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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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Welcome to Ontario Shores! We are thrilled you have selected our organization. We are pleased to have you join our team of talented professionals, and are confident that you will find your work both challenging and rewarding. Each member of our extraordinary team contributes to patient care. A... -
Addictions / Concurrent Disorders - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for concurrent disorders 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... -
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to support competitive, community-based employment for individuals. IPS is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals with mental illness to obtain and maintain employment. IPS specialists work... -
Concurrent Disorders Service
The Concurrent Disorders Service provides assessment, consultation, individual counselling and group therapy to both inpatients and registered outpatients of Ontario Shores with substance related issues. Patients will have been diagnosed with a moderate to serious, persistent mental health concern... -
Ontario Shores is Named a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for the Third Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is proud to be named once again as a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for the third consecutive year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2019 following a competition... -
Ontario Shores Again Named GTA Top Employer
Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2018 following a competition that evaluated employers on several criteria including work atmosphere, financial and family benefits, vacation, skill development and community involvement. In its 12th... -
Ontario Shores Named Greater Toronto Top 100 Employer
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers in 2017. In its 11th year of recognizing employers who foster a culture which creates and maintains a desirable workplace, the Greater Toronto’s Top Employer competition has become... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for 2020
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for the fourth straight year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2020 following a competition that... -
Wounded Warriors Canada and Ontario Shores Launch New Service to Support Mental Health Needs of First Responders
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Wounded Warriors Canada today announced a new service to meet the growing mental health needs of First Responders. First Responder Assist builds on the expertise of both organizations and will enhance the culturally specific... -
Mental Health App Launched for DRPS Employees
A new mental health app for police employees in Durham Region may spread to other emergency services across Canada. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) launched the new DRPSupport app today in celebration of Bell Let’s Talk... -
Wounded Warriors and Ontario Shores Partnership
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Wounded Warriors Canada are proud to announce a new partnership to support Ontario’s public safety personnel (police, fire, paramedics, correctional workers, dispatchers) and their families. Wounded Warriors Canada and Ontario... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for the sixth straight year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022 following a competition that evaluated... -
Mental Health Recovery Colleges Set to Double Across Canada
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) are proud to announce a new collaboration to help support the expansion and creation of 20 new mental health and well-being learning centres—or “recovery colleges”—in the next year. As... -
Jeff's PTSD no longer defines him
PTSD doesn’t define me. Ontario Shores was there when I needed it the most. As a new volunteer firefighter in Ottawa, I was told that the demands of the job would change us for the rest of our lives. The Chief said the same thing five years later, during his speech at my full-time professional... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer for the seventh straight year. Following a competition that evaluated the work environment, vacation benefits, training and development, financial and health benefits, the... -
Jessica's Moving Story
Jessica was just 13 years old when she was admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Grappling with lingering symptoms of a concussion, a naturopath had advised Jessica to change her diet. Shortly thereafter, Jessica’s mindset... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Eighth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer for the eighth straight year. Following a competition that evaluated workplace, work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits, vacation, employee communications... -
Meet Emily Willchuk, Integrated Care Coordinator
Why is the role of a care coordinator so important? In my opinion, it's because we're working to advocate for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. People diagnosed with schizophrenia often face high rates of hospitalizations and decompensation in the community. Each time someone... -
Meet Shane Mammen, Integrated Care Coordinator
I've had the privilege of serving as a Clinical Care Coordinator in the Integrated Pathway for people diagnosed with Schizophrenia. This role is incredibly important because it allows us to be the bridge between our patients, their families, and our dedicated healthcare teams. We're still in the... -
The First Step; Overcoming Addiction
The First Step; Overcoming Addiction By Simone Arbour/Research Scientist, Ontario Shores The original twelve-step program is almost 100 years old. It was authored by the first Alcoholics Anonymous group and is still in use today. Today, many groups, helping those battling other addictions, including... -
Meet Kerrie Naylor, Medical Education Coordinator
In my formal academic training, I have completed a Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma as well as a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) and I feel that I was moderately prepared for a career in mental health. I completed practicum placements in both diplomas in mental health settings and... -
Welcome to Ontario Shores
Amber Smith of our Centre for Education and Organizational Development takes you on a tour of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). A specialty mental health hospital in Whitby, Ont., Ontario Shores offers specialized assessment and treatment for people living with...