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Recent Nursing Graduates
Are you a compassionate, energetic and recovery-focused new graduate nurse or Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) looking for a new graduate opportunity? Ontario Shores is excited to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program that supports nurses who are within 12 months of... -
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’... -
Nursing at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores employs more than 500 nurses, including registered nurses, registered practical nurses and advanced practice nurses, who work together in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide patients with specialized mental health care. Guided by the Canadian Standards for... -
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... -
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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Mental Health Microcredentials
TALENT and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences are building a suite of mental health microcredentials to increase the flow of qualified professionals in the healthcare industry. Our partnership will develop 27 microcredentials by 2024 to address the highest demand skills needs in... -
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... -
Sanaz - Vice President
RoleVice President of Clinical, Practice, and Chief Nursing OfficerMeet Sanaz, Vice President of Clinical, Practice, and Continuing Education. She has been with Ontario Shores for nearly 13 years, beginning as a clinical educator in 2009 and progressing through various leadership roles since then. Sanaz is passionate about the Ontario Shore's mission, vision, and... -
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... -
Nursing Week - Pandemic is Demonstrating the Immeasurable Value of Nurses
As the world continues to navigate the healthcare implications of this global pandemic, I continue to run out of adjectives to describe how proud I am of the individuals who share my chosen profession. I have always been proud to be a nurse. For decades we, as nurses, have quietly cared for others... -
Ontario Shores Appoints new Vice-President, Practice, Academics and Chief Nurse
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanaz Riahi to the role of Vice-President, Practice, Academics and Chief Nursing Executive. Ms. Riahi joined Ontario Shores in 2009 and has held progressive leadership roles including her most... -
‘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... -
Why Work at Ontario Shores?
To begin, I'd like to invite you to Ontario Shores' Virtual Interview Event on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 2 to 6 p.m., as we look to fill several positions in the organization as we work to meet the demand for mental health services. Registrants will have the opportunity to attend information... -
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. -
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... -
Anderson Ruffin Was the First Licensed Black Canadian Doctor
Recognizing and honouring Black History Month (BHM) began as early as 1926 in the United States. Carter G. Woodson advocated for celebrating Black achievement and excellence. He was inspired by Frederick Douglass' life – a formerly enslaved person who championed freedom. February became the official...