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Eating Disorders Unit (EDU)
The Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) is a 12 bed inpatient unit for adolescents struggling with an eating disorder. It provides an interprofessional model of care with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. The unit includes individual patient bedrooms, kitchen, dining room and lounge area. There are... -
Together, Kinark Child and Family Services and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences will expand Outpatient Eating Disorder services in the community.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Kinark Child and Family Services (Kinark) are pleased to announce that they will work collaboratively to expand community-based Outpatient Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to meet the needs of East Region patients and families... -
From Suicidal Thoughts to Hope for the Future
Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. At age 28 Andrea was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Without having... -
Accessing Care for Adolescents
The onset of most mental illnesses occur during adolescence and can interfere with the development of independent living skills, interpersonal and family relationships, as well as educational, recreational and work-related activities. Early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness is essential in... -
Adolescent Outpatient Services
In partnership with our patients, Ontario Shores provides specialized recovery focused outpatient programs and services. The Adolescent outpatient program is an outpatient mental health assessment and treatment clinic for young people aged 12 to 18 living in Durham Region. Referrals are preferred... -
Mustangs for Youth Mental Health
Our youth's mental health not only impacts the individual but their family and friends. The Whiteman family know first-hand with the loss of Jackson, who was a beloved brother, son, and friend. Please help the Western University Mustangs Women's Lacrosse team in their efforts to raise funds in... -
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... -
Adolescent Day Treatment
The adolescent day treatment program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) provides mental health and education services in a local community high school to support students as they transition into a community setting. -
'My Mental Illness Didn't Stop Me' - Crysten
Naturally soft-spoken and perhaps a little timid, Crysten has shown a determination that inspires others. “She’s worked so hard,” notes Donna McAleer-Smith, a Registered Practical Nurse at Ontario Shores who supported Crysten through the Grove School. “She’s very kind and has that silent strength... -
Adolescent Psychiatry Selective
Elective: Adolescent Psychiatry Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Available to: Residents in Psychiatry in PGY3-6 Supervisor: Dr. Marc Fadel Contact: @email This six-month Senior Elective rotation... -
Celebrating Child and Youth Care Week
Child and Youth Care week is celebrated throughout the Ontario CYC community as a time of year where organizations, stakeholders, funders and peers can spotlight and acknowledge Child and Youth Care practitioners for their work, effort and perseverance in practice. Let's meet some of our Mental... -
Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Durham Region to Care Close to Home
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Durham Region to Care Close to Home $8.4 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services December 20, 2023 Ministry of Health WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing more than $8.4 million to increase access to pediatric services for... -
Local Schools Outreach
The onset of most mental illness occurs during adolescence and young adulthood. Ontario Shores provides education to young people faced with mental illness as well as to students in the community to build awareness about mental health among all young people. Grove School Young people receiving... -
Chelsea's Story
In my parents’ living room, there is a copy of Ontario Shores’ 2015 annual report with my smiling face gracing the cover. It’s been seven years since that photo was taken, and it is getting harder to convince people that the seventeen-year-old featured on that cover is me, especially when they flip... -
COVID-19: What to Say to Teenagers about Self Isolation
Having empathy for teenagers can be really hard sometimes. During my mental health training and education, I get questions from frustrated parents constantly about how to help with their teenager’s mental health. Now I can only empathize with all the parents out there unsure of what to do or say to... -
Youth Mental Health Panel
October 19, 2022 10:00amOctober 19, 2022 11:00pmLocationLakeview Cafeteria, Building 5, Level 1 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences 700 Gordon St., Whitby -
Jessica's Moving Story
Jessica was just 13 years old when she was admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Grappling with lingering symptoms of a concussion, a naturopath had advised Jessica to change her diet. Shortly thereafter, Jessica’s mindset... -
The Mental Health Podcast S1 E2: Growing Pains - the Mental Health Journey of our Youth
When it comes to mental health, our youth are in big trouble. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for kids aged 10 to 19 years. Youth who need mental health services are often not well supported: less than 20 per cent receive appropriate treatment. Why is it worse for youth today than it... -
Shayne's Shore Run
September 25, 2022 09:00amSeptember 25, 2022 11:00amLocation700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON -
ONCAIPS Conference: The Changing Landscape of Child and Adolescent Inpatient Units – What’s Going On?
September 28, 2023 12:00pmSeptember 29, 2023 05:00pmLocationOntario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences