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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. -
Community Current Newsletter
The Community Current is an email newsletter sharing news and upcoming events with our community members. If you are interested in receiving updates from Ontario Shores we invite you to subscribe. Subscribe to the Community Current Subscribe here to start receiving your monthly edition of the... -
Ontario Shores Receives 2019 Award of Excellence in Mental Health
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is the proud recipient of the 2019 Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Quality Improvement from the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL). This is the third time Ontario Shores has been recognized by CCHL with such a... -
Publication List
2023 Lai, K.S.P., Patience, J., Burhan, A.M. (2023). Thinking, Feeling, and Moving: Competition for Brain Resources in Health and Disease. In: Rezaei, N. (eds) Brain, Decision Making and Mental Health. Integrated Science, vol 12. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15959-6_13 2022... -
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)... -
Doctor's Residence Update
Minor construction work is taking place at the Doctor’s Residence in the Whitby Shores community as The Kingsmen Group has workers on scene removing part of the chimney. A recent peer review indicated that it was a safety risk. We would like to remind people that our Heritage Wellness Garden... -
Participate in Governance
How to Attend a Meeting Board meetings are open to members of the public and staff of Ontario Shores by invitation. Correspondence to Board members is received through the Secretary of the Corporation. To attend a meeting or send correspondence, please contact: Karim Mamdani President and CEO 700... -
Board Meeting Minutes
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PARC Member Position Description
Role: Working in partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), PARC supports and empowers patients in their recovery in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values by facilitating the patient perspective in advancing care and service delivery for... -
Provide Feedback, Report a Complaint or an Incident
Patient Experience Surveys Patient, family and caregiver feedback is important to us as it helps us plan and improve services. Ontario Shores regularly conducts an anonymous survey called Ontario Perception of Care Tool for Mental Health and Addictions (OPOC-MHA). All patients are offered this... -
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... -
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... -
My Story. My Voice.
This service is designed to create and facilitate mutually beneficial opportunities for individuals with mental illness to share their recovery journeys in a variety of forums. Sharing recovery stories is beneficial for the story teller as it can help make sense of the events that have occurred in... -
Resources for Quitting Smoking
Ontario Shores is a Tobacco-Free Organization. The health care team is dedicated and well-trained to provide comfort measures to patients during their time at Ontario Shores. Support can include nicotine replacement treatment (NRT) and smoking cessation information. Smoking and Vaping Cessation Apps... -
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... -
Apps for Substance Use Recovery
Substance Use Apps Breaking Free https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/ Use code ontarioshores21 Alcohol Use Apps AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker Myrecek (2018) Free Available on: Android Tracks alcohol consumption, helps users maintain a drink diary, and calculates blood alcohol content. Allows users 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... -
How to Become a Patient and Family Advisor
We have several steps that are required before you can become a Patient and Family Advisor. The first step is to apply! You can see the 5-step process below. Step 1: Application & References Apply here While completing the application form, you must provide two references. References must have known... -
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... -
PARC Application Instructions
Ontario Shores has a Patient Advisory and Recovery Committee (PARC) that consists of broad volunteer representation of both inpatients and outpatients. Working in partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), PARC supports and empowers patients in their recovery...