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Meeting and Conference Space
We encourage community members and professionals to choose The Conference Place to host an event or workshop. The Conference Place is located in the charming community of Whitby, on the shores of Lake Ontario and provides quality service at an affordable price. For meetings, conferences and... -
Other Service Providers in Ontario
Quick Jump Menu: Mental Health Programs Community Programs Counselling Services Adolescents/Youth Seniors Women Family First Nations Vocational Skills and Training Addictions Support Groups and Programs Addictions Treatment and Recovery In-Hospital Mental Health Programs and Services Hospitals... -
Navigating the Mental Health Care System in Ontario
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... -
Accessibility
Ontario Shores has a tradition of providing mental health care that is based on the principles of acceptance and inclusion. We apply those same principles towards accessibility to ensure patients, staff, families and guests with disabilities feel accepted and included. We are committed to improving... -
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... -
Growing The Beez Kneez - Donation
Your gift today will help us maintain and expand our community garden, promoting patient growth, wellness and recovery. Please choose your gift amount below, and thank you for your support! -
Green Matters
Goals Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) wants to do our part to protect and preserve the environment. Ontario Shores will promote cost-effective business practices consistent with the following principles: Adhere to all environmental laws and regulations Support and... -
Hockey's Brian Burke will be 'Celebrating a Century of Care' at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will turn 100 years old on Wednesday, October 23 and we are celebrating with a host of planned activities. Over the last 12 months Ontario Shores has been in celebration mode thanks to the efforts of our Ambassadors of Hope, six... -
Do you identify as trans or gender non-conforming?
Do you identify as trans or gender non-conforming? Have you accessed services at Ontario Shores since 2017? Are you or were you between 17 and 24 years old when you accessed services? Ontario Shores is seeking your participation in a research study: Exploring the Experiences and Unmet Needs for... -
A beekeeping initiative at Ontario Shores
We are excited to formally announce the launch of a beekeeping initiative at Ontario Shores! We have partnered with Alvéole , a leader in urban beekeeping projects and are how hosting thousands of our new friends. The first ever bee hive at Ontario Shores was installed on June 17th, 2020 in the... -
Land Acknowledgements: More than just ‘Token Pieces’
They Remind us Where we Come From and are Fundamental in Reconciliation I believe we cannot change what we cannot see . In order to engage in healthy conversations and truly understand the purpose of acknowledging the land we stand on, we must all step back from our often narrow perceptions of... -
Right Care, Right Time, Right Place for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
In a fragmented health care system, four groups have come together to reduce inefficiencies, prevent people from falling through the gaps, and align practitioners around a best-practice approach to care for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, their families, and their care teams. Launched in fall... -
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... -
Growing the Beez Kneez
Help Support our Therapeutic Gardening programs The Beez Kneez Therapeutic Sustainability Garden was started in 2021 and features wheelchair-accessible raised-bed planters, rain barrels, composters, bird feeders, wind chimes and a honey-producing bee hive maintained by Alvéole. Patients named the... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 05 - Day 3, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
Episode 5 of the #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 3, the last day at the conference includes interviews with John Pare, Chief of Police at London... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 52 - Brian Burke Talks Hockey, Inclusivity and Mental Health
Former hockey executive and current Sportsnet personality Brian Burke joined the #MindVine podcast celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario Shores. In this episode Burke told some old hockey stories and shared his views on homophobia and mental health in sports. This episode of the #MindVine... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 60 - COVID-19 Kendra Fisher, Athlete, First Repsonder and Advocate
In this episode, we have special guest Kendra Fisher, a mental health advocate, firefighter and athlete. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 63 - COVID-19 - Kelly Hrudey
In this episode we're talking pandemic, #mentalhealth and #hockey with former NHL goaltender and current Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey (@kellyhrudey). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 73 - Former Leafs Captain Rick Vaive & Hockey Writer Scott Morrison
Episode 73 of the #MindVine Podcast features former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive (@rickvaive22) and hockey writer Scott Morrison (@smorrisonmedia) discussing hockey, #mentalhealth and Rick's new book - Catch 22: My Battles in Hockey and Life. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 65 - COVID-19 - Jack Armstrong
In this episode we're talking basketball, pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 16 - Lucas Silveira, The Cliks and Imagine Arts Festival
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to #mentalhealth , #mental illness and #recovery . Episode 16 features an interview with The Cliks Vocalist/Guitarist, Lucas Silveira (@thecliks). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team member Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 80 - Author and former NHLer Brantt Myhres
Episode 80 of the #MindVine Podcast features an interview with former NHL player Brantt Myhres (@BMyhres) discussing his life in hockey and battles with #addiction as detailed in his new book Pain Killer - A Memoir of Big League Addiction. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 83 - Former NHLer Shayne Corson Shares his Mental Health Journey
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 83 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate and former NHL player Shayne Corson (@ShayneCorson27) sharing his personal recovery from #anxiety and #depression . Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the...