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  1. Dual Diagnosis: Psychiatry of the Developmental Disabilities

    Elective: Dual Diagnosis: Psychiatry of the Developmental Disabilities Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Inquiries: Dr. T. Gofine @email, or by phone at 905.430.4055, ext. 6641. Supervisor: Dr. T...

  2. 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’...

  3. Accessing Care for Intellectual Disabilities

    Dual Diagnosis Dual Diagnosis refers to an individual with an intellectual disability who may have a psychiatric disorder and/or challenging behaviour. We are here to help Ontario Shores offers both outreach, and inpatient services to individuals with a dual diagnosis and their families. The program...

  4. Dual Diagnosis - Treatment and Recovery

    The Dual Diagnosis program at Ontario Shores works exclusively with adults with intellectual disabilities. The expertise and experience of the Dual Diagnosis team has had great success in helping adults with intellectual disabilities as well as their families and caregivers. What to Expect The...

  5. Intellectual Disabilities / Dual Diagnosis - Resources and Support

    We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for an individual with an intellectual disability or dual diagnosis or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute...

  6. Human Rights, Diversity and Cultural Resources

    Human Rights Statement Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences embraces diversity and strives to create an environment that protects the human rights of all individuals. We endeavour to create an environment that promotes inclusiveness, equal opportunity and equity of access. We do so...

  7. Admission and Discharge

    AdmissionAdmission processes focus on recovery in areas such as therapeutic alliance, promoting hope, goal setting and building trust with patients, substitute decision-makers (SDM), families and other supports.Admission Guiding Principles:Patients are the expert on their recovery and they have...

  8. Dual Diagnosis

    Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe mental health issues experienced by people with a developmental disability. Sometimes, dual diagnosis identifies issues that are usually referred to as concurrent disorders, that is, psychiatric illness and addiction. Signs and SymptomsIn dual diagnosis, the...

  9. Dual Diagnosis Service

    Dual Diagnosis Service (DDS) is a 10-bed specialized inpatient unit at Ontario Shores. The unit provides in-depth assessment by an interprofessional team of professionals for intellectually disabled individuals with mental health disorders and/or challenging behaviours. The DDS team is committed to...

  10. Dual Diagnosis Outreach

    The Dual Diagnosis Outreach program at Ontario Shores provides assessment and psychiatric consultation to individuals with an intellectual developmental disorder and mental health disorder and/or challenging behaviour. Outreach services include a comprehensive assessment and psychiatric consultation...

  11. We Must Act Now to Stop Hate

    It’s the time of year at Ontario Shores when we look back in celebration of our achievements over the past fiscal year. The 2020/2021 year was challenging and unique as we continued to deliver safe and quality mental health amid a global pandemic. Despite many obstacles, we continued our collective...

  12. Our World is in Pain

    This is likely the most uncomfortable piece I've ever written. In my day-to-day work, I pride myself in being focused on the task at hand, while also keeping the overall vision of the organization paramount. In working with our partners, funders and community to ensure Ontario Shores is relevant...

  13. ‘I Rise Above the Hate’

    “You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise!” -Maya Angelou I love this quote by Maya Angelou, because it speaks of moving forward with boldness and resiliency. Throughout the history of black people from...

  14. Recognized and Acknowledged

    Black History Month is a time of year that should be recognized and acknowledged, and an occasion that calls us all to act – whether it be to celebrate, honour, reflect, learn, unlearn, support local businesses, or have open and vulnerable conversations about oppression, racism, discrimination, and...

  16. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

    September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we remember Indigenous children who never returned to their families and communities and honour the Survivors of the residential school system. As a nation, we acknowledge this system's painful legacy and...

  17. Marc’s Story: Technology and Partnerships Support Independent Living

    In the ever-changing world of healthcare, Marc Barrette is an example of how the forming of non-traditional relationships, the use of technology and personal commitment can work together to positively impact recovery. And now, he is sharing his story with hopes of inspiring others. Barrette’s story...

  18. Anderson Ruffin Was the First Licensed Black Canadian Doctor

    Recognizing and honouring Black History Month (BHM) began as early as 1926 in the United States. Carter G. Woodson advocated for celebrating Black achievement and excellence. He was inspired by Frederick Douglass' life – a formerly enslaved person who championed freedom. February became the official...

  19. Mental Health, Motherhood, and Stigma in the Asian Community

    Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. After the birth of her third child, Grace’s mental health started to drastically decline...

  20. Red Dress Day

    May 5th is the National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. On this day, we are reminded of the over 4000+ Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit People who have been victims of gender-based violence and anti-Indigenous hate.Métis...

  22. #MindVine Podcast Episode 33 - Diversity, Inclusivity and Human Rights

    In this episode, we have a special guest panel discussing diversity, inclusivity and other issues related to the Human Rights work being done at Ontario Shores. The guest panel includes Megan Cameron, a social worker from our Borderline Personality and Self-Regulation Clinic, Jane Snyder, Director...

  23. Asante Haughton, Mental Health Advocate and Speaker

    It's Black History Month and Episode 94 of the #MindVine​ Podcast is proud to feature speaker and advocate Asante Haughton (@asantetalks) talking #mentalillness as well as issues impacting #mentalhealth in black communities. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The...

  24. International Women's Day 2022

    In recognition of International Womens Day 2022, External Relations Specialist Julie VanHartingsveldt, hosts Episode 96 of the #MindVine podcast featuring a conversation on workplace bias and the impact of the #pandemic with Jeanie Zabukovec, Manager of Research and Academics, Roxanne Cain, Manager...

  25. Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa

    In Episode 99 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast, we are talking diversity, inclusion and mental health with Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a physician, spoken word poet, and advocate for marginalized communities. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also...