Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health

Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health Founded in 2009, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health was created to raise funds, and support.

The Foundation aims to bring awareness to, and supports innovative programs that include: care, research, education, mental health promotion, the reduction of mental health stigmas, and the building and renewal of facilities and grounds. Ontario Shores provides life-changing treatment for those struggling with the devastating impact of mental illness. Whether it is through monetary donations, volunteering or helping us to spread the word, here are some of the ways your contribution will help:

Discovery
With a dedicated focus on research and innovation, you can help us continue to lead the way in the development of new advances for the treatment of mental illness. With groundbreaking research we can change the way mental health care is understood, diagnosed and treated. Recovery
Those we support benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Highly skilled healthcare leaders work in collaboration with patients and families on individualized care plans that treat their mental, physical and emotional well-being. Hope
Each of us deserves to live in a society that is free from stigma. You can be a leading voice in the collective efforts of patients, professionals, policy makers, businesses and communities to raise awareness about mental illness, eliminate stigma and ultimately create hope for individuals and families. Together we can share that help is available and a brighter future is possible. Join us on this journey as we create discovery, recovery and hope for all those in our communities who are living with the devastating impact of mental illness.

11/15/2025

Happy National Philanthropy Day!

Today we celebrate the generosity and compassion of our community — the donors, partners, and volunteers who make hope and healing possible at Ontario Shores.

Together, we share our journeys, united by a belief that everyone deserves access to mental health care and support. As the need continues to grow, your kindness helps us meet it with care, innovation, and hope.

Thank you for making a difference every day.

They are young people like Sophie, who was self-harming and battled suicidal thoughts at age 12. After many hospital sta...
11/14/2025

They are young people like Sophie, who was self-harming and battled suicidal thoughts at age 12. After many hospital stays and moments of hopelessness, Ontario Shores finally gave her the structure and compassion she needed to believe that recovery was possible.
Today, Sophie is thriving, studying, playing rugby, and using her experience to advocate for youth mental health. With your support, we can help more young people find stability, healing, and the confidence to build a brighter future.

Between 2015 and 2019, approximately 54 out of every 100,000 Canadians were hospitalized for self-harm. This stat reminds us how important it is to support youth mental health and provide the care they need to heal.

Donate at: facesofontarioshores.ca

On October 2, in honour of World Mental Health Day, we hosted Journeys of Hope, an evening celebrating the healing power...
11/14/2025

On October 2, in honour of World Mental Health Day, we hosted Journeys of Hope, an evening celebrating the healing power of music. Guests enjoyed moving performances, including an unforgettable set by The Shores, a band comprised of Ontario Shores' music therapy patients whose energy and courage - and talent - inspired us all. 🎶

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this meaningful night possible!

They are people like Kevin, who experienced his first panic attack live on air, an event that reshaped his life and bega...
11/05/2025

They are people like Kevin, who experienced his first panic attack live on air, an event that reshaped his life and began his journey toward healing. Diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, he learned that recovery starts with understanding yourself and holding on to hope. Today, Kevin helps others do the same, breaking stigma and proving that healing begins with honesty. With your support, we can help more people find the care and hope they need to heal.

In Canada, the share of people with diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder doubled from ~2.6% in 2012 to ~5.2% in 2022. Let’s break the stigma and ensure every person with anxiety get the support they need.

Donate at: facesofontarioshores.ca

Not every person living with schizophrenia will recover in the same way. For many, it remains a lifelong journey with di...
11/01/2025

Not every person living with schizophrenia will recover in the same way. For many, it remains a lifelong journey with difficult setbacks. A story like Emanuel’s reminds us of what is possible.
That recovery grows from support, not stigma. Thanks to the right help at Ontario Shores, Emanuel found his way back to community, purpose, and himself.
Donate today to help people living with schizophrenia find hope and recovery: ontarioshores.ca/donate

🎉 Play for a Cause!Purchase tickets to Split the Pot Lottery and make a difference for mental health care at Ontario Sho...
10/30/2025

🎉 Play for a Cause!
Purchase tickets to Split the Pot Lottery and make a difference for mental health care at Ontario Shores.
Half the pot goes to one lucky winner, and the other half supports recovery programs and patients facing serious mental health challenges. 💙

Every ticket bought helps create hope and healing. Purchase yours today: https://bit.ly/43K3yfA

10/29/2025
🧥 Calling on our Durham Region community! 🧤The Fashion Boutique at Ontario Shores is hosting its annual Winter Coat Driv...
10/28/2025

🧥 Calling on our Durham Region community! 🧤

The Fashion Boutique at Ontario Shores is hosting its annual Winter Coat Drive from November 12–14!

