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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... -
In Memory of Ken Hunting
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OSP Group Booster Sessions - Dates
Depression Sessions Automatic thoughts: Thought records February 13th, 2024 Underlying assumptions and behavioural experiments March 12th, 2024 Core beliefs April 9th, 2024 Problem solving/assertiveness May 14th, 2024 Behavioural activation June 11th, 2024 Automatic thoughts: Cognitive distortions... -
Volunteer
Volunteers at Ontario Shores provide a vital community link for patients. They inspire hope, enhance patient self-esteem, help eliminate stigma, and improve the quality of life for patients by sharing their time, knowledge, and generous hearts. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and... -
Your First Day
At Ontario Shores we like to provide our employees with the tools/information they require to do their job successfully. We provide an extensive orientation program that consists of two full-days of General Orientation, basic Meditech 6.0 (our integrated electronic health record system) training and... -
Orientation for New Hires
General Orientation Day 1 - Begins at 8:00 a.m. Location: Main Entrance (Building 5 - green entrance), The Conference Place Topics covered: Introduction/Welcome from the Centre of Education and Organizational Development Welcome from a Senior Management Team member Ontario Shores tour – please wear... -
Staff
Flu Vaccine Attestation If you received your annual flu shot at another healthcare facility, doctor's office, pharmacy or clinic (outside of Ontario Shores) please complete this self-declaration form and submit by email to occupationalhealth&@email or please drop it to the... -
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Quality Improvement Plan
Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2024-2025 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2023-2024 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2022-2023 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2021-2022 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2020-2021 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2019-2020... -
Prompt Care Clinic
The Prompt Care Clinic at Ontario Shores provides care for individuals who require timely access to psychiatric services, but do not require an emergency department visit. A psychiatrist and/or nurse practitioner provides a clinical assessment for the purpose of providing diagnostic, and treatment... -
Outpatient Complex Anxiety and Mood Disorder and Consultation Service (AMD)
An interprofessional team provides flexible service tailored to the individual needs of a person. Individuals are offered a period of assessment followed by ongoing support for the individuals’ recovery process and goal attainment by providing individual or group sessions using evidence based... -
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... -
Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Two Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) are operated by Ontario Shores. ACTT Durham and ACTT Haliburton, Kawartha and Peterborough Region (HKPR) are interprofessional clinical teams that provide treatment, recovery and support services to individuals with a serious mental illness and who... -
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... -
Katelyn - Volunteer
Katelyn was on a journey of discovery and seeking meaningful ways to give back and share hope with others. Katelyn has been an active part of the volunteer community here at Ontario Shores and sharing her gift of time, positive energy and uplifting words of encouragement in our gift shop, library... -
Allan Smith
Volunteering has always been something I have wanted to get involved with. Both of my parents volunteered in the community when I was growing up. My brother, sister and wife have also found time to help pay back to the community with volunteer work. Now that I am retired, and have lots of free time... -
Willow and Aspen
Meet the dynamic duo of Willow and her beloved golden retriever Aspyn. The two have been volunteering at Ontario Shores since 2017 and have contributed hundreds of hours. Volunteering originally started as a way for Willow and Aspyn to spend time together and give back but it soon become something... -
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... -
#NVW2021 - 'I lost someone so important to me to mental illness'
I began volunteering at Ontario Shores nine years after overcoming a very difficult period in my life: my father’s suicide. I decided that following his tragedy, this would be a great way to give back to others struggling with mental illness. My father was the type of man who would never ask for... -
#NVW2021 - 'I am making a difference in the lives of people who struggle with mental illness'
I joined the volunteer team at Ontario Shores without realizing how impactful the experience would be on my personal life. I began volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Gift Shop, Drop-in Centre and at Coffee Hour. The pandemic has had an impact on my own mental health due to the social... -
#NVW2021 - 'I can continue to encourage others to share their story'
I began volunteering at Ontario Shores three years ago without any clear goals of where I wanted to end up or what area I would fit best in. Eventually, I began volunteering in Recovery College which focuses on providing education about mental illness, treatment, passion, hope and meaning. This is... -
#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...