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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to accurate and timely information to the media. However, we must strike a delicate balance between the media's interest and our responsibility to safeguard the patients' right to privacy and confidentiality, especially... -
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Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Journeys of Hope Sponsorship Opportunities
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) 700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 In commemoration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health and Ontario Shores is welcoming sponsors, supporters, and guests to... -
Circle of Friends Charity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Royal Ashburn Golf Club 995 Myrtle Rd. W, Ashburn Rd. Whitby Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been providing exemplary mental health care for more than 100 years. Our hospital provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment... -
Donate Goods or Services
We are always grateful to receive gifts-in-kind or gifts of service to enhance our events and campaigns, or to directly support patients on their mental health journey. Gifts-in-kind or service are a wonderful way to give in lieu of monetary donations. Some examples include (but not limited to)... -
Acute Stress Disorder
Individuals may develop an anxiety disorder called Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) following a traumatic event. ASD typically occurs within one month after the traumatic event occurs. It lasts at least three days and can persist for up to one month. People with ASD have symptoms similar to those seen in... -
Sponsorship Opportunities - 2023
B enefits The Oscars $1000 Walk of Fame $750 Red Carpet $500 Tickets to events and Swag Bags yes x6 yes x4 yes x4 Recognition on Ontario Shores Foundation website and social media pages yes yes yes Company logo/name displayed prominently throughout event yes yes yes Company logo/name included in... -
Social Media Users Connecting Missing Patient to Assault Shows How Far We Still Have to Go
When it comes to the stigma around mental illness, some days it feels like it’s one step forward, two steps back. We have come a long way, even in the 12 or so years I have been working in mental health. But every so often there is a trigger that seems to drag us back to the past. Recently that was... -
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in being a part of this incredible team of enthusiastic individuals? Follow this link to learn more about the application process. Please note that all of our volunteer opportunities require that individuals feel confident to participate without direct supervision or support. We... -
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of GAD tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. The feelings of excessive... -
About #MindVine
#MindVine is the media home of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public teaching hospital which provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. At its core, #MindVine encourages conversation... -
Phone and Fax Numbers
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Main Line: 905.430.4055 Toll Free: 1.800.341.6323 Access to Patient Programs and Services: For information regarding access to patient programs and services please call Central Intake, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1.877.767.9642. Fax... -
Dementia - Resources and Support for Caregivers
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for an individual with dementia 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... -
Wake Up With Ontario Shores Foundation
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Grateful Giving
Giving a gift in honour, celebration or memory of someone in support of mental health will help us make an impact on protecting minds and saving lives. Thank you for your generosity. Please choose your gift amount below. -
Accessing Care for Depression
Depression is much more than simple unhappiness or a case of the blues. It is a mood disorder that involves the mind and body, affects how you feel, think and behave. Depression is a common condition that can affect people at various stages throughout their lives. It’s neither something you can... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
Advocacy
Advocacy by an individual or by an advocacy group typically aims to raise the profile and understanding of mental illness among government and non-government organizations, as well as the industry, education, workplace and academic sectors. Advocacy can include a variety of activities, such as... -
Host a Fundraiser
Do you have that "Do Good Stuff" attitude? And are looking for a fun activity to help raise funds for Ontario Shores and mental health? If so, then you have come to the right place! Who. We've had some amazing community event supporters over the years; from big corporations, to schools, to... -
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...