Over the last several years, the recovery movement has transformed the way in which mental health services are offered. One important insight of this movement is the value of lived experience – that is, the wisdom gained through first-hand...
Kate is an avid sewer who manages a successful small business selling clothing. A history of depression has at times interfered with her wellbeing, but with the help of DMHS services and other supports, Kate is learning to effectively...
On September 20, DMHS’ Residential Support program hosted a celebration to honour and recognize one of our long-standing clients, Don. DMHS management and staff along with the outpatient support team at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and...
DMHS is pleased to announce the release of our 2017-18 annual report. Please join us in celebrating the highlights from our 30th year providing effective, accessible mental health services. ANNUAL REPORT2017-2018
CLIENT STORY – NATASHANatasha is a young woman with many passions including reading, walking, music, nature and food…. Posted by Durham Mental Health Services on Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Organizers of the 2018 Joint Point-in-Time Count and Registry Week gathered at Whitby Public Library yesterday with volunteers and community members to review the findings of Durham Region’s second count of individuals who experience homelessness. They were joined by...
In 2018, Durham Mental Health Services has provided five Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) workshops to over 130 staff at Casino Rama in Orillia. MHFA is a two day course, sponsored by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The...
On Monday, June 18, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in partnership with Durham Mental Health Services hosts a celebration marking National Indigenous Peoples Day. The celebration will include Indigenous art, music and ceremony in addition to traditional...
Big White Wall (BWW) is an online mental health support network for those 16+ that helps people to better manage stress and anxiety. This MOHLTC-funded platform is free and supported by the Central East LHIN, the Ontario Trillium Foundation...
Dozens of students from Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Health and Wellness Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program gathered at DDSB headquarters on Thursday to learn about the stigma associated with mental illness and to brainstorm ways we can...
