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Leave a Gift in Your Will
With our Legacy Gift program, your values and generosity of spirit can continue in perpetuity, making a profound impact, long after your gift has been received — always there for some of the most vulnerable. Ontario Shores has been there for the most vulnerable for 100 years. Through leading... -
Green Matters
Goals Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) wants to do our part to protect and preserve the environment. Ontario Shores will promote cost-effective business practices consistent with the following principles: Adhere to all environmental laws and regulations Support and... -
Help change the face of mental health at Ontario Shores and beyond.
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Careers at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is located just east of Toronto along Lake Ontario in the picturesque town of Whitby, Ontario. We offer an attractive lifestyle in a quiet community free of traffic gridlock. Staff enjoy working in a beautiful building, in a park-like... -
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Need Immediate Help?
Emergency If you require emergency services please visit your closest hospital emergency room or dial 911 on your telephone to reach Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In crisis? Please dial the Ontario Shores Crisis Line at 800.263.2679 or visit the closest hospital emergency room or dial 9-1-1 in... -
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Ontario Shores Library
The Ontario Shores Library is a central source of information within the organization. Library staff collect and catalogue articles, books, journals, DVDs and CDs relevant to Ontario Shoresâ programs. Staff, the community, students, interns, fellows, volunteers, patients and families have full... -
The Forensics Program at Ontario Shores
The term ‘Forensics’ is used in mental health to describe a situation where the legal and mental health systems intersect. This occurs when an individual who has a serious mental illness comes in contact with the law as a result of committing a crime. The courts may find an individual Not Criminally... -
Nursing at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores employs more than 500 nurses, including registered nurses, registered practical nurses and advanced practice nurses, who work together in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide patients with specialized mental health care. Guided by the Canadian Standards for... -
Welcome to Ontario Shores
On behalf of everyone at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) I am pleased to welcome you to our website and more importantly, to the community that is our specialty mental health hospital. Whether it is a virtual or in-person interaction, our staff and volunteers care... -
Ontario Shores Art Gallery
Ontario Shores launched the Art Gallery in 2008 to bring people together who share an interest in art. Through our Guest Artist of the Month Program we are able to support aspiring and established artists from all around Ontario by providing a venue to showcase and sell their work. The Art Gallery... -
Make a Referral to Ontario Shores
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... -
Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health
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... -
Ontario Shores Recovery College
Recovery College courses provide education about mental illnesses, treatment options, wellness and ultimately discovering or rediscovering passions, hope, and meaning. The Recovery College complements professional assessment and treatment by helping people to understand their challenges and learn... -
Why Work at Ontario Shores?
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... -
Self-Help Resources and Additional Supports
While you wait for service from Ontario Shores, or are between appointments it is important to practice self-care, and reach out for more help when you need it. Browse the following pages for more support groups, information and tools related to a variety of mental health topics. -
Our Staff are #RisingUp for Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores is proud of who we are. Our service culture is called #RisingUp, and it's a way for us to describe how we help others. #RisingUp recognizes and celebrates our employees by sharing information about their roles, career paths, and what motivates them to continue #RisingUp for Ontario... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Help Change the Face of Mental Health
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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...