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These powerful stories, generously shared by our patients, their families, dedicated staff, and our cherished donors, are a catalyst for breaking down barriers, amplifying the voices of those who seek expression, and offering solace to countless others grappling with mental health challenges. We... -
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My Story. My Voice.
This service is designed to create and facilitate mutually beneficial opportunities for patients of Ontario Shores to share their recovery journeys in a variety of forums. Sharing recovery stories is beneficial for the story teller as it can help make sense of the events that have occurred in their... -
Our Stories
Your invaluable support enables us to accomplish all that we do. Moreover, your contributions keep Ontario Shores at the forefront of recovery-oriented care by facilitating essential research that advances our understanding of mental illness, treatment for those on their path to recovery, and... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Community Current Newsletter
The Community Current is an email newsletter sharing news and upcoming events with our community members. If you are interested in receiving updates from Ontario Shores we invite you to subscribe. Subscribe to the Community Current Subscribe here to start receiving your monthly edition of the... -
Sarah - Director
RoleDirector, Professional Practice and Health InformationMeet Sarah, Director, Professional Practice and Health Information. Sarah started her journey with Ontario Shores over nine years ago, where she began as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Forensics Program, then as a Clinical Practice Leader in Professional Practice, and finally as the Coordinator... -
Sarah Kipping
RoleClinical Nurse SpecialistSarah Kipping is a Masters prepared Registered Nurse who joined Ontario Shores in July 2013 and has acted in both the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Forensics program and most recently as Clinical Practice Leader in Professional Practice. Prior to Ontario Shores, her experience... -
Dr. Sarah Elmi
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#MindVine Podcast Episode 09 - Christina Stevens of Global News
Episode 9 features an interview with Global News reporter Christina Stevens about the evolution of reporting on #mentalhealth and where the media can go from here. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie. -
For the Media
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to accurate and timely information to the media. However, we must strike a delicate balance between the media's interest and our responsibility to safeguard the patients' right to privacy and confidentiality, especially... -
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal-Assisted therapy utilizes animals (e.g. dogs) to increase social engagement and communication, decrease psychological feelings of loneliness, boredom, and improve quality of life. Weekly pet visitation sessions that are 30 – 45 minutes in length are offered to patients. Additionally we... -
Robin's Story
My reaction to the first intake call was anxious, curious, and prepared for disappointment. I’d tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Tapping, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in the past, but they didn’t help with my PTSD symptoms. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and... -
Chelsea's Story
In my parents’ living room, there is a copy of Ontario Shores’ 2015 annual report with my smiling face gracing the cover. It’s been seven years since that photo was taken, and it is getting harder to convince people that the seventeen-year-old featured on that cover is me, especially when they flip... -
Jeff's Story
After five years of volunteer firefighting and many more as a professional, it’s time to talk a bit. As a recruit volunteer in Ottawa, recruits and our families were told we would be forever changed by the demands of our job. Five years later at my graduation as a full-time professional, the chief... -
Grace's Story
Unlike physical illness or injuries, mental illness is invisible. Anyone can suffer from mental illness regardless of gender or status. The invisibility of mental illness is what creates barriers and stigmatization from admitting the need for help and providing help. For many years, I have suffered... -
#MindVine Podcast
The #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. Hosted by Darryl Mathers, Communications Specialist at Ontario Shores, the podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. -
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We are always grateful to receive gifts-in-kind or gifts of service to enhance our events and campaigns, or to directly support patients on their mental health journey. Gifts-in-kind or service are a wonderful way to give in lieu of monetary donations. Some examples include (but not limited to)... -
Grace's Inspirational Story
As the CEO for Ontario Shores Foundation, it’s always an honour to meet someone who has been helped by our programs. When I met Grace for the first time, I was so moved by her courageous story. I just had to share it with you today in the hopes that it will inspire you to help more patients like...