New or gently used winter coats and boots are gratefully accepted. Kindly ensure they are freshly laundered and in excellent condition — no rips, stains, missing buttons, or fading, please.

We’re especially in need of XL, 2XL, and 3XL coats, as well as winter boots of all sizes.

Donations can be dropped off at the Info Desk (Building 5, Level 2), Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Thank you for helping make winter a little warmer for everyone! ❄️💙

Thank you, Par For The Cause Charity Golf Tournament committee for once again choosing Ontario Shores as a beneficiary o...
10/25/2025

Thank you, Par For The Cause Charity Golf Tournament committee for once again choosing Ontario Shores as a beneficiary of your annual Golf Tournament! We are so grateful to you, and especially your golfers, sponsors, donors, and supporters for your continued commitment to people and families living with serious mental health challenges. Together we are helping prevent the most devastating consequences of mental illness!

Dear Sponsors, As a cherished tradition, the Circle of Friends Charity Golf Tournament was born from the passion of the ...
10/23/2025

Dear Sponsors,

As a cherished tradition, the Circle of Friends Charity Golf Tournament was born from the passion of the hospital’s very own leaders. It’s your commitment that continues to make it bigger and better every year. With your generous support, the 2025 Circle of Friends tournament was record-breaking, raising over $130,000. Thank you!

Thanks to your generosity, vital programs and groundbreaking research not covered by government funding offer life-changing care to people living with serious mental health challenges. It’s your partnership that empowers Ontario Shores to lead the way in advancing mental health care and inspires hope throughout our community and beyond.

10/22/2025

We are deeply honoured and grateful to be nominated for the Business Excellence Award -Not-for-Profit of the Year. Among so many incredible organizations doing meaningful work, this recognition means so much.

At Ontario Shores Foundation, everything we do supports mental health care, recovery, and well-being, not only in Durham Region, but across the province. We are proud to stand alongside others who make a difference in our communities every day, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to all the nominees!

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10/20/2025

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700 Gordon Street
Whitby, ON
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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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Founded in 2009, Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health was created to raise funds, and support for Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). Our goal is to also help bring awareness to, and reduce the stigma, surrounding mental illness. Throughout the years, our team, events, and fundraising programs have grown and evolved substantially. Together, we work with the numerous departments at Ontario Shores to lead change so that individuals with mental illness have access to the care they need, and the opportunity to fully participate in an inclusive and stigma-free society. Creating a sense of hope is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those living with complex mental health challenges. Our mission at Ontario Shores Foundation is to help create that hope through the combined efforts of our team, and the generous support of our donors and community. Together we are helping our patients to recover, and giving them that feeling of hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Everything we do is rooted in the principles of Discovery, Recovery, and Hope: Discovery. With a dedicated focus on research and innovation, you can help us continue to lead the way in the development of new advances for the treatment of mental illness. With groundbreaking research we can change the way mental health care is understood, diagnosed and treated. Recovery. Those we support benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. Highly skilled healthcare leaders work in collaboration with patients and families on individualized care plans that treat their mental, physical and emotional well-being. Hope. Each of us deserves to live in a society that is free from stigma. You can be a leading voice in the collective efforts of patients, professionals, policy makers, businesses and communities to raise awareness about mental illness, eliminate stigma and ultimately create hope for individuals and families. Together we can share that help is available and a brighter future is possible. Join us on this journey as we create discovery, recovery, and hope for all those in our communities who are living with the devastating impact of mental illness.