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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... -
Mustangs for Youth Mental Health
Our youth's mental health not only impacts the individual but their family and friends. The Whiteman family know first-hand with the loss of Jackson, who was a beloved brother, son, and friend. Please help the Western University Mustangs Women's Lacrosse team in their efforts to raise funds in... -
Hockey's Brian Burke will be 'Celebrating a Century of Care' at Ontario Shores
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... -
Chelsea's Story
In my parents’ living room, there is a copy of Ontario Shores’ 2015 annual report with my smiling face gracing the cover. It’s been seven years since that photo was taken, and it is getting harder to convince people that the seventeen-year-old featured on that cover is me, especially when they flip... -
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... -
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). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 52 - Brian Burke Talks Hockey, Inclusivity and Mental Health
Former hockey executive and current Sportsnet personality Brian Burke joined the #MindVine podcast celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ontario Shores. In this episode Burke told some old hockey stories and shared his views on homophobia and mental health in sports. This episode of the #MindVine... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 60 - COVID-19 Kendra Fisher, Athlete, First Repsonder and Advocate
In this episode, we have special guest Kendra Fisher, a mental health advocate, firefighter and athlete. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team member Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 63 - COVID-19 - Kelly Hrudey
In this episode we're talking pandemic, #mentalhealth and #hockey with former NHL goaltender and current Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Kelly Hrudey (@kellyhrudey). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 73 - Former Leafs Captain Rick Vaive & Hockey Writer Scott Morrison
Episode 73 of the #MindVine Podcast features former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive (@rickvaive22) and hockey writer Scott Morrison (@smorrisonmedia) discussing hockey, #mentalhealth and Rick's new book - Catch 22: My Battles in Hockey and Life. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 65 - COVID-19 - Jack Armstrong
In this episode we're talking basketball, pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 15 - Chelsea's Recovery & 13 Reasons Why
Episode 15 features an interview with former adolescent inpatient Chelsea Lall (@ChelseaLall) and Dr. Nadia D'luso an adolescent psycologist at Ontario Shores. The guests discuss Chelsea's recovery as well social media bullying, mental illness, suicide the controversial Netflix series Thirteen... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 80 - Author and former NHLer Brantt Myhres
Episode 80 of the #MindVine Podcast features an interview with former NHL player Brantt Myhres (@BMyhres) discussing his life in hockey and battles with #addiction as detailed in his new book Pain Killer - A Memoir of Big League Addiction. This #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 83 - Former NHLer Shayne Corson Shares his Mental Health Journey
It's National Mental Health Week and Episode 83 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate and former NHL player Shayne Corson (@ShayneCorson27) sharing his personal recovery from #anxiety and #depression . Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 87 - Chelsea Lall Talks Anxiety, Depression, Bullying and Recovery
Episode 87 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Chelsea Lall sharing her story of growing up with #anxiety and #depression while also facing physical and social media bullying. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@cbovie1), the #MindVine podcast is... -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 89 - Jordon Beenen
Episode 89 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Jordon Beenen, who shares his journey with #mentalillness and experience with bullying in his youth. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
Silken Laumann at Pandemic Heroes
Episode 91 of the #MindVine Podcast features Olympic hero and #mentalhealth advocate Silken Laumann (@SilkenLaumann) discussing her personal journey with mental illness. We caught up with Silken as she hosted the Pandemic Heroes - Standing Up for Mental Health Gala on December 2, 2021 at the OMNI... -
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...