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Great Care Includes Family Intervention Therapy
I am proud to officially welcome our Family Intervention Therapy (FIT) trained clinicians! Committed to providing exemplary care to our patients and families, Ontario Shores is proud to have played a significant role in developing the Quality Standards for Mental Health, which were recently unveiled... -
Answering a 'Grand Challenge' for the Mental Health Care Sector
The bar is being raised for mental health care providers in terms of the quality of care received by people living with mental illness. At its annual Health Quality Transformation Conference last month in Toronto, Health Quality Ontario (HQO) unveiled its first three Quality Standards in an effort... -
Ontario Shores and Mackenzie Health announce a unique partnership
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Mackenzie Health are excited to announce a new and unique partnership to provide specialized mental health care services closer to home for the people of western York Region. Through this partnership, Ontario Shores has begun to... -
‘You’ve Inspired Us with your Resiliency and Optimism'
Members of the Family Council would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the selfless commitment you’ve made throughout this pandemic to the patients who depend on you. You’ve kept families and caregivers up to date with new policies and procedures at Ontario Shores and you’ve allowed us to feel... -
Recovery Journey For Caregivers
Tristan, a 4 th year university student, aspires to be an occupational therapist. He tries to balance his academic responsibilities with providing remote care for his frail 94-year-old grandmother who lives 2 hours away. A new immigrant woman, Shanti, who is unfamiliar with the Canadian health and... -
Suicide, Grief, Mental Illness and Recovery through Art
We all have to deal with change at different points in our lives. Some changes are good like meeting your significant other, graduating high school, college, or university or maybe buying your first home. Things are going well and there is a lot of happiness and joy. Others are not so good. Losing a... -
2022 - 2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce the release of our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report. The report was created with input, support and contributions by a team with lived experience, who shared their journey at Ontario Shores. The report highlights the organization's accomplishments and partnerships. We invite you... -
Ontario Shores Saved Me
At times, I’ve taken a step back and looked through my life to try and determine where things started to go awry. My brother’s death was a huge catalyst into the start of my mental health journey. Before his death, I’d had people die who were close to me, but they had lived long lives. The loss of... -
Ontario Shores Saved my Marriage
Aaron and I started our relationship at a difficult time in both of our lives; he was dealing with the recent loss of his brother, and we were both coming out of relationships. We were two wounded people who thought a new relationship would solve our problems. Throughout the years we’ve had our... -
The Book
I arrived home a couple of weeks ago and it had been one of those days. To say the least, I was more than a little down. So, I did what I always do when I need a boost. I reached for The Book. Actually, it’s called The Recovery Book. It contains hundreds of letters, cards and stories of good news... -
It was at that moment I committed to recovery
“That first session, I had an epiphany. ‘Oh, so that’s how others see me.’ It was at that moment I committed to recovery.” It was February of 2023. It was a virtual group therapy session hosted by Ontario Shores. Just a few hours earlier, I was certain this would be yet another failed attempt to fix... -
I like myself again
If I looked at my life 2 years in the future, I probably would be dead. I hated myself! It was a late rainy January afternoon at a Starbucks that I was going to meet her face-to-face for the first time. However, this woman helped to save my life through months of intensive online therapy. My story... -
Rhonda's Story
Rhonda's daughter lives with bipolar disorder and her family was in crisis before she was greeted by staff and volunteers at our Family Resource Centre. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 64 - COVID-19 - Kelsey McEwen of Your Morning
In this episode we're talking pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with @YourMorning Chief Meteorologist (@kelseymcewen). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 65 - COVID-19 - Jack Armstrong
In this episode we're talking basketball, pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 85 - Mental Health in Adults with Dr. Daniela Hlousek
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 85 of the #MindVine Podcast talks about mental health with Dr. Daniela Hlousek, a psychiatrist at Ontario Shores. Dr. Hlousek discusses some of the trends she's seeing as well as offers tips and advice on what to look for when a family member, colleague... -
Caregivers in Mental Health
In Episode 98 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of caregivers, particularly for loved ones living with #dementia. Caregiver Ron Beleno joins Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Nancy Burns, Social Worker, Geriatric Transitional Unit, and Elaine... -
Shane Christensen, Author of Kicking the Darkness
In Episode 111 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking about the impact of #mentalillness on families, with Kicking the Darkness author Shane Christensen. Shane's journey with #mentalillness started in the 70s with his older brother and continued with the #mentalhealth challenges faced... -
Ty Redublo, Caregiver and Translational Researcher
In Episode 116 of the #MindVine Mental Health podcast Caregiver and Translational Researcher Ty Redublo shares his story as a young caregiver and his work as Translation Researcher supporting young people caring for loved ones. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The... -
Mother and Daughter Share Journey for #MentalHealthWeek
In Episode 117 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features caregiver and filmmaker Shabnam Sukhdev with her daughter, Ishaa Chopra. Shabnam and Ishaa discuss their journey with #mentalillness which lead to the documentary 'Unfinished'. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (... -
Caregiver Supports
Join us on "Mental Health Matters." In this episode, we explore two vital mental health topics: the impact of caregivers on mental health journeys and the innovative advancements in dementia care through the partnership between Ontario Tech University and the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health... -
CARERS Program: Caring for the Caregiver Living with dementia
December 01, 2021 06:00amDecember 01, 2021 07:00amLocationZoom -
Will Planning and the use of Henson Trusts’
November 05, 2022 09:30amNovember 05, 2022 11:30amLocationZoom -
Family and Mental Health Panel
October 19, 2022 07:00pmOctober 19, 2022 08:00pmLocationLakeview Cafeteria Building 5, Level 1 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON