Celebrating Over 100 Years of Care
On October 23, 2019, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) celebrated its 100th anniversary as an organization dedicated to helping people living with mental illness.
We are proud of our history. Here we provide several ways to learn more about our rich history.
Timeline
A lot has changed in mental health care since 1919. See our timeline to learn more about how the hospital and mental health care has has evolved over the years.
A Brief History - Document
Coffee Table Book
To celebrate the hospital's 100th anniversary, we have produced a colourful and informative hardcover coffee table book. If you are interesetd in obtaining a copy of the book please contact @email.
Below you will find videos narrated by Ambassadors of Hope on various themes as they relate to our hospital's history.
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly changing and so has mental health Stigma.
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly evolving and so has Technology.
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly evolving and so have the Hospital Names themselves.
Over the course of the century our buildings and grounds have undergone our most visible changes. Ambassador of Hope Ian Hakes walks us through these historical changes.
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly evolving. At one point, the hospital operated a large farm.
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly changing and so has the message of Hope.