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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.

09/26/2025

Our CEO, Vaughan Dowie attended the Alberta Recovery Summit this week, connecting with other professionals, experts, and community leaders in the mental health and addiction recovery space (including friend of Pine River, Michael Tibollo).

The Alberta Recovery Summit aims to shift provincial policies, services, and systems to embrace a recovery-oriented approach that meets the needs of individuals and communities nationwide.

09/25/2025

How can you tell if you or someone you love has (PSMU)? 💬

PSMU is assessed using the nine-item Social Media Disorder Scale (SMDS). In one study cited by canada.ca, across almost all gender and grade groups, there was a gradient in risk of poor mental health with greater risk of PSMU.

Learn more about the risks and what to do about them. Book a webinar for your school, organization, or workplace: https://loom.ly/KVQtwIQ

09/23/2025

We work with major hospital partners, including Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, to build and provide outpatient programs and therapeutic supports to youth who have sought hospital help for substance use and/or mental health issues, as well as their families.

This work is a part of Pine River’s Centre for Family Initiatives (CFI@PRI), which extends Pine River’s knowledge, experience, and evidence-informed treatment model through community support, education and training for families and professionals working with youth.

09/22/2025

Overcoming challenges alongside other people who know *exactly* what you're going through in that moment can feel like a sigh of relief. 💚

There are many opportunities for parents of youth struggling with addiction and mental health to connect with one another. One way is through our webinars, presented to schools, workplaces, and organizations: https://loom.ly/pOhcMCw

09/18/2025

To effectively support young people during their emotional development, it's crucial to meet them where they are––while always acknowledging their individual experiences and needs!

Understanding their evolving social dynamics, brain development, and identity exploration is also key to providing appropriate care and fostering healthy emotional well-being.

09/16/2025

According to the Ontario Student Drug Use and Mental Health Survey, females are significantly more likely than males to use.

Drug use and addiction are recoverable, but involve individualized care for every individualized case. We prioritize community work, family work, education and outreach, so as to help prevent, or reduce drug use and addiction.

Learn more about our work here: https://loom.ly/CkV8E0I

09/15/2025

Our young people are about to harvest honey at the end of this month!

“Apiculture”, the science and art of raising honeybees is tethered to our school curriculum. The honey is jarred and used by our campus kitchen, while also being prepared for sale, or as gifts.

We love to engage the students in this healthy activity that allows them to learn new skills while spending time outdoors and engaging with nature.

Read more about our honey harvest here 🍯: https://loom.ly/5hRWqWA

09/11/2025

What do these new regulations mean for you and your child as they head ?

To reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children, the Ontario government standardized and strengthened province-wide measures to counter the alarming rise of va**ng and cellphone distractions within classrooms.

Because cellphones and va**ng are so pervasive, we hold webinars on this topic. If you are curious as to what these new regulations mean for you and your child, book a Positive Parenting Webinar for your school, workplace, or organization: https://loom.ly/KVQtwIQ

09/09/2025

Pine River students just participated in another rowing regatta this past weekend, this time in Gravenhurst 🚣 Paired with our races in Toronto a couple of weeks ago, the students are getting fun, real-life competition experience. Thank you again to Island Lake Rowing Club for their continued partnership.

“This has been a terrific opportunity to enrich and evolve our programming,” said PRI Program Director, Jamie Ragazzon. This is the third year that our young people have participated in the annual (Toronto) regatta. Pine River students and their coaches have been practicing twice-weekly to sharpen their individual skills and come together as a team!

Interested in reading more? Full blog available here: https://loom.ly/tTE1Nfc

09/08/2025

With a new school year upon us, it is important we underscore the importance of academics here at Pine River. While students across the province gear up for , our students are in school year-round, attending daily classes to work towards their OSSD. In tandem with the students, our teachers develop personalized curriculums to help youth succeed.

Our focus on schooling shows in our results, with an 80% increase in students acheiving A's & B's after completing our program.

09/04/2025

The summer growing season is coming to a close, and harvesting the fruits (and vegetables!) of our labour is not only rewarding for our student's taste buds, but also beneficial for their overall well-being. Gardening offers fresh and nutritious foods, connects young people with nature, and provides rewarding physical activity.

Addiction recovery doesn't just happen through talk therapy, but through developing skills and bonds that encourage young people to be present.

09/02/2025

Young people struggling with mental health or addiction problems are not always willing to seek help--and that can be hard for the people who love them.

When people refuse treatment, mental illness and addiction affects their whole circle of support––family and friends. It is important that everyone receives the support they need. Check out this CAMH resource for more: https://loom.ly/jfBytB4

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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