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Meeting and Conference Space
We encourage community members and professionals to choose The Conference Place to host an event or workshop. The Conference Place is located in the charming community of Whitby, on the shores of Lake Ontario and provides quality service at an affordable price. For meetings, conferences and... -
Other Service Providers in Ontario
Quick Jump Menu: Mental Health Programs Community Programs Counselling Services Adolescents/Youth Seniors Women Family First Nations Vocational Skills and Training Addictions Support Groups and Programs Addictions Treatment and Recovery In-Hospital Mental Health Programs and Services Hospitals... -
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... -
Updates related to COVID-19
Masks and Hand Sanitization Masks and hand sanitizer will be available as you enter the building at Building 1 (Main Entrance) and Building 2 (Admissions/Outpatients). Everyone is required to wear a procedure mask while inside the hospital. Thank you for your cooperation. Visitors Effective Friday... -
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... -
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! -
In Memory of Ken Hunting
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Green Matters
Goals Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) wants to do our part to protect and preserve the environment. Ontario Shores will promote cost-effective business practices consistent with the following principles: Adhere to all environmental laws and regulations Support and... -
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... -
Pandemic Anniversary: A Letter to Everyone at Ontario Shores
One year ago, on March 11, 2020, the world changed in ways we could barely comprehend when the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in response to the spread of COVID-19. It was clear in the days that followed that we needed to adjust to a new normal, whatever that meant in those... -
OpEd: Ontario’s Mental Health Crisis is Undeniable
Ontario is in crisis. This is not a controversial statement by any means as reports of residents of our province lining up in hot spots in Toronto and Peel Region for an opportunity to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine have been widespread. The images of people lined up around tracks... -
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... -
COVID-19: Kids and Screen Time During a Pandemic
With us all being at home more we have come to rely our technologies to learn, to work, to stay connected, and to be entertained. Even with some stores and activities reopening, we are still heavily relying on screen time to get through our days. For most parents, they are worried about how much... -
COVID-19: Remember Empathy when Judging Action of Others During Pandemic
This past weekend was beautiful. The sun was shining, there was barely any wind, and some restrictions of quarantine were lifted. While most of us chose to stay at home and isolate ourselves in our own backyards, we saw many people flood to parks to escape the prisons of our homes and the awful... -
COVID-19: How To Talk to Someone with Substance Issues
This pandemic has led to most of us exhibiting all sorts of abnormal behaviours, one of which has been an increase in substance use as a way of coping. On a normal day having a loved one with a substance related disorders can be an emotional roller coaster. And in my experience talking to family... -
COVID-19: Tips for Older Adults to Combat Anxiety During the Pandemic
There’s been a longstanding myth surrounding maintaining healthy cognition as we age, and that is that we can stay mentally healthy if we do a lot of puzzles and brain games. But, do you know the effects of what doing lots of puzzles has on your brain? You get really good at doing puzzles. Now, if... -
COVID-19: Adaptability and Resiliency will be Strengths Post Pandemic
You’ve probably heard a common myth that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Yes, it is a myth. This claim originated in the 1950’s out of research a plastic surgeon conducted where he found it took people about 21 days to become more accustomed to their new face. One magazine published this, and then... -
COVID-19: Letter To Our Staff; Thank You for #RisingUp
Thank you. No matter how many ways I try to say it, it comes down to that phrase each and every day during this unprecedented time. Words simply cannot express how grateful I am for everyone at Ontario Shores and how proud I am of the collective work that’s been done since the World Health... -
COVID-19: Self-Care vs Self-Indulgence
Whether you’re a front-line worker encroaching on burnout; a parent trying to juggle working from home and educating your kids; or you’ve been temporarily unemployed, we are all experiencing stressors from our current situation and could use a little self-care. But, there is still some... -
COVID-19: Could the Pandemic Decrease the Stigma Associated with Mental Illness?
There have been many articles that discuss resiliency and coping through finding meaning during this crisis. As a main focus of my job is to increase people’s knowledge of mental illness while also decreasing stigma, one questioning thought I’ve had: will we’ll see a positive attitude shift around... -
COVID-19: Tips to Prevent Burnout of Essential Workers
The term burnout has become common workplace lingo for most professions in recent years. It is basically defined as chronic workplace stress with three defining characteristics including: exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy ( Maslach & Leiter 2016 ). While it isn’t actually a formal diagnosis, it... -
COVID-19: Frustration, Guilt and Working from Home in a Pandemic
I think most of us working from home right now are thankful for many reasons. We’re thankful that we still have a job. We’re thankful that we have something to keep our minds off the pandemic. We’re extremely thankful that we don’t have to risk our health going out, unlike all the absolutely amazing... -
COVID-19: Employee Assistance Programs Can Help in a Pandemic
A big observation I’ve made over the years training employees on their mental health, is that most people are familiar that they have access to an Employee Assistance Program or EAP, but what they are not always familiar with are the varied services they offer. Average utilization rates for EAP’s... -
COVID-19: Why Building a Fort Can Improve Your Mental Health
Being today is April Fools during a pandemic, it will be a bit harder to prank our friends and family and I’m not sure if many of us would appreciate that right now. But being the day that it is, I still wanted to write something a little lighter. I’ve been looking at people post their glamourus...