Ontario Shores uses an interprofessional approach to supporting each patient's overall health and wellness goals. The following clinics and disciplines are availabe to all patients. Clinical Nutrition Clinical Nutrition provides hospital-wide nutrition services. Services include planning and...
The purpose of Recreation Therapy is to enable all individuals to achieve quality of life, and optimal health through meaningful experiences in recreation and leisure. We believe in the inherent capacities of individuals for personal growth, happiness and freedom. Recreation Therapy is a profession...
Dear Family and Friends, As you know, Carson is very passionate about mental health and music. He has a deep understanding and appreciation of the benefits that music can have to those struggling with their mental health. Please help Carson raise funds that will support recovery and hope with music...
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Ontario Shores has begun a year-long celebration recognizing 100 years of delivering mental health care. The specialty mental health hospital unveiled its 100 year brand as well as a portion of its plans around its 100th anniversary at this morning’s kickoff event, which marks one full year before...
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will turn 100 years old on Wednesday, October 23 and we are celebrating with a host of planned activities. Over the last 12 months Ontario Shores has been in celebration mode thanks to the efforts of our Ambassadors of Hope, six...
Do you identify as trans or gender non-conforming? Have you accessed services at Ontario Shores since 2017? Are you or were you between 17 and 24 years old when you accessed services? Ontario Shores is seeking your participation in a research study: Exploring the Experiences and Unmet Needs for...
October is Mental Illness Awareness Month and we are proud to welcome everyone to Ontario Shores for Mental Health and Recovery Day on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Throughout the day a series of speakers with lived experience will engage in conversations on a variety of topics impacting mental...
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Month, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) will host a day-long speaker series on Wednesday, October 19 featuring people with lived experiences sharing stories of recovery. Held in the Lakeview Cafeteria (Building 5, Level 1)...
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...
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...
Help Support our Therapeutic Gardening programs The Beez Kneez Therapeutic Sustainability Garden was installed at Ontario Shores 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...
Episode 5 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 3, the last day at the conference includes interviews with John Pare, Chief of Police at London...
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 2 at the conference we sit down with Michael Prosserman (@BboyPiecez), Founder and Executive Director, Unity Charity (unitycharity.com). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (...
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)...
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to #mentalhealth , #mental illness and #recovery . Episode 16 features an interview with The Cliks Vocalist/Guitarist, Lucas Silveira (@thecliks). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team member Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1...