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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.

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/

03/23/2026

It is easy to underestimate how much you can accomplish in a year. We get caught up in the day-to-day and often forget to take a step back.

From exhibiting our students' artwork to winning the Land Rover Defender contest, this last year was full of growth, resilience and renewal. As we head into our 20th year (and a new season), we're taking a moment to reflect on how far we've come: https://pineriverinstitute.com/our-impact/

03/19/2026

Our dorms in the main building are currently getting a fresh renovation.

The dormitories are a refuge for Pine River students; a quiet place where they can process the day's activities. We are happy to be able to spruce them up for all to enjoy.

03/17/2026

Don't forget to register for this free masterclass, "Behaviour as language: Why do our children behave the way that they do?" on March 26th at 7PM with Dr. Sarah Hallett.

Can't make it? Register anyways and we will send you to recording! 💚 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nbvSeEdVQC6HyyWMDO14jg #/registration 💚

Drawing on trauma-informed, family-centred and integrative clinical approaches, Dr. Hallett will help participants build empathy, deepen understanding, and respond more effectively to difficult behaviours in youth. You won't want to miss this one!

03/16/2026

Did you know we have a student council? 👀

Right now, our student council board is celebrating lunar new year. Happening only once every 60 years, it is the year of the fire horse, predicted to be fast, intense, and transformative.

We hope that it is a period of new beginnings and positivity for all of our students 🔥🐴

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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