The Latest News from Pine River: Archive

We'll be presenting at the upcoming NATSAP...

Laura Mills, our Director of Research & Evaluation, and Dr. Rick Biesinger from Innerchange will host an interactive session that will dialogue about the benefits of investing in research, best practices to sustain a culture of research in a resource-challenged environment, and challenges to avoid when engaging evaluative practice. The conference will be held Feb 7 – 9 in Irvine, CA, and is...

Jan 23rd

Family Bridge

We’re very excited to have introduced The Family Bridge for our Pine River families. It’s a great online tool that helps families to stay in close touch with us on campus, with other Pine River families, and with a support team of extended family, family friends, and professionals outside of Pine River. Meghan McIntosh (our program manager) has been blogging on ‘the...

Jan 13th

We're hiring - Therapist/Clinical Team Leader

We’re looking for someone exceptional to join our team. Full details of this opportunity on our website: http://www.pineriverinstitute.com/Therapist_Clinical_Team_Leader.html

Dec 8th

"Motivating children to think before they act is... →

Dr. Debra Pepler is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research, York University. She’s also the Senior Research Advisor for Pine River. Click on the link above to read what she has to say about bullying - an issue getting some well-deserved attention these days.

Nov 16th

Evaluating treatment: 9 Ontario programs...

The Research Department at Pine River Institute is pleased to announce the approval of a grant application to the Ontario Centre of Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health Knowledge Exchange Initiatives. PRI was the lead applicant in a team of nine organizations on the project named: First Steps for Systematic Evaluation of Child & Youth Mental Health and Addiction Treatment This funding...

Nov 15th

Ready to take on the world

Congratulations to the graduating students and families! Last night we celebrated the hard work, commitment, and SUCCESS of five graduates. These graduates moved out of the Residence several months ago and have now completed the Aftercare Phase. We are so proud, and excited to hear all about the wonderful things to come for them…

Nov 15th

Interview on CBC Metro Morning

Matt Galloway of CBC’s Metro Morning interviewed CEO Vaughan Dowie on July 6th about the Rotman School of Management’s Social Return on Investment (SROI) Analysis of Pine River. You can listen to the five minute segment through the CBC website here: : http://goo.gl/XKzUD. There’s a link to the complete SROI on our website here: http://www.pineriverinstitute.com/welcome.html

Jul 19th

Pine River Institute Receives Environmental...

Pine River Institute is proud to announce that we are the recipient of the Community Environment Fund Grant! This grant, sponsored by Earth Day Canada and Sobey’s, supports local environmental initiatives and projects in Ontario. Pine River’s Sustainable Food Project will see the creation of a high-yield, organic vegetable garden; water harvesting; composting; and the creation of a new kitchen...

Jun 29th

How far can $1 go?

The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto recently completed a Social Return on Investment analysis of Pine River. Among the highlighted conclusions of the report: For every dollar the government spends on each student who successfully completes the program, they realize a return of ~$34, amounting to cost savings per individual of $2.4 million. The full report is available on...

Jun 28th

A Father’s Words - shared at our most recent...

“As parents we are thrilled with our babies and feel that their lives are filled with possibility. We hope for the best for them. We watch them grow into essentially good kids. Then something bewildering happens. We witness their lives collapse. They become dependent on drugs and alcohol, fail at school, become defiant and sometimes violent at home, get in trouble with the law, and begin to...

Jun 28th

May 25th

Silent Auction for Pine River at the Trail Run...

There will be a Silent Auction at the Trail Run Relay this Sunday, with all proceeds going towards Pine River’s Help Make A Home Campaign. Included in the auction are these beautiful creations from artists Stephanie and Frank Vandermey. You can check them out in person at the event. Thanks Vandermeys!

May 22nd

Last Chance to Register

The TREAD 6-Hour Trail Run Relay is THIS WEEKEND, Sunday, May 27th. Registration closes at midnight on Thursday, May 24th. If you’re signing up, this is your last chance - head on over to PineRiverInstitute.com.

May 22nd

This week's training tip from Coach Paul

“In order to do well in your race, you need to know your Pace” In long distance running, pace is very important. Runners should try to avoid going out too fast, especially too early. Going out too slow can also be a bad thing - you can use more energy to run slowly and often offers diminished returns. You should be running at a very comfortable pace and avoid running a faster pace...

May 9th

Awesome Schedule of Events for May 27th

We’re less than 3 weeks away from the big day! If you haven’t yet registered to participate, head on over to PineRiverInstitute.com – early bird rates end May 13th. There are many ways to participate in the TREAD 6 Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River on May 27th, 2012. It will be a great event for families, kids, competitive runners, first-time joggers, and leisurely meander-ers alike! The...

May 8th

May 14th @ 6:30 pm: When Does Adolescent Behaviour...

Join clinical director Dr. Victoria Creighton and founder Dr. Karen Minden on Monday, May 14th at 6:30 pm for this session, held at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto.

May 4th

“It’s important to treat the whole person”

Our clinical director Dr. Victoria Creighton was interviewed by Andrea Gordon for an article in the Toronto Star. Follow the link to read: “Teens Facing Addiction and Mental Illness Need Services That Treat Both.”

May 4th

We're hiring - WEEKEND Residential Youth Counselor

We’re looking for a Residential Youth Counselor to join our team. 32 hours/Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Check out the career opportunity details on our website here: http://www.pineriverinstitute.com/Residential_Youth_Counselor_-_Weekend.html

Apr 26th

Apr 20th

This week's training tip from Coach Paul

When running for periods longer than an hour, it is essential to have a fuel plan. A fuel plan helps ensure that you don’t make mistakes as fatigue sets in and keeps you running strongly. You should start the race properly fueled and then take in about 150 calories every 45 minutes until you are done running. Sports gels are a popular option. However, you should try sports gels during your...

