Working in partnership with Ontario Shores, Family Council supports and empowers family caregivers affected by mental health and addiction issues in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values.
The Family Council consists of up to 15 volunteers that are representative of families from various clinical programs at Ontario Shores.
Family members participating in Family Council support Ontario Shores at all levels, from frontline to management, in striving for high-quality patient-centred care through a collaborative effort of engagement with patients, families and caregivers.
Family Council develops a peer support network for families and assists in operation of the Ontario Shores Family Resource Centre including the development of informational resources and educational opportunities for Ontario Shores patients and their families.
Family Council represents family caregiver interests at Ontario Shores, and offers guidance and recommendations to inform decision making and planning.
Family Council partners with similar organizations in the community, and other Mental Health organizations, such as Ontario Family Caregivers Advisory Network (OFCAN).
For more information about Family Council, please contact the Volunteer Services at @email.
Interested in Joining Family Council
Ontario Shores has a Family Council that consists of up to 15 volunteers that are representative of families from various clinical programs at Ontario Shores.
Working in partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Family Council supports and empowers family caregivers affected by mental health and addiction issues in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values.
We are looking for family members of current and former inpatients and outpatients to take an active role in advancing care and service delivery for a positive patient and family experience.
- Support Ontario Shores at all levels, from frontline to management, in striving for high-quality patient-centered care through a collaborative effort of engagement with patients, families and caregivers
- Develop a peer support network for families and assist in operation of the Ontario Shores Family Resource Centre
- Develop informational resources and educational opportunities for Ontario Shores patients and their families
- Represent family caregiver interests at Ontario Shores, and offer guidance and recommendations to inform decision making and planning
- Partner with similar organizations in the community, and other Mental Health organizations such as Ontario Family Caregivers Advisory Network (OFCAN)
Family Council members will meet monthly for a minimum of ten (10) times a year, or at a frequency deemed appropriate by Family Council members. We ask that Family Council Members attend a minimum of 6 meetings per year.
Family Council Application Instructions
Ontario Shores has a Family Council that consists of up to 15 volunteers that are representative of families from various clinical programs at Ontario Shores.
Working in partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Family Council supports and empowers family caregivers affected by mental health and addiction issues in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values.
Are you interested? Let us know why you would like to join! In 500 words or less, write a short piece to highlight your experience, your connection to Ontario Shores and summarize how you would make a difference for our patients as a member of Family Council.
Successful applicants and current members of Family Council are required to register as active volunteers, please review the volunteer process to ensure you can meet the requirements before applying. For more information, please see our position description (coming soon) for Family Council Members.
Submit your writing piece to volunteers@ontarioshores.ca to complete your application.
Thank you for your interest in Family Council, we will review all applications and contact successful applicants for an interview.
While we wish we could take everyone that applies, Family Council consists of up to 15 members. If you are not successful in your application, we invite you to reapply at a later date.
