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Adolescent Outpatient Services
In partnership with our patients, Ontario Shores provides specialized recovery focused outpatient programs and services. The Adolescent outpatient program is an outpatient mental health assessment and treatment clinic for young people aged 12 to 18 living in Durham Region. Referrals are preferred... -
Adolescent Day Treatment
The adolescent day treatment program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) provides mental health and education services in a local community high school to support students as they transition into a community setting. -
Eating Disorders Unit (EDU)
The Eating Disorders Unit (EDU) is a 12 bed inpatient unit for adolescents struggling with an eating disorder. It provides an interprofessional model of care with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. The unit includes individual patient bedrooms, kitchen, dining room and lounge area. There are... -
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... -
COVID-19: What to Say to Teenagers about Self Isolation
Having empathy for teenagers can be really hard sometimes. During my mental health training and education, I get questions from frustrated parents constantly about how to help with their teenager’s mental health. Now I can only empathize with all the parents out there unsure of what to do or say 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... -
'My Mental Illness Didn't Stop Me' - Crysten
Naturally soft-spoken and perhaps a little timid, Crysten has shown a determination that inspires others. “She’s worked so hard,” notes Donna McAleer-Smith, a Registered Practical Nurse at Ontario Shores who supported Crysten through the Grove School. “She’s very kind and has that silent strength... -
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... -
Chelsea's Story
In my parents’ living room, there is a copy of Ontario Shores’ 2015 annual report with my smiling face gracing the cover. It’s been seven years since that photo was taken, and it is getting harder to convince people that the seventeen-year-old featured on that cover is me, especially when they flip... -
Together, Kinark Child and Family Services and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences will expand Outpatient Eating Disorder services in the community.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Kinark Child and Family Services (Kinark) are pleased to announce that they will work collaboratively to expand community-based Outpatient Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to meet the needs of East Region patients and families... -
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 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... -
Ontario Shores Gave Me Hope
I was sitting in a general hospital for major depression disorder and generalized anxiety disorder and told I was being transferred to Ontario Shores. I had been feeling like I had hit rock bottom. I knew I could only go up from here. I was very anxious after hearing this information but was assured... -
Giving Tuesday
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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... -
Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Durham Region to Care Close to Home
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Connecting Children and Youth in Durham Region to Care Close to Home $8.4 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services December 20, 2023 Ministry of Health WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing more than $8.4 million to increase access to pediatric services for... -
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... -
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. -
Chelsea's Story
A sweet teenaged girl who has overcome bullying and social media bullying while learning to live with depression, anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). -
#MindVine: Rogers TV: September 2022 Episode
The #MindVine mental health show is presented by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. This episode features hosts Darryl Mathers and Julia VanHartingsveldt talking back to school with adolescent psychologist Dr. Nadia D'Iuso as well as everything Ontario Shores with President and CEO...