Our Stories
Everyone at Ontario Shores plays a role in enhancing mental health care. Through daily activities, special projects and positive interactions, staff, patients, volunteers and family members work in partnership to foster an environment of discovery, recovery and hope. The hard work and enthusiasm shown by each person involved in the journey to recovery is reflected in our patients’ happiness, well-being and success.  We encourage individuals to share their stories and talk about their accomplishments with pride to advance mental health care and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. See some of our stories below.


  • Simon
    Simon - Volunteer
    "I encourage students who are looking for research opportunities in mental health to look into Ontario Shores." 
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  • Mariam
    Mariam - Volunteer
    "I love it. I want to be here. I want to be a part of this organization." 
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  • Phyllis
    Phyllis' Story of Recovery
    "When I first came to Ontario Shores I wasn't well, but I'm feeling a lot better now."
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  • Dr. Pamela Wilansky-Traynor
    Pamela - Psychologist
    "Right up until adulthood our brain is continuously changing."
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  • Brad's Story
    Brad - Patient
    "When the doctor told me I had a mental illness my first reaction was denial."
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  • Maddie - Volunteer
    "You can't walk down the hall without at least three people saying hi."
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  • Alicia - Staff
    "I started working at Ontario Shores two years ago."
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  • Sarah - Volunteer
    "The patients have taught me more about myself than I have taught them."
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    Sandra - Daughter
    "Remember, one phone call can make a difference."
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  • Steve - Father
    "I started noticing behaviours that just didn’t seem right."
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  • Joanne - Staff
    "Listening to patients stories is an invaluable skill as a mental health nurse."
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  • Sarah - Patient
    "Coming to this hospital has given me a new lease on life."
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