Over the last two decades, Portage Atlantic has touched the lives of hundreds of teenagers who come to Portage seeking to break free from their addiction so they can lead a better life. Volunteer work is valued throughout the year at Portage Atlantic and, once a year; we hold a special recognition ceremony for our… Read more »
Many points of view have been put forward in speeches concerning the legalization of marijuana. Those in favour of the initiative denounce the failure of the repressive approach and the exorbitant costs associated with criminalization. Those on the other side of the issue fear that legalization will trivialize the impact of marijuana and encourage young… Read more »
In addition to being a residential drug addiction rehabilitation program that focuses on helping vulnerable youth to stop using drugs, Portage Ontario is about empowering its residents to develop a healthy lifestyle – eating well, sleeping well, and enjoying social and recreational activities. Portage works hard to offer diverse programming so that youth can learn… Read more »
Rehabilitating youth who are struggling with life’s challenges and reintegrating them drug-free into society to become successful and productive adults has been Portage Ontario’s mission for over three decades. The help of our community partners has been invaluable in fulfilling this mission: it really does take a village. Portage is very grateful to the following community-minded… Read more »
On June 7th, 2017, parents from the Saint-Malachie region were invited to attend a briefing session designed to help them understand the current issues of youth’s drug use and the impact of the social media’s new reality. Serge Comeau, speaker and Regional Director at Portage Saint-Malachie, a centre offering a specific program for adolescents with… Read more »
There is a saying that imitation is the best form of flattery. Over the past 45 years, the Portage model of treatment has been replicated in more than a dozen countries, always with our enthusiastic support and participation. Our story with the Hungarians’ therapeutic community movement spans more than a quarter of a century. In… Read more »
Telegraph-Journal ”But his life didn’t always involve drugs. The 21-year-old says he had a normal childhood, attending St. Stephen High School and maintaining a healthy social life. But he then entered university and became attracted to a life of partying. And tragedy soon followed. His older brother was in a serious car accident where he… Read more »
Many points of view have been put forward in speeches concerning the legalization of marijuana. Those in favour of the initiative denounce the failure of the repressive approach and the exorbitant costs associated with criminalization. Those on the other side of the issue fear that legalization will trivialize the impact of marijuana and encourage young… Read more »
April is the National Social Work Month and Portage is acknowledging the work and dedication of the social workers who work with residents on a daily basis. This year’s theme, proposed by the Canadian Association of Social Work, is Social Work: The Power to Empower! At Portage, the resident’s goal is to overcome their addiction… Read more »
Natalie Hugues, a 2015 graduate of Portage Atlantic residential rehabilitation program, spoke of her journey from drug dependency to recovery. Currently a student at the New Brunswick Community College, Natalie has been sober for over two years and credits the Portage Atlantic Youth Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Centre with turning her life around. Natalie, along with… Read more »
