Announcing our next ASIST workshop
Our next ASIST workshop is on March 18 & 19, 2020 at the Salvation Army building at 710 McQuay Boulevard, Whitby. The course runs from 9am to 4pm both days. The cost to register is $180. To register or...
Emergency Shelters, Supports and Food Banks in Durham Region
This resource has been prepared by the Durham Housing Advisory Network, which is a group of housing and health service providers serving people with housing challenges. It is intended to provide individuals and agencies with the information they need...
DMHS Peer Support Specialist Nominated for OPDI Lighthouse “Unsung Hero” Award
Lynn Moulds has been a member of the DMHS Peer Support team for almost five years. Recently, she was honoured by her colleagues and clients with a nomination for a Ontario Peer Development Initiative (OPDI) Lighthouse “Unsung Hero” award....
3rd Annual Bike Blade Board for Blake Charity Event
The 3rd Annual Bike Blade Board for Blake charity event in support of DMHS and Bereaved Families of Ontario – Durham Chapter takes place on Saturday, September 28 at East Beach Park in Bowmanville. For more information or a...
New Winds Day Program Hosts “Winds Of Courage” Free Store for Clients
On Thursday, August 15 from 10:30am to 2:00pm, Durham Mental Health Services’ New Winds Day Program is hosting its first ever Winds Of Courage free store. This free store – stocked with food, clothing, shoes, household items, books and...
Client story – Fady
Fady is a young man who enjoys listening to music, watching action movies, going for walks and hanging out with friends. As a teenager, he started experiencing symptoms of psychosis and was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia. After struggling with...
DMHS Receives Civic Award From City Of Pickering In The Community Group Category
Durham Mental Health Services was recently honoured with a Civic Award in the Community Group category from the City of Pickering. DMHS CEO Rob Adams was on hand to receive the award. DMHS has worked to improve timely access...
Resource Guide
This resource has been prepared by the Durham Housing Advisory Network, which is a group of housing and health service providers serving people with housing challenges. It is intended to provide individuals and agencies with the information they need...
DMHS Hosts Event to Recognize Placement Students
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 –...
DMHS, RVHS Partnership Featured in Metroland Papers
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....
