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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe and disabling brain disorder that can seriously disturb the way people think, feel and function. People with the disorder may hear voices other people don't hear. They may believe other people are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts or plotting to harm... -
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Psychosis or Schizophrenia - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for psychosis or schizophrenia or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental... -
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Accessing Care for Psychosis / Schizophrenia
Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects the mind. It causes you to lose touch with reality and you may see, hear, or believe things that aren’t actually there. Schizophrenia is characterized by having psychosis for more than six months and experiencing a decrease in the daily ability to... -
Psychosis or Schizophrenia - Treament and Recovery
Clients with psychosis or Schizophrenia often begin their journey to recovery through one of our inpatient programs for a thorough assessment and stabilization. Gradually, as symptoms improve the goal is for patients to return to living in the community supported by our outpatient programs... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Integrated Care Pathway for People Diagnosed with Schizophrenia
The Collaborative Integrated Care Pathway for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia is a joint initiative involving Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), Scarborough Health Network (SHN), Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto, and Canadian Mental Health... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Ontario Telemedicine Network OTN is a video conferencing system which operates centrally under a coordinator and provides links to clinical, educational and administrative events. This technology links several offsite organizations that now utilize this capability. The administrative function allows... -
Other Service Providers in Ontario
Quick Jump Menu: Mental Health Programs Community Programs Counselling Services Adolescents/Youth Seniors Women Family First Nations Vocational Skills and Training Addictions Support Groups and Programs Addictions Treatment and Recovery In-Hospital Mental Health Programs and Services Hospitals... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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 Review Board
The Ontario Review Board (ORB) reviews or determines Dispositions concerning individuals Unfit to Stand Trial and those found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) on account of mental illness. ORB members are appointed by the Ontario Lieutenant Governor and include judges, lawyers, psychiatrists...