About the Ontario Shores
foundation

The Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health was created to drive progress, expand access, and fuel the future of mental health care at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

Together with donors, staff, patients, and our community, we mobilize resources that accelerate innovation, strengthen programs, advance research, and meet the essential needs of people on their path to recovery.

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To inspire hope and investment in revolutionary mental health care and research at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and beyond.

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Accountability, Authenticity, Collaboration, Innovation, Donor-centred

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Foster Collaborative Partnerships: Build a culture of generosity and strengthen alignment and interdependence between OSMH & Ontario Shore Foundation

Inspire Transformational Giving: Drive high potential fundraising that maximizes revenue and impact

Boldly Tell Our Story: Elevate our Foundation brand and boldly tell Ontario Shores’ story as a leader in mental health care

Expand Our Reach: Create authentic and meaningful experiences to deepen engagement and grow our donor base

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Why donor support matters now

Mental health needs in Canada and Ontario are accelerating faster than the systems designed to support them. These realities underscore why donor investment is essential — and why the Ontario Shores Foundation exists to expand access, strengthen care, and drive meaningful change.


4 in 5 Canadians
affected
100,000
annual outpatient
visits
100 days
average wait time
to access care

You can make a difference.
Ways to Give
OUR Board of directors
Marie-Claire Albanese
Chair
Svina Dhaliwal
Vice Chair
Joe Blomeley
Director
Jacquelynn Tanner
Director
Mike Shoreman
Director
Chris Cunningham
Director
Jasmin Anderson
Director
Sudha Datta
Director
Clinton Agius
Director
Alex Constantin
Director
Dov Mileevsky
Director
Foundation Team
Caterina Magisano
CEO
Cheryl Andrews
Campaign and Donor Experience Director
Kristen Latchana
Annual Giving and Operations Manager
Dylan Doyl
Senior Development Officer
Holly Tyson
Governance and Operations Officer
Caitlin Morris
Development Officer

Join our team

Join our Foundation team and help advance mental health care across Ontario. Be part of a dedicated group working to expand access, support recovery, and drive meaningful change for the people who need it most.

Annual impact report

See how your contributions are making a difference. Explore our impact report.
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Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public teaching hospital providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Exemplary patient care is delivered through safe and evidence-based approaches where successful outcomes are achieved using best clinical practices and the latest advances in research. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope.