Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is pleased to be able to support medical students in their training and has Affiliation Agreements with the following universities: University of Toronto (Peters-Boyd Academy, Physician Assistant Program) Medical University of the Americas; University...
Volunteer Services brings a wide variety of merchants to Ontario Shores throughout the year offering clothing, jewellery, gifts and accessories at great prices. Regular Vendor Days Vendor days are announced through internal newsletters as well as flyers posted throughout the hospital and are only at...
At Ontario Shores we like to provide our employees with the tools/information they require to do their job successfully. We provide an extensive orientation program that consists of two full-days of General Orientation, basic Meditech 6.0 (our integrated electronic health record system) training and...
The Adolescent Eating Disorder Day Treatment (AEDDT) Program at Ontario Shores is a 16-week live-at-home eating disorders program which serves a maximum of 8 adolescents at a time. The program will run from Monday to Friday each week. Our program works closely with community providers to ensure...
#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.
The adolescent day treatment program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) provides mental health and education services in a local community high school to support students as they transition into a community setting.
Emergency If you require emergency services please visit your closest hospital emergency room or dial 911 on your telephone to reach Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In crisis? Please dial the Ontario Shores Crisis Line at 800.263.2679 or visit the closest hospital emergency room or dial 9-1-1 in...
Minor construction work is taking place at the Doctor’s Residence in the Whitby Shores community as The Kingsmen Group has workers on scene removing part of the chimney. A recent peer review indicated that it was a safety risk. We would like to remind people that our Heritage Wellness Garden...
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...
Navigating the vast landscape of pharmaceuticals combined with the complexities of mental health concerns can be challenging. Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall health and wellness. We aim to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. Do you have questions or...
If you are reading this page it means you are taking another step towards treatment and recovery. One of the most important aspects of residential treatment is developing goals that are specific to you and your recovery needs. During the pre-admission phase we will begin to explore your goals with...
Ontario Shores offers a service that allows Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, or Nurse Practitioners to access a psychiatrist for telephone advice by booking an available appointment online. Who can book a telephone consultation? Family doctors / family physicians Nurse practitioners...
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Amer Burhan to the role of Physician-in-Chief. Dr. Burhan joins Ontario Shores from St. Joseph’s Health Care-London where he holds the roles of Clinical Lead for Therapeutic Brain...
Recognizing and honouring Black History Month (BHM) began as early as 1926 in the United States. Carter G. Woodson advocated for celebrating Black achievement and excellence. He was inspired by Frederick Douglass' life – a formerly enslaved person who championed freedom. February became the official...
Professional Practice facilitates and promotes excellence for the quality of patient care provided at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) through the integration of quality practice, safety and risk management, education, research and clinical informatics in an...
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.
All patients receiving care in our geriatrics program follow a consistent care pathway during their 59-day stay. Each patient's care pathway is unique and individualized to meet their personal needs. Pre-Admission Referrals and collection of necessary information and documentation. The referring...
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...
Fellowship at Ontario Shores Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences offers one or two year Clinical Fellowships in collaboration with the University of Toronto - the host academic institution for each Fellowship. Clinical Fellowships are available in: General Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry...
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...