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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... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for the Eighth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been named a Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer for the eighth straight year. Following a competition that evaluated workplace, work atmosphere, health, financial and family benefits, vacation, employee communications... -
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... -
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... -
Meet Kerrie Naylor, Medical Education Coordinator
In my formal academic training, I have completed a Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma as well as a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) and I feel that I was moderately prepared for a career in mental health. I completed practicum placements in both diplomas in mental health settings and... -
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’. -
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... -
Cathie & Marty - Mental Illness, Marriage and Recovery
Ontario Shores unveiled its 2017-18 Annual Report featuring accomplishments, achievements and personal stories of #recovery . The cover story features Cathie & Marty, a married couple from Oshawa who both graduated from the hospital's Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). In their featured video... -
Intimacy Recovery at Ontario Shores
Intimacy Recovery recognizes the sexual needs of patients, which is consistent with the Recovery Philosophy at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby, Ont. In providing access to ‘Our Place’, an intimacy suite for patients, Ontario Shores is committed to supporting patient... -
Welcome to Ontario Shores
Amber Smith of our Centre for Education and Organizational Development takes you on a tour of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). A specialty mental health hospital in Whitby, Ont., Ontario Shores offers specialized assessment and treatment for people living with... -
Celebrating a Century of Care : HOPE
Over the last 100 years Ontario Shores has been constantly changing and so has the message of Hope. Kristie Jennings, one of our Ambassadors of Hope, takes us through a brief history of recovery and Hope as we continue Celebrating a Century of Care. -
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). -
Living with Dementia
Dementia disorders are the most common mental health problem affecting Canadian seniors. Dementia involves loss of memory and cognitive abilities and almost always affects judgment, decision-making and relationships. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia disorder. Other types of dementia... -
#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... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 04 - Day 2, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
Episode 4 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 (Part 2) at the conference includes interviews with Mara Grunau, Executive Director of the... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 31 - Chantal Lester and Katrina Shaw, CMHA
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 3 at the conference we sit down with Chantal Leser and Katrina Shaw of CMHA (@CMHACalgary) to talk about how young people grieve the loss of someone to #suicide . The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 34 - Bell Let's Talk Jessica Holmes
In this episode we chatting with comedian, actor and Bell Let's Talk Ambassador Jessica Holmes about her lived experience with #mentalillness and #recovery . This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1) and Amber Smith (@amberthecanuck). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 42 - Linda Corkum
In this episode we're at the Champions of Mental Health Gala in Ottawa with guest Linda Corkum, Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association and 2018 Workplace Mental Health Champion. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 47 - Dr. Mike Slade
In this episode, we have special guest Dr. Mike Slade, Professor of Mental Health Recovery and Social Inclusion, University of Nottingham. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 50 - Bell Let's Talk Day with firefighter and former soldier Kelly Scanlan
Bell Let’s Talk Ambassador Kelly Scanlan visited Ontario Shores for an open filming of the #MindVine Podcast to discuss her advocacy role as well as share her story as a former soldier, Invictus Games champion and current firefighter living with #mentalillness . This episode of the #MindVine Podcast... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 49 - Implementing Quality Standards in Treatment of Dementia
In this episode, we have two special guests from Ontario Shores in Andra Duff-Woskosky, Director of the Geriatric Program, and Dr. Robyn Waxman, Geriatric Psychiatrist. The two discuss Health Quality Ontario's Quality Standards for the Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia and how it was implemented at...