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Every sober day brings me back to who I really am
When I was 14 years old, I had my first sip of alcohol. I was hanging out with a friend and thought it would make me look cool. By 16,...
A Lifeline When We Needed It Most
I will be forever grateful to Portage Atlantic - Moncton Community Care Program Services for the life-changing support they provided to my son during one of the most difficult periods...
At Portage, I learned to become the person I was meant to be.
Portage has had a lasting impact on my life in ways that are difficult to fully put into words. What once felt like my last chance became one of the...
Moncton Community Care: Support That Makes a Difference
Participating in the Moncton Community Care Program, Portage's outreach program for families, has been one of the most valuable supports our family has found throughout our journey. While online meetings...
When a Child Finds Their Way Back, a Family Heals
On November 16, 2024, my daughter Riley ran away from home. For 108 days, I lived with a constant ache of not knowing where she was, how she was, or...
Even in Loss, Portage Gave Me Light
It's hard to express in a few words the impact Portage has had on myself and my loved ones. Portage Atlantic has been part of my life in one way...
Hope Grows When a Young Person Is Believed In
There was a time when we were terrified we might lose our daughter to addiction. As parents, there is no greater pain than watching your child struggle and feeling helpless,...
Choosing to Move Forward: One Decision That Changed Everything
Hello,It will always be my pleasure to share my story for Portage. This was my first experience in therapy, and it truly changed my life forever. I had been trapped...
While my daughter was moving forward in her therapy, I was moving forward in mine as well.
We are sharing the testimony of the mother of an adolescent who participated in the adolescent and young adult program in Saint-Malachie. Here, she writes a message of gratitude to...
“Post-care follow-up helps me stay in action”
"When I arrived at Portage, I had no idea I would be so well supported by the staff at the CDJ (Quebec Day Centre). The counsellors saw potential in me...
“A Community That Helped Me Out of the Isolation I Was Living In”
I attended the aftercare program assiduously and still go every two weeks. Due to my age, my sobriety and the fact that I'm retired, my social circle has become much...
« During the program, I learned how to live again. »
My name is Masha. I’m 21 years old and I’m a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. This is my story. As a child, I was full of life, always cheerful,...
Portage is an investment in yourself
I can honestly say that Portage completely changed my life… Nothing was ever just black or white for me while I was there, but one thing's for sure: I am...
“The Mother and Child Program gave me renewed confidence and stability”
Living in a supervised apartment at HCP1 (Habitations Communautaires Portage) was above all an important part of proving to youth protection authorities that I could be trusted with full custody...
I betrayed all my values to continue using drugs
My name is Mathis. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recovering addict**. My mother wasn't there for part of my childhood because of her substance use. Her absence and...
Portage gave us our son back
After our son overdosed, we knew he needed help - and fast - only we had no idea how to get it. We felt like we were flailing and spiraling...
