Young people are more likely to struggle with their mental health. And there is not just one way, or one day to take action. We would be honoured for you to learn more about our organization and how we help youth in crisis: #BellLetsTalk

Jake MacPherson, Pine River's Wilderness Program Manager, explains why the OLE phase is so crucial. The 'Outdoor Leadership Experience' is the first phase of our live-in youth addiction recovery program. Even in the winter, our youth are out there building teamwork and resilience

Our program encompasses four seamless phases that support a youth and family’s gradual development to overcome #addiction and #mentalhealth challenges, allowing time to learn, practice and mature. 🌱 Learn more about what makes our program work:

Every year, as winter sets in, our field is prepped to become our ice rink. 🏒❄️ Students and staff work together to line the base, flatten the area, build rink boards and flood the area with water. The ice rink hosts many activities that support youth in their growth.

Consider donating your $200 Ontario Taxpayer Rebate to support youth with addiction and mental health challenges. Give today: 🚨 If the top 10% of income earners in Ontario donated their $200 Taxpayer Rebate, it would generate $300 million for charity 🚨

🚨 Don't forget to register for Tuesday's January 14th Masterclass that will deepen your understanding of #AutismSpectrumDisorder (ASD).🚨 👉 Register today: 👈

"Knowing that you can count on someone when it is not going well [...] it really means a lot." Cole Winegarden, a nurse who recently won the Nancy Hamm Award, describes the feeling of camaraderie among staff at Pine River. #AddictionRecovery

👉 Females (26%) are significantly more likely than males (18%) to report non-medical opioid use. Read more about the latest statistics and how they correlate with what we are seeing on campus: #TeenAddiction

Do you know how autism manifests? Register today for our Masterclass with Dr. Celine Saulnier, who will deepen your understanding of #AutismSpectrumDisorder (ASD) on January 14th! 📣 👉 Register today: 👈

Thank you so much to every parent, student, volunteer, staff member, and supporter who made this year the success that it was. We can't wait to see what our young people accomplish in 2025 🥹

📣 It's not too late! 📣 Donate before midnight, December 31st to receive your 2024 tax receipt. Support a program that works, helping young people struggling with addiction get their lives back on track. 🙏 Donate today: 🙏

Snow can't stop us! ❄️ Even though there is some snow on the ground, don't let it stop you from enjoying the great outdoors. The wilderness (even in Winter!) exposes and calls upon the strengths of the mind, body, spirit and emotions, creating opportunities to begin rebuilding.

From us at Pine River, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday filled with laughter, kindness, and joy. 🫶 While the holidays can be a difficult time, we hope that you have an opportunity to rest, recover, and do all (or some!) of the things that fill your cup.

We have a new Masterclass with Dr. Celine Saulnier, who will take us on a journey through the diverse ways autism manifests—highlighting the critical roles of thinking skills, language abilities, gender, emotions, and cultural factors. 👉 Register: 👈

Our wonderful kitchen team serves up nourishment beyond healthy and delicious meals! 🫶 It is a big part of why they won the Nancy Hamm award last year (which is an annual honour that recognizes the continued commitment and resilience of our exceptional staff team!).

The youth mental health crisis is growing. While the issues are troubling, your donation can change lives. 👉 If you want to support youth in crisis, please consider donating: 🫶 #MentalHealthCrisis #YouthMentalHealth #Ontario

Staff like Brendon McGrann are what make the positive, supportive culture at Pine River what it is. It is incredible to see what alumni parents and students, and staff have to say about their experience with Brendon. 🎉

Pine River youth are in the spirit of giving back this season. 🙏 They visited the Orangeville Foodbank to learn about rising food insecurity in Dufferin Country and to lend a hand creating meal kits from the foodbank shelves.

Ontario teens are experiencing a troubling decline in overall mental health. Amanda Ragazzon, our Admissions and Community Outreach Director, noted in our latest blog that she is seeing some of these worrying trends at Pine River. 👉 Read more: 👈

Support a program that *works* this #GivingSeason. Make a real difference in the lives of youth working hard to overcome addiction and mental health struggles. For 18 years, Pine River has been evaluating the impact of our treatment. Donate today: 💚