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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... -
How do I become a volunteer?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Please note there is currently a wait list for volunteers. While we encourage everyone to apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Step One: Submit Application and... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a specific blend of cognitive and behavioural therapies developed to share acceptance-based strategies. It is usually used in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and is also used to treat individuals with eating disorders, addictions, anger... -
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... -
Traumatic Stress Clinic
The Traumatic Stress Clinic provides specialized assessment and trauma treatment for individuals who are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or PTSD-related symptoms. -
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... -
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... -
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... -
#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... -
#NVW2021 - 'The Experience Meant the World to Me'
Many people choose to volunteer to give back to a cause or organization that has a personal meaning for them and this is especially true for me. In 2014 I realized that I was not dealing well with my mental health and decided to get help for the depression and social anxiety I was dealing with... -
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... -
Ontario Shores Launches Journal of Recovery in Mental Health
Recovery-oriented practice has been a driving force in the way we deliver our programs and services here at Ontario Shores. Our goal is to provide an environment of discovery and hope that supports and enhances our patients’ sense of individual recovery from mental illness. Ontario Shores continues... -
Ontario Shores/University of Waterloo Dementia Study Seeking Participants
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with early onset dementia or mild cognitive impairment? Researchers at Ontario Shores and University of Waterloo are conducting focus groups to understand the experiences of people who develop early onset dementia or mild cognitive impairments... -
Durham Region Supporting Ontario Shores’ Mental Health Innovation Incubator
The Region of Durham, in partnership with all eight area municipalities, is pleased to announce funding to support Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) in developing a business case to create Canada’s first-ever Mental Health Innovation Incubator. The vision is that this...