Search
Type
Topics
-
-
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... -
For the Media
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to accurate and timely information to the media. However, we must strike a delicate balance between the media's interest and our responsibility to safeguard the patients' right to privacy and confidentiality, especially... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Mental Health Speakers Bureau
Several Ontario Shores employees and ambassadors are available to speak to the media, the general public, and professionals on a variety of topics related to mental health, including treatment, research, education, programs, and public policy. Please contact us if you are looking for a spokesperson... -
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... -
Why Does a Patient Go Missing?
It is heartbreaking to monitor social media when a patient from Ontario Shores goes missing and the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) post a media release in an effort to inform the public and safely return the individual to hospital. I understand why the public must be alerted and the... -
Carrie Fisher - Advocate for People Living with Mental Illness
As an almost 40-year-old male, I vividly recall the time in history when Princess Leia was a very big deal. The character played by actress Carrie Fisher in the iconic Star Wars films of the 1970s and 80s instantly brings images of beauty, grace, humour and strength to the forefront. As a young boy... -
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... -
Halloween Should Not Be Open Season on People Living with Mental Illness
Halloween is in the rear-view mirror, although the kids’ candy seems to live on in infamy at least until we finally get tired of it and it magically disappears. But now is the perfect time to talk about Halloween 2017 and beyond. Go ahead and grab a chocolate bar out of your children’s stash, heck... -
Words Matter for those Impacted by Mental Illness
For centuries society has affixed names and used labels that have created divisiveness, promoted discrimination and cast shame on things we don’t quite understand. Whether it is equality, gay rights, race issues or complicated health issues, decades have been dedicated to education and building... -
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... -
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... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 03 - Day 2, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
Episode 3 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 at the conference includes interviews with Joe Kim the Director of Communications at CMHA... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 02 - Day 1, CMHA Mental Health For All Conference
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 1 at the conference includes interviews with Dr. Dave Williams, CEO and President, Southlake Regional Health Centre as well as Michel Rodrigue, Vice-President, Organizational Performance and Public Affairs, Mental Health... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 28 - Natalie Daley, Art With Impact
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 2 at the conference we sit down with Natalie Daley (@natalieamdaley), Program Director, AWI Canada + Social Media and Engagement Manager (artwithimpact.org). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 11 - Quality Standards in Mental Health
Episode 11 features an interview with Ontario Shores Vice-President of Medical Affairs Dr. Phil Klassen and Health Quality Ontario (HQO) President and CEO Dr. Joshua Tepper on the new Quality Standards for Mental Health. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 12 - André Picard
Episode 12 features an interview with Public Health Reporter André Picard with The Globe and Mail. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 33 - Diversity, Inclusivity and Human Rights
In this episode, we have a special guest panel discussing diversity, inclusivity and other issues related to the Human Rights work being done at Ontario Shores. The guest panel includes Megan Cameron, a social worker from our Borderline Personality and Self-Regulation Clinic, Jane Snyder, Director... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 37 - Tokyo Police Club, Imagine Festival
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)... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 39 - Alyonka Larionov
In this episode, we have special guest Alyonka Larionov, Broadcaster, Producer and Mental Health Advocate. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1) and Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).