Portage Quebec
Since its first centre was opened in 1973, Portage has helped tens of thousands of people to take back control of their lives with its specialised drug addiction rehabilitation programs in Quebec.
In the therapeutic community environment, residents work through the underlying issues that caused their substance abuse and develop a set of social competencies that will help them deal with the challenges of everyday life without resorting to drug abuse. They develop the self-esteem and confidence to go on to lead healthy, productive, drug-free lives.
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Testimonials
“We’ve all suffered in our past; we were lost and didn’t have the slightest clue how to even be happy. It’s as though the events in our lives were given to us as puzzle pieces to reach our goals. But none of the pieces ever fit together no matter how hard we tried. Our puzzle pieces may not have fit before but being here we have found that every one of us has a piece of that puzzle in him. And we’ve completed the first step to reaching our happiness.” –Luna
"The most important transformation that I underwent at Portage was to increase my self-confidence and to learn how to manage my emotions. Before I went to Portage, I managed my emotions with drugs. Now, I can deal with everyday situations much better that I used to - I can face these situations. I'm working to become an engineer." - Miguel
Portage Québec News
The 17th Edition of The Soirée des Grands Philanthropes: Sharing a Meal, Saving Lives
The 17th edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes benefitting Portage was held on October 24, 2020. Due to Public Health directives, the winning formula of the annual event, which usually gathers together more than 700 distinguished members of the business community, had to be completely redesigned. So, this year, participants once again offered their… Read more »
Music Soothes the Soul
It is a well-known fact that music is an effective therapy that allows a person to escape, open up, heal, and find themself. At the Lac Écho Portage Drug Rehabilitation Centre (Prévost), residents have access to an incredible music studio largely funded by the Simple Plan Foundation. An Integrated Music Program In addition to struggling… Read more »
The Users Committee of Montreal is Recruiting!
The Users Committee of Montreal is recruiting amongst members of its support services within Portage’s entourage! Portage’s Users Committee of Montreal is seeking new members among participants of Portage’s family and friends support services who are interested in joining the committee and bringing their own experience. In order to gain an overall global view of… Read more »
Portage’s Board of Trustees
Generously offering their time, the members of Portage's Board of Trustees oversee the proper functioning of the organisation. Many of them sit on various committees that support clinical and administrative programs.
- Peter A. Howlett, President
- André Chagnon, Vice President
- Kimberly Miousse, Treasurer
- Tricia L. Kuhl
- Paul Côté
- Michel Dallaire
- Michel Décary
- Rose-Mélanie Drivod
- Stéphane Dufort
- Jacques Duchesneau
- Brian Evans
- Jane Howlett
- Nicole Bureau-Tobin
- Russell King
- Richard Legault
- Todd Nishimura
- Roderick C. Nolan
- Dorothy Reitman
- Georgia Tournas
- Marcel Villeneuve
- Ann Vroom
- Harvey Yarosky
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