The program is for youth aged 14 to 21 from Québec.
3 to 6 months. The program’s duration is determined by each individual’s needs, motivation, and readiness for treatment.
All Portage programs in Quebec are free of charge and are largely funded by the Government of Quebec and Portage's partners.
For residents of other provinces, please contact us for more information.
The centre is in Prevost, in the Laurentian.
Address: 1790, chemin du lac Écho, Prevost (Québec) JOR 1TO.
The youth program is bilingual, offered in English and in French.
Admission is voluntary. A referral from a healthcare professional is not required. Anyone can apply for admission.
A meeting with a staff member helps assess the individual's needs and motivation to begin therapy.
Each program is tailored to the individual, and the pace of family visits depends on their progress.
In general, family visits begin after three weeks of therapy and gradually increase as the resident advances in their treatment.
Yes. The program includes an on-site school.
Attending school is mandatory for all participants.
The program is for youth aged 14 to 21, living with substance use disorder.
3 to 6 months. The program’s duration is determined by each individual’s needs, motivation, and readiness for treatment.
The program is free of charge for New Brunswick residents, thanks to funding from the Government of New Brunswick and Portage’s partners.
For residents of other Atlantic provinces, please contact us for more information.
The centre is located on the shores of Cassidy Lake, near Sussex, New Brunswick, in the Norton area.
Civic address: 1275, route 865, Cassidy Lake (New Brunswick) E4E 5Y6
Mailing address: P.O. Box 339, Norton, NB, E5T 1J7
The program is bilingual, offered in English and in French.
Admission is voluntary. You do not need a referral from a health professional. Anyone can apply for admission.
Afterward, a meeting is scheduled with an admission counselor to assess the individual's needs and motivation to begin therapy, in order to determine if they are a good fit for the residential program.
Each program is tailored to the individual, and the pace of family visits depends on their progress.
In general, family visits begin after three weeks of therapy and gradually increase as the resident advance in their treatment.
Yes. The program includes an on-site school operated by teachers from the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
School attendance is mandatory for youth who have not yet obtained their high school diploma or equivalent. For those who have already completed their studies, continuing education is optional.
Classes are offered part-time and are tailored to each youth’s needs and interests. The program also offers the opportunity to take the Canadian Adult Education Credential course (formerly known as the GED).
Finally, youth who complete the residential phase of the program and wish to pursue post-secondary education may apply for a Portage Atlantic bursary to help cover tuition and book costs.