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Ontario Shores Saved my Marriage

Aaron and I started our relationship at a difficult time in both of our lives; he was dealing with the recent loss of his brother, and we were both coming out of relationships. We were two wounded people who thought a new relationship would solve our problems.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Personal Stories

2022 - 2023 Annual Report

We are pleased to announce the release of our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report. The report was created with input, support and contributions by a team with lived experience, who shared their journey at Ontario Shores.

Co-Design

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Ontario Shores (organization)

Mother and Daughter Share Journey for #MentalHealthWeek

In Episode 117 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast features caregiver and filmmaker Shabnam Sukhdev with her daughter, Ishaa Chopra. Shabnam and Ishaa discuss their journey with #mentalillness which lead to the documentary 'Unfinished'. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. #mentalhealthweek

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Ty Redublo, Caregiver and Translational Researcher

In Episode 116 of the #MindVine Mental Health podcast Caregiver and Translational Researcher Ty Redublo shares his story as a young caregiver and his work as Translation Researcher supporting young people caring for loved ones. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. #nationalcaregiverday

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Research

Ontario Shores' Family Council invites you to an Open House

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Join members of Family Council to learn about the role of the Council, how you can get involved, and the resources available for families.

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Volunteerism

Shane Christensen, Author of Kicking the Darkness

In Episode 111 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are talking about the impact of #mentalillness on families, with Kicking the Darkness author Shane Christensen. Shane's journey with #mentalillness started in the 70s with his older brother and continued with the #mentalhealth challenges faced by his son. He shares his story on the #MindVine podcast with host Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.

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Schizophrenia

Will Planning and the use of Henson Trusts’

Ontario Shores and Walker Head Lawyers logos

Ontario Shores’ Family Council is pleased to partner with Walker Head Lawyers to invite families and caregivers to the following seminar: ‘

Will Planning and the use of Henson Trusts’
presented by: Andrew Felker

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The session will take place via Zoom.
To register for the session, please email @email by Friday, October 28. Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom link with further instructions.

Have a question you would like addressed in the presentation? Please email the question along with your registration

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Family and Mental Health Panel

October is Mental Illness Awareness Month and we are proud to welcome everyone to Ontario Shores for Mental Health and Recovery Day on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Throughout the day a series of speakers with lived experience will engage in conversations on a variety of topics impacting mental health, including stigma, treatment, access and system navigation.

All speaker events are open to the public..

7:00 p.m.
Family and Mental Health Panel
Moderated by mental health advocate Lori Lane-Murphy, a panel of family members discuss their collective mental health journeys as caregivers. The diverse panel will tackle issues ranging from stigma, treatment, support and system navigation.

Lori will be joined on the panel by Shabnam Sukhdev, an award-winning filmmaker who chronicled her caregiving journey supporting her daughter’s mental health in the documentary ‘Unfinished’.

Shabnam will be joined on the panel by Candice McAllister and Shane Christensen, a daughter and father who have supported a loved one living with schizophrenia. Elaine Miller, Patient and Family Engagement Leader at Ontario Shores, rounds off the panel.

The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes in length followed by refreshments and networking.

Please RSVP to @email.

The is a FREE community event. There will be no charge for parking at Ontario Shores on October 19.

Pre- and Post-Event Survey

Please complete this brief survey before and after attending the event to help us explore the impact that patient and family stories about mental health and recovery has on those who hear them.

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Caregivers in Mental Health

In Episode 98 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of caregivers, particularly for loved ones living with #dementia. Caregiver Ron Beleno joins Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Nancy Burns, Social Worker, Geriatric Transitional Unit, and Elaine Miller, Patient and Family Relations Leader, for a conversation on the vital role of caregivers and the importance of self-care. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers). The podcast is also available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.

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Suicide, Grief, Mental Illness and Recovery through Art

We all have to deal with change at different points in our lives.

Art and Music

Depression

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Suicide

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