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Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
Online Tools and Mobile Apps
Online Tools Togetherall is a round-the-clock online peer support community provided through the Ontario Telemedicine Network where members can share experiences and express themselves in words and images, helping participants feel less socially isolated. Trained counsellors are available 24/7 to... -
Recently Hired?
Welcome to Ontario Shores! We are thrilled you have selected our organization. We are pleased to have you join our team of talented professionals, and are confident that you will find your work both challenging and rewarding. Each member of our extraordinary team contributes to patient care. A... -
Recent Nursing Graduates
Are you a compassionate, energetic and recovery-focused new graduate nurse or Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) looking for a new graduate opportunity? Ontario Shores is excited to participate in the Nursing Graduate Guarantee (NGG) Program that supports nurses who are within 12 months of... -
Apps for Substance Use Recovery
Substance Use Apps Breaking Free https://www.breakingfreeonline.ca/ Use code ontarioshores21 Alcohol Use Apps AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker Myrecek (2018) Free Available on: Android Tracks alcohol consumption, helps users maintain a drink diary, and calculates blood alcohol content. Allows users to... -
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Journal of Recovery in Mental Health
Latest Issue We invite you to read the Journal of Recovery in Mental Health . Call for Papers We are also accepting new submissions for the up and coming issue. The aim of the journal is to integrate professional and lived experience manuscripts in order to become a valuable resource for a variety... -
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. -
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... -
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... -
Mental Health App Launched for DRPS Employees
A new mental health app for police employees in Durham Region may spread to other emergency services across Canada. The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) launched the new DRPSupport app today in celebration of Bell Let’s Talk... -
Mental Health Speakers Bureau
Several Ontario Shores employees and ambassadors are available to speak to the media, the general public, and professionals on a variety of topics related to mental health, including treatment, research, education, programs, and public policy. Please contact us if you are looking for a spokesperson... -
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... -
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... -
Mustangs for Youth Mental Health
Our youth's mental health not only impacts the individual but their family and friends. The Whiteman family know first-hand with the loss of Jackson, who was a beloved brother, son, and friend. Please help the Western University Mustangs Women's Lacrosse team in their efforts to raise funds in... -
Glossary of Mental Health Terms
Acquired Brain Injury Addictions Advocacy Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety Autonomy Bipolar Disorder Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Concurrent Disorders Delusions Dementia Depression Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Diversion Programs Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Ethics Hallucinations... -
Workplace Mental Health Training
The workforce is changing and we want to help you change with it. -
The Mental Health Podcast with Kevin Frankish
Explore a world of mental health education, advocacy, and care through engaging conversations, inspiring stories, and expert insights. Hosted by the renowned Kevin Frankish, this podcast is your go-to resource for all things mental health. Thank you for joining us on this journey of mental health... -
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... -
Orangetheory Whitby Marathon for Mental Health
Thank you for supporting the 2nd Annual Orangetheory Whitby Marathon for Mental Health in support of the transformative care being provided at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. -
Responding to His Own Mental Health Needs
Kaleb* worked as a firefighter for 13 years, responding to a wide range of emergency calls. So, when his mental health began to decline after the birth of his first child, he assumed it was just part of being a new parent. “I found myself more on edge and anxious with the safety of my daughter,”...