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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... -
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Raptors Broadcaster Jack Armstrong Featured At Ontario Shores' Annual General Meeting
HELLOOO! Toronto Raptors broadcaster, Jack Armstrong will be the guest speaker at this year’s Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences’ (Ontario Shores) Annual General Meeting (AGM). The often animated announcer will share his remarkable family journey. Ontario Shores will highlight many... -
Event Speakers: Mental Health and Recovery Day
The following speakers will be participating throughout the day. See event details for session format and times. -
#MindVine Podcast Episode 65 - COVID-19 - Jack Armstrong
In this episode we're talking basketball, pandemic, #mentalhealth , #equality and #parenting with Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). -
#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. -
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... -
Patients Unveil Video Hoping to Meet Raptors Star DeMar DeRozan
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is proud to support a patient-lead video and social media campaign lauding Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan for sharing his personal struggle with depression. Inspired by DeRozan's courage and honesty, this diverse group of patients... -
Donate Goods or Services
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)... -
#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. -
Acute Stress Disorder
Individuals may develop an anxiety disorder called Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) following a traumatic event. ASD typically occurs within one month after the traumatic event occurs. It lasts at least three days and can persist for up to one month. People with ASD have symptoms similar to those seen in... -
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry. People with symptoms of GAD tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school. The feelings of excessive... -
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... -
Treatments Offered for Geriatric Inpatients
While your loved one is on one of our geriatric units they can expect to receive any number of different therapy techniques to meet their own individual needs and goals. Jump down to: Animal-Assisted Therapy Exercise Hand / Foot Interventions Aromatherapy Music Interventions Montessori Activities... -
PARC Member Position Description
Role: Working in partnership with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), PARC supports and empowers patients in their recovery in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values by facilitating the patient perspective in advancing care and service delivery for... -
The Slaight Family Foundation commits $26.5M to youth and mental health initiatives
TORONTO (SEPTEMBER 26, 2023) – The Slaight Family Foundation today announced it will donate $26.5 million to 19 organizations including national charities, Greater Toronto Area hospitals, and community service providers to support and expand services for youth suffering from mental health issues... -
Give in Honour, Celebration or Memory
Whether you are honouring or celebrating a loved one, or giving a gift in memory of a life passed, our Grateful Giving program recognizes the honouree and acknowledges a meaningful experience while supporting the patients and programs at Ontario Shores. What will my honouree receive? Once you make a... -
Chelsea Lall
RoleGraduate Student, AdvocateChelsea Lall is a former Ontario Shores adolescent patient and mental health advocate. Prior to her hospitalization, Chelsea struggled with anxiety and depression. Chelsea spent two years in and out of the local hospital before being admitted to Ontario Shores. Chelsea did not think she would make... -
Provide Feedback, Report a Complaint or an Incident
Patient Experience Surveys Patient, family and caregiver feedback is important to us as it helps us plan and improve services. Ontario Shores regularly conducts an anonymous survey called Ontario Perception of Care Tool for Mental Health and Addictions (OPOC-MHA). All patients are offered this... -
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...