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Read about what's going on at the Portage substance abuse rehabilitation centres and employment reintegration centres in Atlantic Canada.

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Visit from the Winsloe Lions Club from PEI

Portage Atlantic had the honor of hosting a visit from the esteemed Winsloe Lions Club from Prince Edward Island last week. The visit...

DPS Visit May 3, 2023

Department of Public Safety’s visit to Cassidy Lake

Portage Atlantic was happy to welcome visitors from the Department of Public Safety for a visit to the center on May, 3rd. They...

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Ministers Visit to Cassidy Lake

Portage Atlantic at Cassidy Lake had the pleasure of welcoming Health Minister Bruce Fitch, Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and Tourism, Heritage and...

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National Volunteer Week

We celebrated some of the many wonderful volunteers that contribute to the success of Portage Atlantic. The celebration included heartfelt messages from youth,...

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Dan Martell’s Amazing Story

"They did Portage" series continues with Dan's amazing story. He struggled with substance abuse in his teenage years and ended up going through...

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Luc’s Testimonial, Adult program, 1990

"My name is Luc Desjardins and I am 59 years old. I attended the Lac Écho Adult Program in 1990. That’s more than...

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A Mother’s Testimonial

"I am honoured to be able to give back to such a wonderful and meaningful program like Portage, and that I have members...

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Lunch with the Minister of Health at Cassidy Lake

This week, the Honorable Minister of Health, Mrs. Dorothy Shephard and Senior Health Officials Stéphane Bérubé and Annie Pellerin stopped by the center...

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Portage Awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada

Accreditation Canada, a national organization that supports and assesses good practices in health and social services establishments, conducted an on-site survey of Portage’s...