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Borderline Personality Self-Regulation Clinic
The Borderline Personality Self-Regulation Clinic at Ontario Shores provides services to individuals 18 years of age and older who are diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and are having difficulty managing their symptoms. The goals of this therapy are to reduce symptomatology... -
Assessment and Reintegration Program
The Assessment and Reintegration Program is comprised of four units offering a total of 106 inpatient beds, including 15 psychiatric intensive care beds. Complex General Psychiatry (CGP) Units A, B, C and D within this Program provide a safe and recovery-focused environment in which patients, family... -
Brain Stimulation Clinic (ECT/RTMS)
Ontario Shores offers a Brain Stimulation Clinic that comprises of two services - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) that we currently offer and a new treatment option, repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) rTMS (or TMS), is a non... -
Health Care Worker Assist Program
We're here to help Many health care workers are experiencing increased feelings of stress, grief, burnout and compassion fatigue. Now is the time to take care of yourself. If you are a community or health care worker whose mental health has been impacted by a wide array of stressors - including the... -
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
In Ontario, adults with depression and anxiety-related conditions can access publicly-funded, evidence-based, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to help manage their conditions. CBT is a structured, time-limited therapy that is problem-focused and goal-oriented and teaches... -
Willow Parker
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Denise Koh-McLeod
RoleDevelopment CoordinatorDenise joined the Ontario Shores Foundation in January 2022. She has worked in a Durham Region agency that supports inclusion of children with special needs, and five years working in administration for the philanthropy team's Major Gift division at The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. She is... -
Mohamad El Chayah
RoleDirectorMohamad is COO, Smart Employee Benefits Inc. & President, CEO SEB Administrative Services Inc. and has held various leadership positions at several global IT and business services companies. Bringing extensive experience building, growing and transforming strong teams in organizations such as Atos... -
Marie-Claire Albanese
RoleDirectorMarie-Claire is a Toronto-based lawyer leading the legal department at Green Shield. She is responsible for enterprise-wide corporate commercial, labour and employment, intellectual property, M&A, and litigated matters. As Corporate Secretary, she supports the Green Shield’s Boards of Directors in... -
Judith Plotkin
RoleDirectorAs the Vice President of Health & Wellness Solutions at People Corporation, a national provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resource services, Judith holds overall responsibility for leadership and growth of their proprietary health and wellness solutions. Ms. Plotkin has over 25... -
Janet Hoadley-Redgwell
RoleDirectorAs a Financial Services executive with over twenty years of experience with Manulife Financial, Janet has built a track record of leading transformational change. She has led diverse multi-functional teams to achieve execution excellence and is known for combining a deep understanding of strategic... -
Svina Dhaliwal
RoleDirectorMs. Dhaliwal graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. She also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Svina has over 15 years of experience in both the public... -
Karen Adams
RoleDirectorKaren is a senior executive currently serving as Interim CEO of CloudMD with more than 20 years of creating growth through innovation, people, process and technology, and in transforming organizations. Karen has experience in evolution of healthcare in mental and physical health through innovation... -
Joseph Ricciuti
RoleVice ChairJoseph Ricciuti is the Co-Founder of Mental Health International and CEO, Eliza Consulting Group . His professional career has spanned over 35 years and included senior leadership positions at Canada Life and Watson Wyatt. Mr. Ricciuti has been a strong advocate for promoting workplace mental health... -
Colin O'Regan
RoleDirectorColin O'Regan has been employed in the commercial banking industry for over 20 years across the Greater Toronto Region. Colin has been an active member with the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise since 2003, and has provided extensive support and board involvement in the not-for-profit sector across the... -
Tracey Dell
RoleDirectorTracey Dell joined the Ontario Shores Foundation Board in 2016. She brings to the Board over 25 years work experience in the retail industry. Ms. Dell is currently the Vice President of Operations for Shoppers Drug Mart – GTA North, where she supports 120 Store Associates/Owners. Tracey holds a... -
Joe Blomeley
RoleChairJoe Blomeley is Executive Vice President, Head of Health Services & Enterprise Growth at Green Shield, an integrated health services organization and the first in Canada to be both a payer (offering insurance, administering benefits, and paying claims) and a provider (offering medical, mental health... -
Kristen Latchana
RoleCoordinator, Community EngagementKristen is a dedicated professional with extensive non-profit experience who began her career in 2014 with the Boys & Girls Club of Durham Region. Bringing expertise learned through various progressing roles at the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, she has managed direct mail campaigns... -
Cheryl Andrews
RoleManager, Strategic Communications and Donor ExperienceCheryl is a seasoned writer with a keen passion for donor-centric communications and storytelling. With a central desire to surprise and delight each and every donor, her trusted and authentic style is said to ‘inspire greatness’. Cheryl comes to us from the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation... -
#NVW2021 - Volunteering Has Helped with Grief Over Lost Son
My journey with Ontario Shores began eight years ago when my son was admitted after struggling with mental health problems. Shane took his own life just one year later. I was searching for ways to show my compassion for others dealing with mental illness. I decided that the only way to move forward... -
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... -
COVID-19: When Does Sadness Become Depression?
Many of us are getting close to the two-week mark of self isolation, which can lead to all kinds of health issues. I wanted to write this article as a follow up to previous articles showing that prolonged anxiety and self isolation can lead to depression, but many of the symptoms of depression are... -
Great Care Includes Family Intervention Therapy
I am proud to officially welcome our Family Intervention Therapy (FIT) trained clinicians! Committed to providing exemplary care to our patients and families, Ontario Shores is proud to have played a significant role in developing the Quality Standards for Mental Health, which were recently unveiled... -
The #ConvoPlate is Sparking Mental Health Conversations Around the Globe
I am fortunate to be around inspiring people each and every day. From our patients and families to the people who help them on their recovery journey, there is something special about being around people passionate about mental health. That passion was in abundance on Wednesday, Sept. 27 as I...