Pine River Institute

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

11/20/2025

When your child's life is at risk because of addiction, you live day by day. Your gift this gives families the gift of hope for a future: https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc

Unfortunately, stories like Melissa's are not uncommon. There is a youth mental health and addiction crisis in Ontario, and we need your help to combat it from prevention to treatment.

Double your impact this up to $50,000: https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc $50 becomes $100, $500 becomes $1000––no matter the siz...
11/18/2025

Double your impact this up to $50,000: https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc

$50 becomes $100, $500 becomes $1000––no matter the size, your donation will be doubled up to $50,000 this giving season! 🎉

Your donation goes twice as far in helping kids helping families. We are incredibly grateful to the donor who has made this possible. 🫶

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov. 16-22). It is an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more ab...
11/17/2025

This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov. 16-22). It is an opportunity for people in Canada to learn more about prevention and harm reduction, talk about treatment and recovery, and discuss solutions for change.

The more we talk about addiction, the more comfortable people feel seeking help when they need it. 💚

On , we want to honour our loyal donors, dedicated volunteers and community partners—all those who contribute to the Pi...
11/14/2025

On , we want to honour our loyal donors, dedicated volunteers and community partners—all those who contribute to the Pine River secret sauce, creating an evidence-based, family-focused program that helps teens and families get their lives back on track. To all who have (and continue to) support us, thank you.

Join Dr. Todd Cunningham for “From Overwhelm to Organized: Using AI to Scaffold Executive Functions for Diverse Learners...
11/14/2025

Join Dr. Todd Cunningham for “From Overwhelm to Organized: Using AI to Scaffold Executive Functions for Diverse Learners.” Register for free: https://loom.ly/PoIZnqo

Are you looking for practical tools for neurodivergent minds? Do you have young people in your life who are struggling with task initiation, planning, or working memory?

Dr. Todd Cunningham (Bright Lights Psychology Team Lead & Registered School and Clinical Psychologist) will outline how AI can act as a second set of executive functions for students, parents, and teachers. This masterclass is provided by the Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River.

11/13/2025

Parents live in fear everyday when their child is struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Support a program that works this : https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc

For 19 years, we have been evaluating the impact of our treatment. Our therapeutic approach has consistently been associated with improved and sustained mental, behavioural and relationship health. Make a real difference in the lives of youth and their families who cannot tackle this problem alone.

We work with young people everyday, and see firsthand how increased rates of opioid use affects Ontario's youth and thei...
11/11/2025

We work with young people everyday, and see firsthand how increased rates of opioid use affects Ontario's youth and their families.

Your support will go to work right away in helping kids and their families with prevention and recovery. If you are able to donate, support us this : https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc

11/10/2025

This is our first time sharing parent stories. We are grateful for Melissa, not only for being a vital member on the Caregivers Advisory Council, but for sharing her families story and de-stigmatizing youth addiction.

Caregivers play a vital role in helping young people grow beyond their addiction. Consider supporting our vital work this : https://loom.ly/Kf0scCc

Our family bursaries cover students' sundry expenses not covered by the Ministry of Health. This ensures that more famil...
11/06/2025

Our family bursaries cover students' sundry expenses not covered by the Ministry of Health. This ensures that more families can access our program!

We are so fortunate for the support we have received from the Bedolfe Foundation and others families and organizations who support our work.

We were grateful to attend this year’s National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Conference “Shared Wisdom...
11/03/2025

We were grateful to attend this year’s National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Conference “Shared Wisdom: A Gathering for Growth”, which took place on October 28-30 in Toronto.

Amanda Lamb, Pine River’s Centre for Family Initiatives Director, gave two presentations about our research and methodologies. In keeping with our mission, we appreciate the chance to go out and speak to families and clinicians; educating and supporting individuals early on, so they can foster greater resilience and mental wellness in their patients and loved ones.

It is time to set your clocks back this Sunday and enjoy the last of the fall leaves before we head into winter. The out...
10/30/2025

It is time to set your clocks back this Sunday and enjoy the last of the fall leaves before we head into winter.

The outdoors are beautiful this time of year. Our young people are still camping, canoeing, biking, and doing other outdoor activities. What are you doing this Fall?

Thanks to a grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Pine River was able to purchase new, sturdy mountain bikes and...
10/28/2025

Thanks to a grant from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Pine River was able to purchase new, sturdy mountain bikes and provide instruction in trail riding and cycling for students.

Students also learned how to assemble a bike, took part in mountain biking at Mansfield Outdoor Centre, and gained insights on employment opportunities in the cycling industry. We're grateful to Jumpstart for the growth and inspiration this program provided! A big thank you also goes out to Ryan Stewart for documenting the experience and leading our students through the mountain biking program.

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

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