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For Primary Care Providers
Ontario Shores offers a service that allows Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners to access a psychiatrist for telephone advice by booking an available appointment online. Who can book a telephone consultation? Family doctors / family physicians Nurse practitioners... -
Planning a Visit
We are looking forward to seeing you on your next visit. Plan ahead and make the most of your time on the unit. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact the unit team. COVID-19 Protocols Please see our COVID-19 Updates page for all related protocols. Visiting Hours It can be helpful to... -
Housing
At Ontario Shores our interprofessional team of clinicians work with each patient to try to match them with safe, supportive and affordable housing upon discharge from our hospital. Depending on the situation, there may be a number of different types of housing facilities that patients could be... -
Tours and Tour Guides
Our Gordon Street location is the home of our largest facility. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Whitby Ontario, it houses the great majority of our services including in-patient units, administrative offices and more. Ontario Shores welcomes families, schools, corporate groups and the... -
Welcome Book for Patients and Families
Welcome to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Your journey to recovery begins upon your arrival. Our staff is here to work with you to ensure your care needs are met and you reach your optimal level of well-being. Our patient-centred approach combines medical... -
Annual Reports
The Ontario Shores Annual Reports highlight achievements and events from the fiscal year April 1 - March 31. Clinical and financial data are also presented, along with stories from our staff, patients and families. -
Carson's Fundraiser for Music Therapy
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... -
Tribute to Madison Chard
Our family will be raising funds to honour Madison and her desire to help people who are struggling with their mental health. Proceeds from our fundraising will go towards the Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health, a mental health hospital in Whitby that provides compassionate mental health... -
From Suicidal Thoughts to Hope for the Future
Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. At age 28 Andrea was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Without having... -
Responding to His Own Mental Health Needs
Kaleb* worked as a firefighter for 13 years, responding to a wide range of emergency calls. So, when his mental health began to decline after the birth of his first child, he assumed it was just part of being a new parent. “I found myself more on edge and anxious with the safety of my daughter,”... -
Finding Light in the Darkness
Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. On March 1, 2016, at the age of 17, my youngest son Benjamin died by suicide. He had been... -
A weight off her shoulder
Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. The year 2018 brought a series of back-to-back losses for Cindy. First, her father passed... -
Kars on King
Thank you for supporting the revolutionary care being provided at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. -
Circle of Friends Charity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Royal Ashburn Golf Club 995 Myrtle Rd. W, Ashburn Rd. Whitby Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has been providing exemplary mental health care for more than 100 years. Our hospital provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment... -
Board of Directors - Foundation
Often behind the scenes, this passionate and dedicated group of people volunteer much of their time to mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores. We thank them for their selflessness and are honoured to work alongside them. See also Ex-Officio Members . -
Journeys of Hope Sponsorship Opportunities
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) 700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 In commemoration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health and Ontario Shores is welcoming sponsors, supporters, and guests to... -
Journeys of Hope
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) 700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 In commemoration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health and Ontario Shores is welcoming supporters and guests to join together... -
Journeys of Hope
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) 700 Gordon St, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 In commemoration of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health and Ontario Shores is welcoming supporters and guests to join together... -
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
TORONTO (SEPTEMBER 26, 2023) – The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental health issues... -
A Heartfelt Thanks
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Outpatient Care
If you are visiting this page you are likely taking an important first step, and considering, or are waiting for outpatient services at Ontario Shores. Perhaps you've been referred and are unsure what to expect at your first appointment. We hope we can answer some of your questions and aleviate some... -
Host a Fundraiser
Do you have that "Do Good Stuff" attitude? And are looking for a fun activity to help raise funds for Ontario Shores and mental health? If so, then you have come to the right place! Who. We've had some amazing community event supporters over the years; from big corporations, to schools, to... -
Giving Tuesday
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Help Change the Face of Mental Health