DMHS recently hosted an appreciation lunch for students who completed placements at DMHS over the past year. DMHS accepts placement students in the Supportive Housing, Peer Support, Crisis Services and Family Support programs during all three semesters (September –...
A new partnership between Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) and Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) was recently featured in an article in Metroland Papers (This Week, News Advertiser). DMHS and RVHS have a long and fruitful history of collaboration....
DMHS clients are now participating in a world-renowned program for promoting recovery and preventing relapse, thanks to generous funding from the Central East Local Health Integration. The program is the Wellness Recovery Action Plan or WRAP. Designed by author,...
Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) are collaborating to ensure people with mental health challenges can continue their recovery journey in the community with the high level of support they...
DMHS recently launched an innovative program to deliver health services to seniors at home, in partnership with the Durham Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Housing Corporation residents 55 and older can receive a combination of scheduled and on-call support from a...
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Mark is a former 25+ year GM employee who grew up in a close-knit family. He has three children and was very active in the community as a Scout leader and sports coach. Problems with alcohol and drugs threatened...
March 26, 2014 – Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health Oshawa and Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) and Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health are pleased to announce a new collaboration to deliver health services at...
Given the stigma and silence associated with mental illness, family members of people in mental health crisis often have to struggle on their own, without accurate information or adequate support. DMHS’ Family Support program helps families get the information...
