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...
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...
People in crisis require immediate, compassionate support along with linkage to appropriate health and human services. In Durham Region, these crisis support and linkage services are provided by Durham Mental Health Services’ (DMHS) C.A.L.L. Centre (Crisis Access Linkage Line)....
Shawn is a 37-year-old who enjoys listening to music (Metallica) and playing video games (Halo). He lived in Scarborough until he was ten years old and afterwards lived in Pickering. He experienced anxiety from a young age and isolated...
