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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... -
Care Pathway in Geriatric Inpatient Program
All patients receiving care in our geriatrics program follow a consistent care pathway during their 59-day stay. Each patient's care pathway is unique and individualized to meet their personal needs. Pre-Admission Referrals and collection of necessary information and documentation. The referring... -
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... -
Geriatric Units - Photo Gallery
Most of the Geriatric unit bedrooms are single, however we have two double rooms per unit. Bathrooms are shared and are located in the hallways of each wing. Storage space is available in each bedroom for clothing and additional space for personal care items is available in the nursing station... -
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... -
Meet the GDU Care Team
Clinical Manager The clinical manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the unit regarding human resources, budget, supplies, and patient care. If a concern is not able to be addressed by the unit staff it can be brought to the managerâs attention. Clinical Manager on GDU Bonnie Jean... -
Meet the GTU Care Team
Clinical Manager The clinical manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the unit regarding human resources, budget, supplies, and patient care. If a concern is not able to be addressed by the unit staff it can be brought to the managerâs attention. Clinical Manager on GTU: Amanda... -
Welcome to the GTU Community
Everyone here on the Geriatric Transitional Unit (GTU) extends a warm welcome to you, your family and friends. We hope that during your loved-ones stay we can provide all the information and supports that you need. Please take some time to look through the information here on this website, and don't... -
Welcome to the GDU Community
Everyone here on the Geriatric Dementia Unit (GDU) extends a warm welcome to you, your family and friends. We hope that during your loved-ones stay we can provide all the information and supports that you need. Please take some time to look through the information here on this website, and don't... -
Welcome to the GPU Community
Everyone here on the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit (GPU) extends a warm welcome to you, your family and friends. We hope that during your loved-ones stay we can provide all the information and supports that you need. Please take some time to look through the information here on this website, and don't... -
Admission and Discharge
Admission Admission processes focus on recovery in areas such as therapeutic alliance, promoting hope, goal setting and building trust with patients, substitute decision-makers (SDM), families and other supports. Admission Guiding Principles: Patients are the expert on their recovery and they have... -
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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Accessing Care for Seniors
Ontario Shores provides specialized services to meet the mental health needs of individuals 65 years of age and older who suffer from dementia and/or complex mental illness with challenging behaviours. Healthcare professionals use a blended approach of behaviour therapy and medication to address the... -
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... -
Ontario Shores Announces New Geriatric Transitional Unit
(Whitby, ON) February 5, 2018 – Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) has officially opened a new 20-bed inpatient unit that will provide specialized services for older adults with dementia, presenting with complex behaviours, who are currently in an acute care hospital... -
Linda has a message for GPU families
Linda MacLeod has a message for anyone about to be admitted to the Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (GPU) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). “You are lucky if you become a patient here,” she says with certainty. “The staff are kind, supportive and dedicated.” GPU is a 25... -
Oshawa Family Grateful for Support of Loved One on GTU
Paul Szakacsi was 21 when he arrived in Canada from his native Hungary eager to build the life he dreamed of. Already a machinist by trade, Paul worked at General Motors (GM) for a decade before he began to design and fabricate his own products and started Rider Tool and Manufacturing Co. in Oshawa... -
Nona Shares her Husband's Story
After many visits to the family doctor and a hospital stay in Durham, it became apparent that Nona’s husband, Lawrence, was deteriorating. It was not just the process of aging. It was more severe than that. The doctors had diagnosed him with Dementia, caused by Alzheimer’s disease and a stroke... -
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...