Apr 12th

"The Spirit of Harriet Tubman" play

Yesterday students from the Pine River Institute attended a play entitled “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman”. Hosted by the Wellington County Museum, the play features Leslie McCurdy who recreates the familiar and rarely told stories of the famous Underground Railway “conductor”. This one-woman show used Harriet’s own words in telling the story of her life from her earliest...

Apr 11th

Roots of Addiction, on The Agenda this evening

Tonight on The Agenda with Steve Paikin, tune in for a discussion on the Roots of Addiction. This is part of The Agenda’s Mental Health Matters series. It will air on TVO tonight at 8pm and 11pm, and will also livestream at 8 pm here with a livechat component.

Apr 3rd

Weekly Training Tips from Coach Paul

Each week leading up to the TREAD 6 Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River Coach Paul will be offering a training tip on our facebook event page. The event page is also a great place to connect with other participants! Here’s last week’s tip: We have a saying in the running world: “cotton is rotten”. Cotton can hold up to 30 times its weight in water as well as taking...

Apr 3rd

TREAD 6 Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River...

Incredible – we’ve reached our preliminary $10,000 fundraising goal already! The challenge is on now to raise another $10,000 by event day – for a total of $20,000 towards the Help Make A Home campaign. We have an urgent need to secure our home, upgrade our facilities, and expand our capacity to meet the growing demand for Pine River Institute’s expert care. We need to raise $3.5 million to do...

Apr 3rd

More than $4000 raised for the TREAD 6-Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River! Paul Brazeau takes the lead for top individual fundraiser, and the Camp Arowhon Team is still in the lead for top team fundraiser. If you haven’t signed up to participate yet - go to our website www.PineRiverInstitute.com and put together a team for May 27th, 2012. Our AWESOME volunteers are working hard to...

Mar 22nd

Is it all heart? Pine River as panelist at...

Karen Minden, Pine River founder and now CEO of Pine River Foundation will be a panelist at this upcoming Institute of Corporate Directors event on performance measurement and accountability for Not-For-Profit organizations. Accountability is a core value at PRI, and we are pleased to be participating in this initiative! Is It All Heart? Performance Measurement for NFPs Institute of...

Mar 20th

We’ve reached $2000 raised for the TREAD 6-Hour Trail Run Relay for Pine River! After only two weeks we’re well on our way to reaching our $10,000 goal. The Camp Arowhon Team is in the lead!

Mar 12th

Sam Yamada speaking at TEDxYorkU - Tune in online

Co-Founder and Founding Research Director of Pine River SAMANTHA YAMADA will be speaking at TEDxYorkU Saturday, March 10. We’re so excited to watch her presentation, streamed live on this website: http://www.tedxyorku.ca/. The series begins at 10 am, and Sam’s talk is scheduled for 2:11pm. As per the TEDxYorkU site, the series theme: Impact. It creates a momentum in any given...

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What does a teenager struggling with substance...

Mar 7th

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Mar 7th

A Birch Bark Basket Story

Thanks to student teacher Justine Wilmot from Queens U for this story! In just three hours, spread between two art periods, Pine River students completed individual birch bark baskets led by student teacher Justine Wilmot. Justine, with the help of PRI Executive Director John Fallis, harvested the bark from trees found on site. Nine unbroken sheets, 40cm by 60cm each, were collected overall. The...

Mar 6th

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SAVE THE DATE – TREAD 6-HOUR TRAIL RUN RELAY FOR...

Pine River is really excited to be teaming up with Chico Racing for the Tread 6-Hour Trail Run Relay to raise funds for our Help Make A Home Campaign! The challenge, camaraderie, and beautiful outdoor setting is an ode to the incredible journey of our students, their families, and the dedicated staff who work with them. Combining the thrill of off-road running or hiking with the camaraderie...

Jan 24th

We're Hiring! Wilderness Field Instructors. Click... →

Jan 23rd

The Family Navigation Project

“Navigating the patchwork of available mental health resources is not only a confusing and stressful experience, but also a barrier to getting the help and support needed for recovery.” We’ve heard this from so many families that come to Pine River for help. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre’s Psychiatrist-in-chief Dr. Anthony Levitt was inspired to address this issue and...

Dec 12th

Fearless Tiger Girl Conference

On November 30th the female students from Pine River Institute attended the Fearless Tiger Girl’s Conference in Toronto. This is the second year that our students have attended this conference that focuses on girls’ empowerment and the prevention of violence against women. The students and staff that attended enjoyed the event and plan to share their learning with the rest of the school...

Dec 1st

Lest We Forget

On November 11th the students at Pine River Institute organized a touching ceremony for Remembrance Day. Students shared stories, read poems and sang songs that reflected the themes of Remembrance, Sacrifice, Gratitude and Freedom. One student presented an original poem that he wrote in honour of our fallen heroes. Also, a group of three students wrote and performed a rap song to commemorate...

Nov 14th

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Thought of the Day

Every week the staff and students get together for ‘Big Group’, and one student offers a thought of the day. This week’s was a quote from Lily Tomlin: “I always wanted to be somebody but now I realize I should’ve been more specific.”

Oct 28th

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Now hiring: Aftercare Co-ordinator →

Click on the link above for details on this exciting opportunity!

Oct 18th

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