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.
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)...
Whether you are honouring or celebrating a loved one, or giving a gift in memory of a life passed, our Grateful Giving program recognizes the honouree and acknowledges a meaningful experience while supporting the patients and programs at Ontario Shores. What will my honouree receive? Once you make a...
All referrals to Ontario Shores are received by a triage nurse in our Central Intake department. An interprofessional team of intake and specialized clinicians work collaboratively with medical staff to provide prompt feedback on all referrals that include disposition, supported system navigation...
By supporting Ontario Shores, you will help to revolutionize research, academics, and innovation, enhance patient care, and expand upon our revolutionary programs that are not funded by the government. Every little bit counts when it comes to raising funds, support, and awareness for those...
Beginning January 1, 2012, you may use the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) to request access to information from hospitals within Ontario, including Ontario Shores. You can request access to a range of information held by our hospital since January 1, 2007. Access to an...
A great way to support mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores year round is to become a monthly donor. The Shore is a community of givers whose monthly gift goes towards an area of the hospital they are most passionate about.
Our vision is to ensure that ethics is integral and visible in all we do Ethics involves helping patients, families and those who work in healthcare when they are facing difficult moral or value-based choices about the right or best course of action. The goal is not to impose values on others, but...
We are proud to be part of the community. We develop new partnerships to strengthen patient care, host events at our facility and participate in local initiatives to raise awareness about mental health. We work together with organizations across all sectors to provide care and support for...
Your monthly gift will have a sustainable impact on protecting minds and saving lives. Thank you for your generosity. Please choose a recurring gift amount below.
Ontario Shores is a specialized mental health care facility that has received accreditation from Accreditation Canada with 'Exemplary Standing'. Employing almost 1,300 professionals, Ontario Shores offers its employees opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in their designated profession...
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two day training course, which is similar to Standard First Aid/CPR. MHFA gives you the knowledge and the skills to assist someone in a mental health crisis. This course comes with certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Mental health diversion programs provide mental health services and supports to adults who have mental health needs and are in contact with the criminal justice system for minor offences. These programs help divert individuals from entering the justice system and/or provide mental health services to...
Your gift today will help us maintain and expand our community garden, promoting patient growth, wellness and recovery. Please choose your gift amount below, and thank you for your support!
TALENT and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences are building a suite of mental health microcredentials to increase the flow of qualified professionals in the healthcare industry. Our partnership will develop 27 microcredentials by 2024 to address the highest demand skills needs in...
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for a women's mental health concern or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or...
Latest Issue We invite you to read the Journal of Recovery in Mental Health . Call for Papers We are also accepting new submissions for the up and coming issue. The aim of the journal is to integrate professional and lived experience manuscripts in order to become a valuable resource for a variety...
Explore a world of mental health education, advocacy, and care through engaging conversations, inspiring stories, and expert insights. Hosted by the renowned Kevin Frankish, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things mental health. Thank you for joining us on this journey of mental health...
Approximately 20% of individuals will directly experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Approximately 80% of individuals will be directly affected by a mental illness in family members, friends or colleagues. Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and...
The Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health was founded in 2009 to support mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). In partnership with our donors, staff, patients, and community, we lead change through numerous fundraising initiatives that...
Several Ontario Shores employees and ambassadors are available to speak to the media, the general public, and professionals on a variety of topics related to mental health, including treatment, research, education, programs, and public policy. Please contact us if you are looking for a spokesperson...