing more opportunities for student... -
DBT Videos by Module
DBT What is Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT)? Origin of DBT Where it All Began – Marsha Linehan Developing the Synthesis of Acceptance and Change – Marsha Linehan Borderline Personality Disorder Having A Life Worth Living - Dr Aguirre's Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder... -
Thank you for your support
Dear Ontario Shores Community Partners, Please note that an Acknowledgement Receipt will be mailed to you by Canada Post. You will receive an email notification as a confirmation of your donation. With Gratitude for your support, Your Ontario Shores Foundation Team -
Forensic Program Consultation, Education and Research
Forensic consultation services are provided to all programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). These services include clinical referrals and clinical inpatient services. Consultation services are also offered to jails, detention centres and other forensic programs... -
Secondary School Education Program (Grove School)
The Secondary School Education Program provides patients under the age of 21 with an opportunity to earn Ontario Secondary School credits, while they are receiving treatment. Based on a partnership between the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and the Durham District... -
Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone.
Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone. As Many as Three in Ten (31%) Ontarians Report Having a Diagnosed Mental Health Condition – Most (75%) of Which Are Dealing with Anxiety Nearly Half (45%) Say it Would Be Difficult for Them to Discuss Their Mental Health with Loved Ones October 3, 2022 (Whitby, ON)... -
LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart Women's Clinic
The LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart Women’s Clinic at Ontario Shores provides short term, focused consultation and treatment to women with perinatal mood disorders and other reproductive issues that affect a woman's mental health. Our clinical team includes a Psychiatrist, a Nurse Practitioner, a... -
Jeff - Clinical Educator
RoleClinical Educator in Professional PracticeJeff is a Clinical Educator in Professional Practice. Jeff began his career with Ontario Shores in the Assessment and Reintegration Unit program in 2014, moved to the Medical Clinic and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in 2016, became the organization's vaccine coordinator in 2021, and recently moved... -
Melanie - Clinical Nurse Educator
Meet Melanie, a Clinical Nurse Educator in Professional Practice at Ontario Shores. Melanie's journey with us has spanned 11 years, first as a new graduate on Geriatric Psychiatry Unit then moved to Outpatients, Crisis/Central Intake, and now Professional Practice. Melanie has been inspired by her... -
My Health. My Way. Patient Portal - Support
Need Support using the Patient Portal? Call 905-430-4061 or email @email Video Tutorial {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/zxiyzLzL_08.jpg?itok=SuKtrhEJ","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxiyzLzL... -
Trauma - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for traumatic stress or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice... -
Depression - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for depression or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice... -
For Primary Care Providers
Ontario Shores offers a service that allows Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners to access a psychiatrist for telephone advice by booking an available appointment online. Who can book a telephone consultation? Family doctors / family physicians Nurse practitioners... -
Accessing Care for Addictions
We understand how difficult recovery can be for people struggling with addictions, but we know recovery is possible. There are many different kinds of addictions that can fall into two categories; substance addiction, and process/behavioural addiction. When individuals experience an addiction... -
Anxiety - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for anxiety or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice... -
You were asked to talk about mental health and you did!
You were asked to talk about mental health and you came through with flying colours – all 122,150,772 conversations. Bell Let’s Talk Day saw this record breaking number of tweets, texts, calls and shares which resulted in a new donation of more than $6 million to support mental health programs and... -
Quality Standards for Dementia Care
Health Quality Ontario is the province’s advisor on health care quality. Their mandate is to monitor, assess and provide guidance on important health quality issues and to work together with patients to bring about meaningful improvements. They have provided the following 14 Quality Statements for... -
About Patient and Family Advisors
WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME A PATIENT AND FAMILY ADVISOR? When you or your family member were using our services at Ontario Shores, did you think things could be done better? If you answered yes, the Patient and Family Advisor role could be the perfect opportunity for you! In this role, you will have the... -
Borderline Personality Disorder - Resources
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for borderline personality disorder or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or... -
Patient Health and Safety
Everyone at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to ensuring a safe and healing environment for our patients. We invite you, your family, your friends and the community to get involved in enhancing patient care. Be Active in Your Recovery Make decisions with... -
Medical Staff Reappointment Process
Welcome to the Medical Staff Reappointment Process at Ontario Shores. Ontario Shores is now utilizing CMaRS for Reappointment Applications. You will need to use the link that has been provided to you to access your Re-Appointment Application. Completion Date: Your online Re-appointment Application... -
Trauma - Treatment and Recovery
Experiencing negative thoughts after a frightening or traumatic event can deeply impact your life. You are not alone and it’s normal to experience these negative thoughts and behaviours. You may even feel like you will never get your normal life back. It’s important to know through counselling and... -
‘You’ve Inspired Us with your Resiliency and Optimism'
Members of the Family Council would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the selfless commitment you’ve made throughout this pandemic to the patients who depend on you. You’ve kept families and caregivers up to date with new policies and procedures at Ontario Shores and you’ve allowed us to feel... -
Education Program Supports Patients of All Ages
At the age of 60, Rob felt it was time to finish his high school diploma. It was always something he had hoped to achieve, but so often mental illness and other factors alter the path that so many take for granted. “Life just got in the way,” he says. After leaving school to help his family...