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Family Council
Working in partnership with Ontario Shores, Family Council supports and empowers family caregivers affected by mental health and addiction issues in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values. The Family Council consists of up to 15 volunteers that are representative of families from... -
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Careers at Ontario Shores
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is located just east of Toronto along Lake Ontario in the picturesque town of Whitby, Ontario. We offer an attractive lifestyle in a quiet community free of traffic gridlock. Staff enjoy working in a beautiful building, in a park-like... -
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Family Caregiver Charter of Rights
At Ontario Shores, the recovery of the patients in our care is our first priority, and as such, all applicable laws and hospital policies will be strictly adhered to at all times (e.g. Personal Health Information Protection Act, Mental Health Act). Family caregivers 1 have the right to: Excellence 1... -
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... -
Make a Referral to Ontario Shores
All referrals to Ontario Shores are received by a triage nurse in our Central Intake department. An interprofessional team of intake and specialized clinicians work collaboratively with medical staff to provide prompt feedback on all referrals that include disposition, supported system navigation... -
Welcome to Ontario Shores
On behalf of everyone at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) I am pleased to welcome you to our website and more importantly, to the community that is our specialty mental health hospital. Whether it is a virtual or in-person interaction, our staff and volunteers care... -
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... -
Family Resource Centre
The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is a dedicated, therapeutic space for families to share knowledge, access resources and connect with other families for support and encouragement. Families play an important role in their loved one's journey of recovery. But often the significant emotional and... -
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... -
Ontario Shores Library
The Ontario Shores Library is a central source of information within the organization. Library staff collect and catalogue articles, books, journals, DVDs and CDs relevant to Ontario Shoresâ programs. Staff, the community, students, interns, fellows, volunteers, patients and families have full... -
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Ontario Shores Art Gallery
Ontario Shores launched the Art Gallery in 2008 to bring people together who share an interest in art. Through our Guest Artist of the Month Program we are able to support aspiring and established artists from all around Ontario by providing a venue to showcase and sell their work. The Art Gallery... -
Your First Day
At Ontario Shores we like to provide our employees with the tools/information they require to do their job successfully. We provide an extensive orientation program that consists of two full-days of General Orientation, basic Meditech 6.0 (our integrated electronic health record system) training and... -
The Forensics Program at Ontario Shores
The term ‘Forensics’ is used in mental health to describe a situation where the legal and mental health systems intersect. This occurs when an individual who has a serious mental illness comes in contact with the law as a result of committing a crime. The courts may find an individual Not Criminally... -
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a two day training course, which is similar to Standard First Aid/CPR. MHFA gives you the knowledge and the skills to assist someone in a mental health crisis. This course comes with certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. -
Patient and Family Advisors
Ontario Shores is committed to providing a great experience for patients, family members and caregivers. That’s why we make it a priority to partner with patient and family members to support us in making decisions that improve overall quality of care. Patient and Family Advisors are volunteers at... -
Why Work at Ontario Shores?
Ontario Shores is a specialized mental health care facility that has received accreditation from Accreditation Canada with 'Exemplary Standing'. Employing almost 1,300 professionals, Ontario Shores offers its employees opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in their designated profession... -
Ontario Shores Recovery College
Recovery College courses provide education about mental illnesses, treatment options, wellness and ultimately discovering or rediscovering passions, hope, and meaning. The Recovery College complements professional assessment and treatment by helping people to understand their challenges and learn... -
Referring to Ontario Shores through the Ocean eReferral Network
Ontario Shores is now live on the Ocean eReferral Network (see our Ocean Healthmap listing ). We encourage you to consider taking advantage of this Ministry of Health funded initiative which is free for senders. It greatly simplifies and streamlines the referral management process as it provides a... -
Current Opportunities - Patient and Family Advisors
If you apply to become a Patient and Family Advisor, we will keep your application on file in case new opportunities arise. The current opportunities can be found below. Ongoing Opportunities We are always recruiting for ongoing opportunities such as surveys, focus groups, sharing your story...