Approximately 40 DMHS stakeholders – including community partners, clients and family members – gathered at Oshawa and District Shrine Club last Thursday to provide input into DMHS’ Strategic Planning process as the organization develops its Strategic Plan for 2016-2019....
DMHS Training Flyer_Fall 2015 The flyer for DMHS’ line-up of public workshops in fall 2015 is now released. It includes widely recognized trainings such as Mental Health First Aid and safeTALK from LivingWorks Education, the makers of ASIST, along...
Clients and staff from Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) recently joined colleagues from Durham Regional Police (DRP) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences for Ontario Shores’ 4th Annual Grand Slam Challenge baseball tournament. After a brief weather...
“New Winds” are blowing at Durham Mental Health Services, as the agency’s long-time Whitby-based day program gets a new identity. Chosen by a client vote, the name “New Winds” captures the promise of positive change, hope and recovery that...
September is Suicide Prevention Month. An excellent workshop that promotes suicide prevention is safeTALK from LivingWorks Education, the people behind ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). safeTALK trains helpers to be alert to the risk of suicide and to...
