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Monday 8:30am - 4:30am Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am Thursday 8:30am - 4:30am Friday 9am - 4:30am

Pine River Institute

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Pine River Institute

A treatment program for youth struggling with addictive behaviours and other mental health issues.

03/12/2026

From humble beginnings in 2006, our work now expands beyond campus, reaching young people and their families across Ontario. 💚 Help us continue to expand our work by becoming a monthly donor: https://pine-river-institute.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/8NDR96EK 💚

We've been helping kids and families get their lives back on track for 20 years. Everything we do is grounded in our evidence-informed practice, shaped by ongoing research, evaluation, and clinical experience.

03/10/2026

Two important moments during our annual winter olympics included students speaking at our opening ceremonies, and staff member Chris Pedicone lighting the Olympic torch (Chris had just been sworn in as a Canadian citizen 2 days prior, so it was special for so many reasons 🍁).

We love to see our young people coming together for events like our annual winter olympics. From cross-country skiing to ice skills competitions, boot-hockey, and ice-bowling, everyone gets in the swing of the winter games. Thank you to all involved who brought their competitive spirit!

03/09/2026

Some Canadian teens are getting hooked on online gambling causing them to spiral into thousands of dollars of debt.

Recently, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published an editorial that calls out how sports‑betting ads are normalizing gambling for young viewers and how the legalization of online betting has turned every smartphone into a potential gambling platform.

If you are looking for a free resource to learn more, watch our masterclass “Mastering the Game: Navigating Gaming Trends and Healthy Play with Karen Hladly and Tracy Tsui”: https://pineriverinstitute.com/community-resources/masterclass/

03/06/2026

Today is . We want to take a moment to recognize the dedication and passion our team brings each and every day in service of our youth. 💙

Behind every program, every milestone and every success story, there are caring professionals at Pine River showing up consistently. The impact you make often happens in quiet moments, but, we know, that those moments change lives.

Thank you for the energy you bring and the hope you help build every single day.

03/05/2026

Join this free masterclass on March 26th at 7PM with Dr. Sarah Hallett to 📢 help reframe challenging, disruptive, or self-destructive behaviours as meaningful signals rooted in unmet needs, emotional regulation, trauma, and relational dynamics.📢

Register today 💚: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nbvSeEdVQC6HyyWMDO14jg #/registration

Rather than viewing challenging or self-destructive behaviours as “problems,” Sarah invites parents and educators to understand behaviour as language.

03/03/2026

Join this free masterclass on March 26th at 7PM with Dr. Sarah Hallet to 📢 help reframe challenging, disruptive, or self-destructive behaviours as meaningful signals rooted in unmet needs, emotional regulation, trauma, and relational dynamics.📢

Register today 💚: https://loom.ly/XEdAkFU

Rather than viewing challenging or self-destructive behaviours as “problems,” Sarah invites parents and educators to understand behaviour as language

02/26/2026

Screen time can impact how kids learn, but Dr. Todd Cunningham breaks down how to navigate the intersection of youth mental health and learning: https://loom.ly/PoIZnqo

Fast screens = stressed brains. For younger kids, it can take 30–45 minutes to re-regulate after screen time. Slowing down afterwards is essential, but very few people know this.

Learn more about this in our Masterclass with Dr. Todd Cunningham, where he explores how emotional well-being impacts students’ academic performance and overall development.

02/25/2026

Our annual is an integral event that both staff and students look forward to every year! We're talking cross-country ski biathlon, ice skills competitions, boot-hockey, ice-bowling, and much more 🌨️❄️

This event allows for our youth to strengthen bonds through healthy competition, develop new skills, and connect with the natural world. Dedicated outdoor physical activity during treatment helps to reintroduce natural levels of endorphins in our systems which allows us to better process and manage emotions.

Thank you to Peter Power Photography Inc. for the 📷

02/19/2026

Once young people are given the tools — empathy to understand themselves, accountability to grow, and language for what they’re feeling — they can succeed in building better mental health.

The potential is already there. What’s missing isn’t motivation, or strength, but instead, guidance.

Pine River is a place that champions support, safe spaces and clinicians who are able to talk to students, as opposed to talking at them.

02/18/2026

celebrates the vital contributions of over 58,000 organizations and nearly 850,000 workers who drive social good, economic growth and community resilience in Ontario.

Established in 2021, this week honours "invisible champions" in sectors like social services, health, and the arts. We want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts of not only our staff, but of non-profits across the Province.

Thank you to the Dufferin Board of Trade for continuing to support the amazing work organizations are doing in our county!

02/16/2026

Many students have left shoes behind once they graduate. Every pair tells a unique story of courage, growth, and transition.

A symbol of resilience, this tree holds the shoes of students who met their challenges, found their strength, and stepped forward—marking the close of their journey with Pine River and the start of a new chapter.

Thank you to Peter Power Photography Inc. for capturing this wonderful shot 📷

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about someone else. It can be about taking care of yourself — through patience, slowing down, and doing things that fill your cup.

This Saturday, we’re celebrating self-love in all its quiet, courageous forms, acknowledging the hard work that young people and families do in their recovery journeys.

Address

180 Dundas Street West, Suite 1410
Toronto, ON
M5G1Z8

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30am
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30am
Friday	9am - 4:30am

Telephone

+14169551453

Website

http://www.pineriverinstitute.com/

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