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Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health
The Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health was founded in 2009 to support mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). In partnership with our donors, staff, patients, and community, we lead change through numerous fundraising initiatives that... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
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Accessing Care for Adolescents
The onset of most mental illnesses occur during adolescence and can interfere with the development of independent living skills, interpersonal and family relationships, as well as educational, recreational and work-related activities. Early diagnosis and treatment of mental illness is essential in... -
Help change the face of mental health at Ontario Shores and beyond.
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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... -
Adolescent Psychiatry Selective
Elective: Adolescent Psychiatry Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Available to: Residents in Psychiatry in PGY3-6 Supervisor: Dr. Marc Fadel Contact: @email This six-month Senior Elective rotation... -
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... -
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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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... -
Allied-Health Staff - #RisingUp for Ontario Shores
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Women's Mental Health - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for a women's mental health concern or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or... -
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Mental Health Microcredentials
TALENT and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences are building a suite of mental health microcredentials to increase the flow of qualified professionals in the healthcare industry. Our partnership will develop 27 microcredentials by 2024 to address the highest demand skills needs in... -
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... -
Mental Health Supports in Durham Region
Crisis Services Ontario Shores 24-7 Crisis Line: 1-800-263-2679 Durham Mental Health Services 24-7 crisis line, Mobile Crisis Unit, Safe Beds: 1-800-742-1890 or (905) 666-0483 Distress Centre Durham 24-7 crisis line: 1-800-452-0688 The Assaulted Women’s 24-7 Help Line: 1-866-863-0511 The Kid’s Help... -
Mental Health Facts
Approximately 20% of individuals will directly experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Approximately 80% of individuals will be directly affected by a mental illness in family members, friends or colleagues. Mental illness affects people of all ages, educational and income levels, and...