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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... -
Medical Students and Physician Assistant Clerks
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is pleased to be able to support medical students in their training and has Affiliation Agreements with the following universities: University of Toronto (Peters-Boyd Academy, Physician Assistant Program) Medical University of the Americas; University... -
Metabolism
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. It’s a complex biochemical process in which the fuel (or calories) in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to do everything from moving to thinking and growing. Even... -
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... -
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... -
CNA Certification - Preparatory Workshops
CNA certification is a voluntary, nationally recognized credential for registered nurses (RNs), and now registered practical nurses (RPNs), who meet specific nursing practice criteria, continuous learning and exam-based testing requirements (CNA, 2014). Register Online Congratulations on taking this... -
Psychology Practicum and Residency
The primary aim of the Ontario Shores psychology training programs is to prepare students to become competent and autonomous clinical psychologists. Students will develop skills and knowledge in assessment, treatment, consultation and professional and ethical decision making. Students are expected... -
In Memory of Ken Hunting
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Ontario Shores and Mackenzie Health announce a unique partnership
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Mackenzie Health are excited to announce a new and unique partnership to provide specialized mental health care services closer to home for the people of western York Region. Through this partnership, Ontario Shores has begun to... -
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)... -
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... -
Former Inpatient Looks Back at His Stay at Ontario Shores
Recently, Eli Brown was on vacation from his home in New Brunswick visiting friends and family in Toronto. On his final day before boarding a flight back to Moncton, Eli took the Go Train to Whitby with plans to revisit part of his past, the part which he says propelled him forward in life. “I felt... -
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... -
Empowering Our Workforce for a Stronger Tomorrow
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a deleterious impact on mental health across the globe. World Health Organization reports that the global prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased by 25% and calls for increased mental health support globally. Similarly, the mental health needs of Canadians... -
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...