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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... -
Supporting your Wellness Goals
Ontario Shores uses an interprofessional approach to supporting each patient's overall health and wellness goals. The following clinics and disciplines are availabe to all patients. Clinical Nutrition Clinical Nutrition provides hospital-wide nutrition services. Services include planning and... -
Recreation Therapy
The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. We believe in the inherent capacities of individuals for personal growth, happiness and freedom. Recreation Therapy is a profession... -
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... -
Carson's Fundraiser for Music Therapy
Dear Family and Friends, As you know, Carson is very passionate about mental health and music. He has a deep understanding and appreciation of the benefits that music can have to those struggling with their mental health. Please help Carson raise funds that will support recovery and hope with music... -
Infectious Disease Reporting
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) believes safety is of utmost importance. We value our role in the community and understand our responsibilities as a public hospital to be transparent and accountable to patients, families, staff, stakeholders and the communities we... -
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! -
C. difficile (Clostridium difficile) - Reporting
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the... -
Hand Hygiene - Reporting
Hand hygiene is an integral part of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences' (Ontario Shores) patient safety initiatives, and we pride ourselves on our Infection Prevention and Control activities. We are committed to reducing healthcare associated infections, and support the improved hand... -
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of MRSA, this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the infection was present at the time of... -
VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus) - Reporting
What are hospital acquired infections? Sometimes when patients are admitted to a hospital, they get infections. These are called hospital acquired infections. In the case of VRE, this may mean that symptoms began 72 hours after admission to the hospital or the infection was present at the time of... -
COVID-19: Anxiety of Returning to Society
Returning to work after a leave of absence in the best of times can be anxiety inducing. I feel anxious returning to work after vacationing for a week knowing I’ll have to catch up on so much. Now many people who have been off for months will be returning to work at the same time all with the added... -
Ontario Shores Gave Me Hope
I was sitting in a general hospital for major depression disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and told I was being transferred to Ontario Shores. I had been feeling like I had hit rock bottom. I knew I could only go up from here. I was very anxious after hearing this information but was assured... -
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... -
Dog Blog
Well, we said that "anyone at Ontario Shores who has a story to tell" can author a guest blog, but a dog? Why not? Enjoy the first ever blog written by a dog. Hello Ontario Shores. No doubt you have seen my partner and me from time to time visiting the units here. My name is Molly. I am a Dalmatian... -
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 67 - #ZeroFlu Influenza Season and COVID 19
In this episode we're talking with Anson Kendall, Infection Control and Dr. Dave McNeil, Medical Clinic at Ontario Shores, about COVID-19 and the upcoming influenza season. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
Dr. Nadia D'luso and Dr. Lauren David
As we celebrate our 100th #MindVine episode, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Nadia D'luso and Dr. Lauren David from Ontario Shores as we discuss psychology, the science of behaviour, and its impact on virtually every aspect of our lives. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (... -
Psychiatric Emergency Service and Bell Let's Talk
In recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day and its 2023 theme of ‘Let’s Change This’, Dr. Phil Klassen, VP of Medical Affairs at Ontario Shores, and John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, discuss mental health and our hospital’s efforts to secure funding to build Canada’s first ever emergency... -
GRAND ROUNDS -- The Personality of Humor: An Overview of Theories and Intervention
January 20, 2022 11:00amJanuary 20, 2022 12:00pmLocationJoin Zoom: Zoom Invite Link -
GRAND ROUNDS: Psychedelic-assisted Psychotherapy
July 28, 2022 11:00amJuly 28, 2022 12:00pmLocationZoom Link