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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... -
Peer Support
Peer support programs work by offering people support, encouragement, and hope that recovery is possible. Our Peer support specialists consider the wellness of the whole person and focus on health and recovery rather than illness and disability, in order to assist people in finding their own path to... -
Land Acknowledgement
Ontario Shores acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation that are covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and... -
Holiday Health
The holidays are here! It's supposed to be the "most wonderful time of year". For many, especially those living with depression disorders, it's a time of anxiety. Whether it's because of being lonely, money issues or struggling with family dynamics, some are left wishing for January 2nd to come so... -
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... -
In Memory of Anne Meens
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Your New Year's Toolkit
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Patient Support Groups
Your Care Team As a patient at Ontario Shores you will have a care team that consists a variety of disciplines to support you on all aspects of your care. Depending on your individual needs, your care team may include nurses, a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a social worker, a recreation therapist... -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we remember Indigenous children who never returned to their families and communities and honour the Survivors of the residential school system. As a nation, we acknowledge this system's painful legacy and... -
Ontario Shores to host The Beer Store in 2nd Holiday Hockey Challenge
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is proud to host the 2nd annual Holiday Hockey Challenge on Friday, December 15 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby. This year Ontario Shores will be taking the ice to face The Beer Store, a champion for mental health and... -
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... -
Holiday Hope Hero
As we begin to plan our holiday festivities, we are reminded that many Ontario Shores patients are unable to leave the hospital to celebrate with family or friends. If you, your family or friends, your business, workplace, or sports team are looking for a meaningful way to give back to someone in... -
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... -
A Mental Health Tips List for The Holidays
The holidays are here! Let the shopping, decorating and parties begin. For more than half the population, however, this time of year is one of depression, anxiety and stress. We have compiled some tips for helping you through this time from our own experts here at Ontario Shores . (As always, if you... -
COVID-19: Managing Your Mental Health During a Pandemic Holiday Weekend
Growing up in an Italian Catholic family, Easter weekend has always been one of my favorite weekends. Every Good Friday my big Italian family would get together and cook a giant seafood feast of lobster, crab, shrimp, pasta and zeppole. A meal I look forward to all year. And as a child, the... -
When it’s “Not” The Most Wonderful Time of Year
The holidays are not so merry and bright for millions of people in Canada. Holiday depression and anxiety, along with loneliness, can mean trying days for so many at this time of year. Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is out with a Holiday Health Guide to provide... -
Resolutions
New Year resolutions can be both healthy and helpful when approached thoughtfully. Setting New Year resolutions can be positive for mental health, as it provides a sense of purpose and direction. While the enthusiasm is commendable, the key to successful resolutions lies not just in setting... -
Thoughts on New Year's Resolutions
“Save $6000.00 this year”, “Lose 15 pounds”, “Plan a vacation”, “Volunteer”, “Eat Healthier” These lists go on and on and on. How often are these New Years Resolutions plans followed through? “New Year, New Me” quickly starts to become an expectation of self that most people forget about, or “fail”... -
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 30 - Shaleen Jones, Peer Support Canada
In this episode we're on site at CMHA's Mental Health For All conference. Day 3 at the conference we sit down with Shaleen Jones (@shaleenjones1), Executive Director, Peer Support Canada. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (...