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Pine River Institute

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

04/20/2026

Maple syrup season is almost over and we’ve gone from the tree to the bottle. 🍁

On our campus, when it’s time to make syrup, it’s also time to slow down, work with your hands and be present in the process. From collecting sap to bottling som**hing real, every step builds patience, focus and pride.

For our students, time outdoors and hands-on work can be powerful. It creates space to reset, reconnect and experience what it feels like to make som**hing from scratch and from start to finish.

Read more about this special process: https://pineriverinstitute.com/news/pine-river-gold-maple-syrup-season-on-campus/

04/16/2026

ADHD rarely exists in just one person; it often runs in families. Join this upcoming masterclass with Dr. Marcy Caldwell on April 28th now: https://pineriverinstitute.com/community-resources/masterclass/ ⏳

Dr. Marcy Caldwell, psychologist and ADHD specialist, will be running a powerful masterclass on how ADHD shapes family dynamics and why emotions surrounding ADHD can feel so intense.

This session will unpack common ADHD patterns, including rejection sensitivity and shame, while offering practical tools to build systems that actually work with ADHD brains, not against them.

Secure your spot now and register today, even if you can't make it, we will send you the recording once it is over!

04/14/2026

Early spring is when the maple trees wake up and our students get to take part in tapping the trees, collecting the sap, and then of course, boiling it down into rich, golden, maple syrup. 🍁 It takes patience and a whole lot of care, but every drop is worth it.

"The experience connects them to the land, to the seasons and to the satisfaction of creating som**hing with their own hands."

Read our latest blog to learn more: https://pineriverinstitute.com/news/pine-river-gold-maple-syrup-season-on-campus/

04/13/2026

Even a few minutes in nature can change your brain🌿

New research reviewing 100+ studies found that the more time we spend in natural environments, the deeper the impact on our mental and physical health. More so, even som**hing as small as looking at nature for a few minutes can reduce stress and regulate attention. Compared to the constant stimulation of cities and screens, natural environments lower sensory overload and ask less of our brains, in turn slowing heart rate, calming the body and quieting the parts of the brain responsible for stress and threat.

From parks to forests, classrooms to hospitals, nature isn’t a luxury, it’s essential and we need better integration of nature into all settings.

04/09/2026

Did you know that we used to be called the Toronto Adolescent Recovery Centre (TARC)? We officially become Pine River Institute in 2006, 20 years ago 💚

What began as a small group of passionate volunteers, determined to fill a critical gap in support for youth and families facing mental health and substance use challenges, has grown into one of Canada’s most comprehensive addiction treatment programs for youth.

Since then, hundreds of young people have attended Pine River and built new paths toward healthier, brighter futures, and we could not be more proud! Learn more: https://pineriverinstitute.com/about/our-history/

04/07/2026

Why do emotions for ADHD families feel so big? Join Dr. Marcy Caldwell, psychologist and ADHD specialist, on April 28th at 7PM EST for a free and insightful masterclass that explores how ADHD shapes family dynamics, and how to improve them. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eab_cM--QTe_fDdV0MPMnw

This masterclass introduces the ADHD Triad model to help participants understand how practical challenges, emotional intensity and regulation difficulties interact beneath the surface. This masterclass will be ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals seeking to better understand ADHD and strengthen relationships within families.

04/06/2026

The number of youth struggling with their mental health in Ontario is on the rise. From children to teens, building emotional resilience is vital to being engaged at home, with their peers, and at school.

Our webinars are designed to support parents, caregivers, and educators based on Pine River Institute’s evidence-based practices that are founded in years of research and evaluation. Schedule one today: https://pineriverinstitute.com/webinars/

04/02/2026

According to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use, people suffering from both mental health and substance use problems represent some of the most complex and difficult to treat. We know this through our own work, where we see increasingly complex issues in youth being admitted.

How do we tackle these challenges? By prioritizing integrating families into work with youth, using research and evaluation to measure and improve our outcomes, and advocating for greater investment in youth mental health and addiction across Ontario.

Read more about the landscape we're all navigating: https://pineriverinstitute.com/news/ontario-youth-facing-rising-mental-health-challenges-osduhs-2023-report-highlights/

03/31/2026

We are excited to share that Pine River was selected for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities grant! This grant went a long way helping us get more young women on the ice by buying new hockey gear.

Our Moffat house students took to the ice at Honeywood arena to try out the gear. You can see it hanging out to dry on the tables after their first use.

Access to sport can build confidence, teamwork, resilience and a sense of belonging. Alongside Jumpstart and their mission, we’re proud to champion women in sports and create more inclusive spaces where young people can discover their capabilities.

03/30/2026

A new Canada-wide study led by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, found that alcohol causes more overall harm than any other drug, ranking above to***co, opioids, co***ne, m**h and cannabis.

Using multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), researchers compared 16 substances across 16 types of harm, from physical and mental health to social and economic impacts. The result? Alcohol scored 79/100, far higher than the rest.

Because it’s legal, normalized and widely used, alcohol’s total impact on individuals and society is massive, therefore we have to be aware of its effects. Read more: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/rsch-alcohol-causes-more-harm-in-canada-than-any-other-drug-national-expert-study-finds

03/27/2026

We had the opportunity to present at Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) on how neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities impact youth engagement in substance use treatment.

Our Director of Research, Karin Archer, explored why engagement can look different, key factors in early dropout and shared insights on how shifting our perspective can improve retention, equity, and overall outcomes.

03/24/2026

It is maple syrup season 🍁 We are so grateful to Facility Manager John Killen (who has been with Pine River for over a decade!) for sharing with us how maple syrup season unfolds on campus.

Each spring, the forest at Pine River Institute comes alive with one of Canada’s sweetest traditions - maple syrup! Read more about this special time of year for staff and students: https://pineriverinstitute.com/news/pine-river-gold-maple-syrup-season-on-campus/

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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