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Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care offers a wide a range of worship programs and services to meet the needs of patients and to ensure all religions and cultures are represented and celebrated at Ontario Shores. Ontario Shores promotes understanding and tolerance across all cultural belief systems and supports patients’... -
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... -
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... -
Human Rights, Diversity and Cultural Resources
Human Rights Statement Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences embraces diversity and strives to create an environment that protects the human rights of all individuals. We endeavour to create an environment that promotes inclusiveness, equal opportunity and equity of access. We do so... -
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... -
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 Ken Hunting
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In Memory of Anne Meens
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Staff
Flu Vaccine Attestation If you received your annual flu shot at another healthcare facility, doctor's office, pharmacy or clinic (outside of Ontario Shores) please complete this self-declaration form and submit by email to occupationalhealth&@email or please drop it to the... -
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... -
We Must Act Now to Stop Hate
It’s the time of year at Ontario Shores when we look back in celebration of our achievements over the past fiscal year. The 2020/2021 year was challenging and unique as we continued to deliver safe and quality mental health amid a global pandemic. Despite many obstacles, we continued our collective... -
Our World is in Pain
This is likely the most uncomfortable piece I've ever written. In my day-to-day work, I pride myself in being focused on the task at hand, while also keeping the overall vision of the organization paramount. In working with our partners, funders and community to ensure Ontario Shores is relevant... -
Joint Open Letter Regarding Pandemic Pay
Premier Doug Ford Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, As a broad group of healthcare stakeholders whose members employ tens of thousands of front line workers in the fight against COVID 19, we write to you today to seek immediate clarity on the implementation details and timing of... -
Ontario Shores and Lakeridge Health Cross-Appointment Announcement
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Lakeridge Health are pleased to announce the cross appointment of Dr. Kevin Chopra. Dr. Chopra, the current Medical Director of General Psychiatry at Ontario Shores, has recently been selected as the new Chief of Psychiatry and... -
Ontario Shores is Named GTA Top Employer for The Fifth Consecutive Year
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for the fifth straight year. Today, Ontario Shores was among select organizations named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2021 following a competition that evaluated... -
Important Notice - Ontario Shores and Homewood Health
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) partners with Homewood Health, a Canadian health organization who provides services to our employees for their Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) services. Homewood Health has recently communicated to Ontario Shores that... -
Ontario Shores and University of Toronto Announce New Research Chair
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Rudoler as Inaugural Research Chair in Population Health and Innovation in Mental Health. In partnership with the University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH)... -
‘I Rise Above the Hate’
“You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise!” -Maya Angelou I love this quote by Maya Angelou, because it speaks of moving forward with boldness and resiliency. Throughout the history of black people from... -
Recognized and Acknowledged
Black History Month is a time of year that should be recognized and acknowledged, and an occasion that calls us all to act – whether it be to celebrate, honour, reflect, learn, unlearn, support local businesses, or have open and vulnerable conversations about oppression, racism, discrimination, and... -
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, one of Time's "2021 Next Generational Leaders," will speak at Ontario Shores' Annual Celebration.
Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, one of Time magazine's "2021 Next Generational Leaders", spoken word poet, advocate for racialized and marginalized populations, and accomplished physician, will deliver the Keynote Address at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences’ (Ontario Shores) annual celebration. -
Ontario Providing More Funding for Hospital Care and New Beds in Durham Region
Today, Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby, and Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge announced that the following hospitals in the Region of Durham will receive additional operating funding this fiscal year: Lakeridge Health will receive an additional $12.3 million starting in 2022/23, which... -
Ontario Shores Welcomes New Members to its Senior Management Team
In preparation for the release of the hospital’s new Strategic Plan, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Senior Management Team. Effective today, Ontario Shores officially welcomes Dawne Barbieri as Vice...