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Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
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Women's Mental Health - Resources and Support
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... -
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
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. -
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Community Partnership Programs
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... -
Diversion Programs
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... -
Mental Health Microcredentials
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... -
Journal of Recovery in Mental Health
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... -
Mental Health Supports in Durham Region
Crisis Services Ontario Shores 24-7 Crisis Line: 1-800-263-2679 Durham Mental Health Services 24-7 crisis line, Mobile Crisis Unit, Safe Beds: 1-800-742-1890 or (905) 666-0483 Distress Centre Durham 24-7 crisis line: 1-800-452-0688 The Assaulted Women’s 24-7 Help Line: 1-866-863-0511 The Kid’s Help... -
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... -
Mental Health Facts
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... -
Responding to His Own Mental Health Needs
Kaleb* worked as a firefighter for 13 years, responding to a wide range of emergency calls. So, when his mental health began to decline after the birth of his first child, he assumed it was just part of being a new parent. “I found myself more on edge and anxious with the safety of my daughter,”... -
Mental Health Speakers Bureau
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... -
Glossary of Mental Health Terms
Acquired Brain Injury Addictions Advocacy Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety Autonomy Bipolar Disorder Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Concurrent Disorders Delusions Dementia Depression Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Diversion Programs Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Ethics Hallucinations... -
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... -
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... -
Workplace Mental Health Training
The workforce is changing and we want to help you change with it. -
Health Care Worker Assist Program
We're here to help Many health care workers are experiencing increased feelings of stress, grief, burnout and compassion fatigue. Now is the time to take care of yourself. If you are a community or health care worker whose mental health has been impacted by a wide array of stressors - including the... -
Forensic Program Consultation, Education and Research
Forensic consultation services are provided to all programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). These services include clinical referrals and clinical inpatient services. Consultation services are also offered to jails, detention centres and other forensic programs... -
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
TORONTO (SEPTEMBER 26, 2023) – The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental health issues...