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.
#MindVine is the media home of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores), a public teaching hospital which provides a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. At its core, #MindVine encourages conversation...
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.
Jesse Hirsh makes you think. He has strong opinions about healthcare, technology and traditional thinking that naturally make the people around him challenge their own beliefs. A prominent voice as an internet strategist, Hirsh also considers himself an artist, futurist, researcher and public...
Please join us in the Main Lobby (Building 5, Level 2) at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) on Tuesday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy a live taping of the #Mindvine Podcast with special guest comedian/actress Jessica Holmes. Jessica is one of the new ambassadors...
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)...
Giving a gift in honour, celebration or memory of someone in support of mental health will help us make an impact on protecting minds and saving lives. Thank you for your generosity. Please choose your gift amount below.
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...
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...
Depression is much more than simple unhappiness or a case of the blues. It is a mood disorder that involves the mind and body, affects how you feel, think and behave. Depression is a common condition that can affect people at various stages throughout their lives. It’s neither something you can...
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...
Our inaugural #MindVine Podcast features news, views and interviews related to mental health, mental illness and recovery. In this episode we discuss actress Kristen Bell and interviews Ontario Shores VP and CNE Barb Mildon along with Canadian singer/songwriter/author Dan Hill, best known for his...
Episode 89 of the #MindVine Podcast features #mentalhealth advocate Jordon Beenen, who shares his journey with #mentalillness and experience with bullying in his youth. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Episode 88 of the #MindVine Podcast discusses Recovery College with Erica McDiarmid, National Manager, Recovery Colleges, CMHA National as well as Dr. Simone Arbour, Research Scientist at Ontario Shores. Hosted by Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers), the #MindVine podcast is available on Spotify and...
Dillon Casey, Actor (Nikita, Designated Survivor) joined the #MindVine podcast on Bell Let's Talk Day on location at 777 Bay Street, Toronto. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). The podcast is...
Kevin Bailie, Former OHL Goalie and Mental Health Advocate joined the #MindVine podcast on Bell Let's Talk Day on location at 777 Bay Street, Toronto. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1). The...
Menno Versteeg, Musician (Hollerado) and Co-Founder of Royal Mountain Records joined the #MindVine podcast on Bell Let's Talk Day on location at 777 Bay Street, Toronto. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers) and Chris Bovie (...
In Episode 110 of the #MindVine #mentalhealth podcast we are discussing the importance of knowledge translation in a mental healthcare setting. Ontario Shores' Dr. Mary Chiu, Research Coordinator, Natalie Lowe, Knowledge Translation Champion, discuss how organizations like Ontario Shores can benefit...
Episode 13 features an interview with Jesse Hirsh, Futurist, Researcher and Public Speaker. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie.
Episode 12 features an interview with Public Health Reporter André Picard with The Globe and Mail. The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie.
Episode 14 features an interview with Dani Stover, Announcer @Indie88Toronto (@danigray). The #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team members Darryl Mathers and Chris Bovie.
In this episode, we have special guest Alyonka Larionov, Broadcaster, Producer and Mental Health Advocate. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1) and Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).
In this episode we're at the Champions of Mental Health Gala in Ottawa with guest Traci Melchor, Broadcaster and 2018 Media Champion of Mental Health. This episode of the #MindVine Podcast is hosted by Communications team members Chris Bovie (@ChrisBovie1) and Darryl Mathers (@DarrylMathers).
Episode 8 is an interview with singer/songwriter Adam Gontier, formerly of Three Days Grace, currently Saint Asonia. Adam discusses #music and his recovery from #addiction and #mentalhealth issues. Episode 8 of the #MindVine podcast is hosted by Communications team member Chris Bovie.