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Acquired Brain Injury
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain caused after birth and can result from a traumatic or non-traumatic event. It is not related to a congenital or a degenerative disease and usually affects cognitive, emotional, behavioural or physical functioning. ABI is not to be confused with... -
Accessing Care for Intellectual Disabilities
Dual Diagnosis Dual Diagnosis refers to an individual with an intellectual disability who may have a psychiatric disorder and/or challenging behaviour. We are here to help Ontario Shores offers both outreach, and inpatient services to individuals with a dual diagnosis and their families. The program... -
Dual Diagnosis - Treatment and Recovery
The Dual Diagnosis program at Ontario Shores works exclusively with adults with intellectual disabilities. The expertise and experience of the Dual Diagnosis team has had great success in helping adults with intellectual disabilities as well as their families and caregivers. What to Expect The... -
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... -
Strategic Plan
We are proud of the collaborative process by which our Strategic Plan was developed. Through focus groups, interviews, online surveys, and review sessions, hundreds of staff, physicians, volunteers, patients, families, and provincial and community partners contributed to the development of this plan... -
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... -
Holiday Health
The holidays are here! It's supposed to be the "most wonderful time of year". For many, especially those living with depression disorders, it's a time of anxiety. Whether it's because of being lonely, money issues or struggling with family dynamics, some are left wishing for January 2nd to come so... -
Your New Year's Toolkit
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Quality Improvement Plan
Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2024-2025 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2023-2024 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2022-2023 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2021-2022 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2020-2021 Ontario Shores Quality Improvement Plan 2019-2020... -
Marc’s Story: Technology and Partnerships Support Independent Living
In the ever-changing world of healthcare, Marc Barrette is an example of how the forming of non-traditional relationships, the use of technology and personal commitment can work together to positively impact recovery. And now, he is sharing his story with hopes of inspiring others. Barrette’s story... -
Ontario Shores to host The Beer Store in 2nd Holiday Hockey Challenge
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is proud to host the 2nd annual Holiday Hockey Challenge on Friday, December 15 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. This year Ontario Shores will be taking the ice to face The Beer Store, a champion for mental health and... -
Holiday Hope Hero
As we begin to plan our holiday festivities, we are reminded that many Ontario Shores patients are unable to leave the hospital to celebrate with family or friends. If you, your family or friends, your business, workplace, or sports team are looking for a meaningful way to give back to someone in... -
Right Care, Right Time, Right Place for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
In a fragmented health care system, four groups have come together to reduce inefficiencies, prevent people from falling through the gaps, and align practitioners around a best-practice approach to care for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, their families, and their care teams. Launched in fall... -
A Mental Health Tips List for The Holidays
The holidays are here! Let the shopping, decorating and parties begin. For more than half the population, however, this time of year is one of depression, anxiety and stress. We have compiled some tips for helping you through this time from our own experts here at Ontario Shores . (As always, if you... -
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... -
When it’s “Not” The Most Wonderful Time of Year
The holidays are not so merry and bright for millions of people in Canada. Holiday depression and anxiety, along with loneliness, can mean trying days for so many at this time of year. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is out with a Holiday Health Guide to provide... -
Resolutions
New Year resolutions can be both healthy and helpful when approached thoughtfully. Setting New Year resolutions can be positive for mental health, as it provides a sense of purpose and direction. While the enthusiasm is commendable, the key to successful resolutions lies not just in setting... -
Thoughts on New Year's Resolutions
“Save $6000.00 this year”, “Lose 15 pounds”, “Plan a vacation”, “Volunteer”, “Eat Healthier” These lists go on and on and on. How often are these New Years Resolutions plans followed through? “New Year, New Me” quickly starts to become an expectation of self that most people forget about, or “fail”... -
Meet Emily Willchuk, Integrated Care Coordinator
Why is the role of a care coordinator so important? In my opinion, it's because we're working to advocate for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community. People diagnosed with schizophrenia often face high rates of hospitalizations and decompensation in the community. Each time someone... -
Meet Shane Mammen, Integrated Care Coordinator
I've had the privilege of serving as a Clinical Care Coordinator in the Integrated Pathway for people diagnosed with Schizophrenia. This role is incredibly important because it allows us to be the bridge between our patients, their families, and our dedicated healthcare teams. We're still in the... -
Making of the 2016-2017 Annual Report
Using a Co-Design approach, staff work together with patients as a team to write, edit and design the 2016-2017 Annual Report. -
Psychiatric Emergency Service and Bell Let's Talk
In recognition of Bell Let’s Talk Day and its 2023 theme of ‘Let’s Change This’, Dr. Phil Klassen, VP of Medical Affairs at Ontario Shores, and John Henry, Regional Chair for Durham Region, discuss mental health and our hospital’s efforts to secure funding to build Canada’s first ever emergency... -
A Mental-Healthy New Year for Your Child
When it comes to New Year's Resolutions, we seldom think of making them for our kids, especially around their mental health. Child Psychologist Dr. Khush Amaria joins Kevin to talk about how new "habits" for our children that not only can be achievable, but that will give them coping lessons that...