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DBT What is Dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents (DBT)? Origin of DBT Where it All Began – Marsha Linehan Developing the Synthesis of Acceptance and Change – Marsha Linehan Borderline Personality Disorder Having A Life Worth Living - Dr Aguirre's Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder... -
About #MindVine
#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... -
#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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Depression - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for depression 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 advice... -
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... -
Trauma - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for traumatic stress 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 advice... -
Anxiety - Resources and Support
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for anxiety 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 advice... -
My Health. My Way. Patient Portal - Support
Need Support using the Patient Portal? Call 905-430-4061 or email @email Video Tutorial {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/zxiyzLzL_08.jpg?itok=SuKtrhEJ","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxiyzLzL... -
VIDEO: Ask The Pharmacist
This is the first of a recurring segment, Ask The Pharmacist. What does my mental health medication actually do for me? How do I know if it’s the right dosage or even the right type? Our pharmacist, who specializes in mental health meds has the answers. By the way, if you have questions about your... -
VIDEO: Traumatic Stress Clinic
The Traumatic Stress Clinic (TSC) at Ontario Shores provides specialized assessment and trauma treatment for individuals who are experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or PTSD-related symptoms. Fatima Tahir, a social worker, and Robin Lazo, a patient, share their perspectives on TSC... -
Borderline Personality Disorder - Resources
We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for borderline personality disorder or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or... -
Music Intervention
A music intervention is any use of music to promote relaxation, increase engagement or socialization, and overall well-being. Music interventions range from groups offered by a Music Therapist to independent listening on iPods or other electronic devices. Beyond the entertainment value, there's... -
VIDEO: Vocational Rehabilitation Services at Ontario Shores
Vocational Rehabilitation Services utilizes the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to support competitive, community-based employment for individuals. IPS is an evidence-based approach that supports individuals with mental illness to obtain and maintain employment. IPS specialists work... -
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... -
Breaking Free Online
Breaking Free Online is a free online support tool available to patients at Ontario Shores. It is completely confidential and can be accessed 24/7 on any desktop, tablet or smartphone. The Breaking Free Online program helps individuals develop coping skills and access key resources they can use... -
Trauma - Treatment and Recovery
Experiencing negative thoughts after a frightening or traumatic event can deeply impact your life. You are not alone and it’s normal to experience these negative thoughts and behaviours. You may even feel like you will never get your normal life back. It’s important to know through counselling and... -
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... -
Tours and Tour Guides
Our Gordon Street location is the home of our largest facility. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario in Whitby Ontario, it houses the great majority of our services including in-patient units, administrative offices and more. Ontario Shores welcomes families, schools, corporate groups and the... -
Student Orientation
Please review and complete the mandatory online training modules. You must obtain a minimum of 80% on each module. Once the module is successfully completed you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion. Please print out of your certificates, sign them and attach them to your 4-page... -
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... -
Hand/Foot Interventions
Hand Massage Hand massage is the application of gentle touch onto one’s hands that can have the power to elicit positive responses. Hand massage communicates safety, care, reassurance and makes people feel more trust in caregivers. Even five-minutes of hand massage have been demonstrated to elicit a... -
Outpatient Care
If you are visiting this page you are likely taking an important first step, and considering, or are waiting for outpatient services at Ontario Shores. Perhaps you've been referred and are unsure what to expect at your first appointment. We hope we can answer some of your questions and aleviate some... -
Jesse Hirsh Talks Patient Empowerment on #MindVine Podcast
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...