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Academics
Thank you for your interest in pursing a learning opportunity at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Ontario Shores is one of four specialized psychiatric hospitals in Ontario, Canada, providing exemplary care, support, and advocacy for those whose lives are impacted... -
Trainee Researchers
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Education
At Ontario Shores we embrace our responsibility to advance the mental health care system and expand our research, teaching and education expertise. As a community teaching hospital, and with our affiliation with the University of Toronto Medical School we are providing more opportunities for student... -
Vocational Services Testimonials
“Amazing and Compassionate” I have been working with Falguni on my journey of finding suitable employment. She is utterly amazing and compassionate in helping people accomplishing their goals of finding employment. She is patient and takes the time to understand you as a job seeker and she keeps you... -
Secondary School Education Program (Grove School)
The Secondary School Education Program provides patients under the age of 21 with an opportunity to earn Ontario Secondary School credits, while they are receiving treatment. Based on a partnership between the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and the Durham District... -
Forensic Program Consultation, Education and Research
Forensic consultation services are provided to all programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). These services include clinical referrals and clinical inpatient services. Consultation services are also offered to jails, detention centres and other forensic programs... -
Jeff - Clinical Educator
RoleClinical Educator in Professional PracticeJeff is a Clinical Educator in Professional Practice. Jeff began his career with Ontario Shores in the Assessment and Reintegration Unit program in 2014, moved to the Medical Clinic and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in 2016, became the organization's vaccine coordinator in 2021, and recently moved... -
Melanie - Clinical Nurse Educator
Meet Melanie, a Clinical Nurse Educator in Professional Practice at Ontario Shores. Melanie's journey with us has spanned 11 years, first as a new graduate on Geriatric Psychiatry Unit then moved to Outpatients, Crisis/Central Intake, and now Professional Practice. Melanie has been inspired by her... -
Fellows
Fellowship at Ontario Shores Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences offers one or two year Clinical Fellowships in collaboration with the University of Toronto - the host academic institution for each Fellowship. Clinical Fellowships are available in: General Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry... -
Research
Ontario Shores is a public teaching hospital and one of the four standalone specialty mental health hospitals in Ontario. We provide a range of specialized mental health services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Driven by our core values of excellence, innovation, safety... -
Meet Kerrie Naylor, Medical Education Coordinator
In my formal academic training, I have completed a Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma as well as a Registered Practical Nursing Diploma (RPN) and I feel that I was moderately prepared for a career in mental health. I completed practicum placements in both diplomas in mental health settings and... -
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... -
Volunteer
Volunteers at Ontario Shores provide a vital community link for patients. They inspire hope, enhance patient self-esteem, help eliminate stigma, and improve the quality of life for patients by sharing their time, knowledge, and generous hearts. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and... -
Education Program Supports Patients of All Ages
At the age of 60, Rob felt it was time to finish his high school diploma. It was always something he had hoped to achieve, but so often mental illness and other factors alter the path that so many take for granted. “Life just got in the way,” he says. After leaving school to help his family... -
Benefits of Volunteering
Are you interested in being a part of this incredible team of enthusiastic individuals? Volunteering at Ontario Shores provides opportunities to gain awareness and experience in a specialized mental health facility that focuses on recovery through specialized treatment, education, advocacy and... -
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to support competitive, community-based employment for individuals. IPS is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals with mental illness to obtain and maintain employment. IPS specialists work... -
First Responder Interactive Simulation Project
A unique partnership with Ontario Shores, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) provides special training to frontline police officers to help them effectively deal with emergency response situations involving individuals suffering from mental... -
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in being a part of this incredible team of enthusiastic individuals? Follow this link to learn more about the application process. Please note that all of our volunteer opportunities require that individuals feel confident to participate without direct supervision or support. We... -
Residents
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to providing an exceptional rotation experience to residents in their junior and senior years, and is currently accepting applications for Psychiatry Residency Electives and Selectives for the upcoming academic year. We... -
Quality Standards for Dementia Care
Health Quality Ontario is the province’s advisor on health care quality. Their mandate is to monitor, assess and provide guidance on important health quality issues and to work together with patients to bring about meaningful improvements. They have provided the following 14 Quality Statements for... -
About Patient and Family Advisors
WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME A PATIENT AND FAMILY ADVISOR? When you or your family member were using our services at Ontario Shores, did you think things could be done better? If you answered yes, the Patient and Family Advisor role could be the perfect opportunity for you! In this role, you will have the... -
Advocacy
Advocacy by an individual or by an advocacy group typically aims to raise the profile and understanding of mental illness among government and non-government organizations, as well as the industry, education, workplace and academic sectors. Advocacy can include a variety of activities, such as... -
Student Placements
Affiliations and partnerships with a number of academic institutions provide opportunities for professional staff at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) to share their knowledge by teaching students within formalized student placement positions. Our trained staff also... -
Support for Families and Friends
As a family member and/or caregiver, we understand that your loved one's illness can also have a significant impact on you. We recognize that an essential part of an individual's recovery is the support and care of families and friends, so we would like to extend this support to you. Ontario Shores...