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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

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Pine River Institute

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

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.

02/11/2026

Eating disorders impact youth of all ages. Join Ainslie Law on February 26th at 7PM, who will draw from lived experience and frontline work, exploring how eating disorders can develop as adaptive responses to stress, disconnection, trauma, and unmet emotional needs.

👉 Register today (you will be emailed the webinar even if you can't attend on Feb 26th): https://loom.ly/PoIZnqo 👈

Roughly 46% of Ontario youth* reported preoccupation with food and weight and body image concerns, which are well known precursors to disordered eating.

*in grades 7-12

02/10/2026

Through our therapeutic parallel process, youth at Pine River do their recovery work while parents and caregivers are learning, healing, and growing at the same time.

We teach parenting skills, emotional regulation and healthy communication, so families don’t return to the same patterns that made change so hard in the first place.

Recovery works best when the whole family is part of the process. 🏡

02/09/2026

THC concentrations have increased dramatically compared to previous decades, and youth presenting with cannabis-induced psychosis are increasing in both hospital and community settings.

Adolescents are uniquely vulnerable to the neurological and psychiatric effects of these products, yet cannabis literacy among youth, families and frontline providers remains low.

Pine River Institute has been advocating for an investment in cannabis education and prevention since legalization in 2018. In our 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission, we continue to advocate for an investment in targeted, evidence-based youth cannabis education and prevention.

02/05/2026

Find joy in every season, no matter how challenging (or cold!) ❄️

Whether it is snowshoeing, skiing, skating, or just a simple walk, studies have shown that just a small amount of time outside can have significant benefits on both our mental and physical health.

It can be especially important in Winter, when there is less vitamin D to soak in. Being outdoors can reduce stress, cortisol levels, anxiety/depression, lower blood pressure, improve mood and boost our immune systems.

02/03/2026

Our brains evolved to seek rewards to survive, but in a modern world with easy access to hyper-rewarding stimuli, our rewards system gets hijacked.

Stanford Medicine researchers explain how dopamine pathways (that have been shaped over millions of years) fuel compulsive behaviours, why some people are more vulnerable and what we’re learning about recovery and treatment.

Read more: https://loom.ly/dKU7bhY

02/02/2026

Being prepared allows you to better respond to challenges and opportunities as they arise. In the woods, that becomes increasingly important.

There are so many valuable lessons to be learned in nature for our Pine River students. Whether it is 30°C and sunny or -20°C and snowing, you take the day as it comes.

01/29/2026

Community is at the heart of everything we do 🤍�

Our partners, donors, and supporters make it possible to show up and create real change. Together, we’re building something stronger than any of us could alone — a shared commitment to care, hope, and impact.

This past year, with the help of everyone, we’ve expanded access to care, strengthened family engagement, and deepened partnerships across Ontario. Check out our latest blog post which shares key highlights from our Annual Report: https://loom.ly/leaRmWw

01/27/2026

When clinicians, families and communities share knowledge, young people heal stronger and sooner 💬🤝

Collaboration means better care, brighter outcomes, and real recovery.

Because no one grows alone—and healing should not take place alone either.

01/26/2026

Don't forget to register for this special masterclass! Can't make it on January 29th at 7PM? Register anyway and receive the recording right to your email!.

Our Masterclass leader, Katherine Martinko, knows the struggles of balancing screen-time all to well. As a mother of three school-aged kids, Katherine tackles tough questions, like when to give a child a smartphone, why we need to create phone-free spaces, and how to say “no” while managing feelings of FOMO.

Sign up today if you too are looking for these insights - https://loom.ly/PoIZnqo

01/22/2026

"It was physically and mentally exhausting. It is meant to be. Outdoor life is therapy. It gets you back to basics and appreciating the little things [...]. By my last week in the woods, I really enjoyed it. I was proud of myself and looking forward to going to campus.”

Getting our students outside in winter can boost mood, reduce stress, and support mental health — even on chilly days. A little snow, fresh air, and movement go a long way.

01/20/2026

For some kids, gaming isn’t just a hobby — it can become an unhealthy coping mechanism when support is missing.

What this one study found was that "the underlying issue started beforehand and that the addictive gaming behaviors were, in a way, a symptom or a manifestation of those preexisting psychopathologies. For these kids, gaming had become an unhealthy coping mechanism.”

Want to find more resources? Watch our "Mastering the Game: Navigating Gaming Trends and Healthy Play" masterclass for free, or sign up for a free webinar on the subject. In our masterclass, Karen Hladly and Tracy Tsui discuss the reasons why people play games, the neurobiology behind gaming, and resources and strategies for healthy play.

🔗 Watch now: https://loom.ly/PoIZnqo 🔗

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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