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Interested in Becoming a Tour Guide?
The role of a volunteer tour guide can be an enjoyable way of learning about Ontario Shores and teaching others about the organization. It allows you to demonstrate volunteerism in your community, to experience new situations and to enhance your knowledge of mental health. How to Become a Tour Guide... -
Family Council
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... -
Trainee Testimonials
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life and can even be useful when it alerts us to danger. But for some, symptoms of anxiety are persistent and severe, interfering with daily activities such as work, school and sleep. This type of anxiety can disrupt relationships and enjoyment of life, and can lead to... -
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... -
Recent Nursing Graduates
Are you a compassionate, energetic and recovery-focused new graduate nurse or Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) looking for a new graduate opportunity? Ontario Shores is excited to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program that supports nurses who are within 12 months of... -
Accessing Care
Navigating the mental health care system in Ontario can sometimes be challenging, particularly in areas with limited services. Ontario Shores has support systems in place to help individuals, families, physicians and hospitals access suitable and timely mental health care for people touched by... -
Family and Caregiver FAQs
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Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care offers a wide a range of worship programs and services to meet the needs of patients and to ensure all religions and cultures are represented and celebrated at Ontario Shores. Ontario Shores promotes understanding and tolerance across all cultural belief systems and supports patients’... -
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... -
Care Pathway in Geriatric Inpatient Program
All patients receiving care in our geriatrics program follow a consistent care pathway during their 59-day stay. Each patient's care pathway is unique and individualized to meet their personal needs. Pre-Admission Referrals and collection of necessary information and documentation. The referring... -
About Us
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public teaching hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness . Exemplary patient care is delivered through safe and evidence-based approaches... -
Awards and Accolades
To see our recent awards and accolades please select " Awards and Accolades" under the Topics menu and click Apply . -
Volunteer Q and A
How do I start this process? The application is online. Just fill it out and submit it. We will email you back the information needed for next steps as well as a letter for a police check reduced rate. Where do I go to get a police check? Durham Region Police headquarters is located at 605 Rossland... -
Vendor Days
Volunteer Services brings a wide variety of merchants to Ontario Shores throughout the year offering clothing, jewellery, gifts and accessories at great prices. Regular Vendor Days Vendor days are announced through internal newsletters as well as flyers posted throughout the hospital and are only at... -
Volunteer of the Year
In 2010, Volunteer Services introduced two new awards to recognize volunteers for their outstanding involvement: the Volunteer of the Year Award and the Student Volunteer of the Year Award. In 2012, a third special award was introduced, the Staff GEM of the Year Award, which recognizes staff for... -
About #MindVine
#MindVine is the media home of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public teaching hospital which provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. At its core, #MindVine encourages conversation... -
Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain caused after birth and can result from a traumatic or non-traumatic event. It is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease and usually affects cognitive, emotional, behavioural or physical functioning. ABI is not to be confused with... -
Medical Students and Physician Assistant Clerks
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is pleased to be able to support medical students in their training and has Affiliation Agreements with the following universities: University of Toronto (Peters-Boyd Academy, Physician Assistant Program) Medical University of the Americas; University... -
What to Expect
Welcome to Ontario Shores. Whether you expect to be a patient yourself, or have a loved one recieving care, we hope we can help you feel at ease and familiar with the hospital and treatment programs as you take this next step in your journey to recovery. Take a look through our various webpages to... -
Depression
Depression is much more than simple unhappiness or a case of the blues. It is a mood disorder that involves the mind and body, affects how you feel, think and behave. Depression is a common condition that can affect people at various stages throughout their lives. It’s neither something you can... -
Access to Information
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), which applies to Ontario hospitals on January 1, 2012, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has created this page to assist you in obtaining information and the process for information... -
Waves of Gratitude Staff Honourees
Thank you to the following staff members for truly #RisingUp for our patients, community and each other. -
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder that can seriously disturb the way people think, feel and function. People with the disorder may hear voices other people don't hear. They may believe other people are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts or plotting to harm...