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Shannah's Mental Health Journey
Since her youth, Shannah has been faced with challenges in her mental health. Between the ages of 18 to 22, Shannah had been in and out of hospitals due to her illnesses. She was diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and at age 26 she received a diagnosis for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a... -
Grace's Inspirational Story
As the CEO for Ontario Shores Foundation, it’s always an honour to meet someone who has been helped by our programs. When I met Grace for the first time, I was so moved by her courageous story. I just had to share it with you today in the hopes that it will inspire you to help more patients like... -
Jessica's Moving Story
Jessica was just 13 years old when she was admitted to the Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Grappling with lingering symptoms of a concussion, a naturopath had advised Jessica to change her diet. Shortly thereafter, Jessica’s mindset... -
COVID-19: Managing Your Mental Health During a Pandemic Holiday Weekend
Growing up in an Italian Catholic family, Easter weekend has always been one of my favorite weekends. Every Good Friday my big Italian family would get together and cook a giant seafood feast of lobster, crab, shrimp, pasta and zeppole. A meal I look forward to all year. And as a child, the... -
Let’s LISTEN Day
Today marks Bell Let’s Talk Day. This is the 13TH time Bell has helped start the conversation about mental health and I thank them for that. This year, however, I’m going to ask you to entertain just a slight, but significant change, to its title, ‘Bell Let’s Talk AND Listen Day’. -
Hey, Let's Talk
I want to start a conversation…and I hope you join in. In my short time here at Ontario Shores, I have seen incredible work done by our staff. The compassion and empathy shown is so life affirming. Having said all this, I must take a moment to perhaps point out an area that needs a lot of... -
It's "Bell Let's Talk" Day!
It's a perfect day to start a conversation on mental health, consider your own mental health, reach out, and listen! -
Dog Blog
Well, we said that "anyone at Ontario Shores who has a story to tell" can author a guest blog, but a dog? Why not? Enjoy the first ever blog written by a dog. Hello Ontario Shores. No doubt you have seen my partner and me from time to time visiting the units here. My name is Molly. I am a Dalmatian... -
Growing the Beez Kneez
Help Support our Therapeutic Gardening programs The Beez Kneez Therapeutic Sustainability Garden was started in 2021 and features wheelchair-accessible raised-bed planters, rain barrels, composters, bird feeders, wind chimes and a honey-producing bee hive maintained by Alvéole. Patients named the... -
Durham Region Tim Hortons Support Ontario Shores Foundation in this Spring’s Smile Cookie Campaign
Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health (Ontario Shores Foundation) has been selected as the charity of choice for this Spring’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Durham Region. Starting Monday, April 29, Tim Hortons holds its week-long Smile Cookie Campaign. 74 Tim Hortons locations across... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 03 - Day 2, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
Episode 3 of the #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 2 at the conference includes interviews with Joe Kim the Director of Communications at CMHA... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 02 - Day 1, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 1 at the conference includes interviews with Dr. Dave Williams, CEO and President, Southlake Regional Health Centre as well as Michel Rodrigue, Vice-President, Organizational Performance and Public Affairs, Mental Health... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 28 - Natalie Daley, Art With Impact
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 2 at the conference we sit down with Natalie Daley (@natalieamdaley), Program Director, AWI Canada + Social Media and Engagement Manager (artwithimpact.org). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 10 - Bruno Guévremont, Military Veteran and Bell Let's Talk Ambassador
Episode 10 features an interview with Bell Let's Talk Ambassador, Bruno Guévremont. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 12 - André Picard
Episode 12 features an interview with Public Health Reporter André Picard with The Globe and Mail. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 37 - Tokyo Police Club, Imagine Festival
In this episode we are on site at the Regent Theatre in Oshawa with keyboardist Graham Wright and guitarist Josh Hook of Tokyo Police Club (@TokyoPoliceClub), this years Imagine Festival headliners. The Imagine Festival featured an introduction by Dani Stover, Announcer @Indie88Toronto (@danigray)... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 39 - Alyonka Larionov
In this episode, we have special guest Alyonka Larionov, Broadcaster, Producer and Mental Health Advocate. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1) and Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 62 - COVID-19 - Joanna Ramsay and Shawn Carter
In this episode we're talking nutrition, #mentalhealth and leveraging technology to provide care during the pandemic. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 52 - Brian Burke Talks Hockey, Inclusivity and Mental Health
Former hockey executive and current Sportsnet personality Brian Burke joined the #MindVine podcast celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario Shores. In this episode Burke told some old hockey stories and shared his views on homophobia and mental health in sports. This episode of the #MindVine... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 59 - COVID-19 Durham Regional Chair John Henry
In this episode, we have special guest John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, talking #COVID19 , leadership and mental health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 61 - COVID-19 Dr. Kurdyak, Mental Health & Addictions Centre of Excellence
In this episode we're talking #COVID19 and #mentalhealth systems with Dr. Paul Kurkyak of the Mental Health & Addictions Centre of Excellence. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 58 - COVID-19 & Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid Coordinator Christina Fuda (@MHFAPro) and Infection Control Practitioner Anson Kendall joined the #MindVine Podcast to talk COVID-19 and its impact on society and our mental health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 67 - #ZeroFlu Influenza Season and COVID 19
In this episode we're talking with Anson Kendall, Infection Control and Dr. Dave McNeil, Medical Clinic at Ontario Shores, about COVID-19 and the upcoming influenza season. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).