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It takes time, patience, and hard work, but you can do it - you can overcome your drug addiction problems.
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At Portage, you will be surrounded by a community of people with the same goal as you, and you will help each other make it through.
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PORTAGE NEWS
Portage Atlantic is Host to P.E.E.R. SJ – Peers Engaged in Education and Recovery
In August 2018, Portage Atlantic was pleased to host five P.E.E.R. SJ staff members, who met with the Intake Counsellor/Admissions Co-ordinator, attended a morning meeting and had a tour of the facility. P.E.E.R. SJ a community-based, addiction and mental health service that focuses on a positive future for young adults working with individuals to help… Read more »
Important Collaboration Taking Place at Portage Atlantic Cassidy Lake Centre
Within the framework of the Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) in New Brunswick, a team of professionals provide services to children and youth who have emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. A variety of services is made available and may be delivered in schools and as part of established community services. The ISD team members liaise… Read more »
Outdoor Activities: A New Partnership Benefits Portage Saint-Malachie Youth
The Portage Saint-Malachie Centre is offering its young residents new opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities thanks to a joint initiative launched with Projet Odyssée Aventures this summer. Residents of the Saint-Malachie Centre in Québec are reaping the benefits of a very successful collaborative effort between Portage and Projet Odyssée Aventures. The Saint-Malachie Centre had… Read more »
PORTAGE BLOG
Terry Fox Run: A Walk of Hope!
The Terry Fox Run celebrates the trans-Canadian run by Terrence Stanley Fox in 1980. This event, known as the Marathon of Hope, takes place every year on an international scale with the objective of raising funds for cancer research. The History of a Man Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1958. During his… Read more »
World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s Talk About It
September 10, 2018 is the 10th edition of World Suicide Prevention Day. The event seeks to promote awareness about suicide and how to prevent it. Suicide: A Social Issue According to statistics, one person attempts suicide every three seconds. One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds.[1] There are more than one million suicide… Read more »
The Evolution of Drugs: Higher Concentrations, Greater Potency
Drug use has undergone many changes over the last few years. A growing drug supply, younger drug users and highly concentrated active principles are some of the factors that need to be brought to the forefront. With the upcoming legalization of cannabis in Canada on October 17, 2018, one question has been raised repeatedly… Read more »
