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The Joint Research Ethics Board (JREB) adopts a proportionate approach to ethics review such that the level of JREB review is determined by the level of risk presented by the research. Thus, there are two levels of JREB review possible for brand new studies: Full Board review and Delegated review... -
JREB Applications and Forms
Please note that all new study submissions require a fulsome protocol. Please note that the JREB no longer requires hard copy submissions. Given policy constraints regarding electronic signatures, instead of e-signing forms, please do one of the following: 1. Scan signed hard-copy forms with... -
Concurrent Disorders - Treatment and Recovery
For many individuals with substance related issues, the hardest part in recovery is acknowledging the personal struggle with dependence. At Ontario Shores, we understand recovering from addiction is difficult and we are here to help. Taking this step forward requires willpower, self-discipline and... -
Psychosis or Schizophrenia - Treament and Recovery
Clients with psychosis or Schizophrenia often begin their journey to recovery through one of our inpatient programs for a thorough assessment and stabilization. Gradually, as symptoms improve the goal is for patients to return to living in the community supported by our outpatient programs... -
Submission Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Submission deadlines are 3 weeks prior to the JREB meeting and submissions should be received by the end of the business day. This applies to studies requiring full-board reviews. Meeting dates are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm. Please note that there is no deadline for... -
Integrated Care Pathway for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
The Collaborative Integrated Care Pathway for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia is a joint initiative involving Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Scarborough Health Network (SHN), Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto, and Canadian Mental Health... -
Giving Tuesday
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Apps for Substance Use Recovery
Substance Use Apps Breaking Free https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/ Use code ontarioshores21 Alcohol Use Apps AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker Myrecek (2018) Free Available on: Android Tracks alcohol consumption, helps users maintain a drink diary, and calculates blood alcohol content. Allows users to... -
Addictions Treatment and Recovery Centres in Ontario
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH ) Dryden Regional Mental Health and Addiction Services Reconnect Community Mental Health Services Dunara Homes for Recovery Grey Bruce Health Services Grand River Hospital Corporation - Mental Health and Addictions Mount Sinai Hospital Assertive Community... -
Alcohol Use Disorder - Documents
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Alarm Bells (Never Drinking Again)
Alarm Bells (Never Drinking Again) Written by Grant Boyer and released in 2022. It made it to #37 on Canada’s Rock Radio Chart. About Grant Boyer Grant Boyer is a writer/musician living in Alliston, Ontario. He has shared the stage with April Wine, Honeymoon Suite, The Sheep Dogs and even The... -
Breaking Free from Addiction
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Research Resources
Knowledge Mobilization and Impact Resources from Research Impact Canada In September 2021, Ontario Shores became the first specialty mental health hospital to join Research Impact Canada (RIC) , a pan-Canadian network of 23 universities and non-academic institutions, committed to maximizing the... -
Addictions / Concurrent Disorders - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for concurrent disorders or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health... -
Forensic Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit (FPRU)
The Forensic Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit (FPRU) is a 26-bed unit at Ontario Shores for patients, with or without Disposition Orders from the Ontario Review Board (ORB) who require a secure setting. Members of an interprofessional healthcare team provide recovery-focused treatment, and work with patients to develop and implement individual care plans. The team provides support and assistance in a safe and therapeutic environment as patients move towards a less restrictive environment and ultimately return to the community. -
Outpatient Complex Psychosis and Consultation Service
The Outpatient Complex Psychosis and Consultation Service at Ontario Shores consists of an interprofessional team that provides flexible service tailored to the individual needs of a person. As a natural extension of the specialty inpatient service we offer a range of expert services that include... -
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... -
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... -
Concurrent Disorders Service
The Concurrent Disorders Service provides assessment, consultation, individual counselling and group therapy to both inpatients and registered outpatients of Ontario Shores with substance related issues. Patients will have been diagnosed with a moderate to serious, persistent mental health concern... -
Geriatric Transitional Outreach (GTO)
The Geriatric Transitional Outreach (GTO) service provides short-term consultation and/or transitional support to seniors who are 65+ with general mental health (mood, anxiety, psychosis), and/or Dementia related illness. Time-limited support is provided at home or a retirement residence for... -
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... -
Dr. David Rudoler
RoleResearch Chair, Population Health and Innovation in Mental Health, Ontario Shores@email David is an applied health services researcher with expertise in health policy, health economics, econometrics, health economic evaluation, administrative data analysis, and mixed methods. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario... -
Dr. Carolyn McGregor
RoleResearch Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Health and WellnessProfessor Carolyn McGregor AM is the Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Health and Wellness and a two-time Canada Research Chair in Health Informatics based at Ontario Tech University. She is the Founding Director of the Joint Research Centre in Artificial Intelligence for Health and... -
Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores Exploring New Frontiers In AI to Enhance Mental Wellness
WHITBY, ONTARIO – Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Carolyn McGregor, AM as Inaugural Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Health and Wellness. Created between Ontario Tech University and Ontario Shores, the...