Fundy Silverados Friendship Club Supports Portage Atlantic

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Amber Young, Admissions Coordinator at Portage Atlantic, was honoured to receive a cheque on April 21 while attending a weekly meeting of the Fundy Silverados Friendship Club, held at the Sussex and Area Seniors’ Centre. The Fundy Silverados is a group of men dedicated to fellowship and community support. Guided by their mission — “to… Read more »

Choosing to Move Forward: One Decision That Changed Everything

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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 in the cycle of addiction for 12 years. I wasn’t a chronic user: I always worked and continued my studies. I’m fortunate to have… Read more »

My teenager is using: when should I worry and what should I do as a parent?

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Talking about substance use with your teen is never easy. Between normal adolescent experimentation, peer pressure, academic stress and social media influences, parents often wonder when they should be concerned about substance use. Substance use among young people can’t be characterized simply in terms of what’s “normal” as opposed to what’s “problematic”. There are a… Read more »

A Gastronomic Experience in Support of Portage’s Mission

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Heartfelt thanks to the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for its generous support to the Portage Foundation! On Tuesday, February 17, we had the pleasure of joining La Table du chef, graciously hosted by the hotel. A unique culinary experience that brought together 14 influential leaders from the business community at Rosélys restaurant. Under the direction… Read more »

Self-Medication: When Young People Try to Alleviate their Suffering

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Could substance use be hiding an attempt to survive? Adolescence and the transition to adulthood are often synonymous with instability and challenges. For many adolescents, hormonal changes, a desire for autonomy and the will to define oneself are intertwined with mental health issues. An increasing number of youth struggle with anxiety, depression or ADHD. Self-medication… Read more »

Women and Addiction Symposium, Transforming Words into Action

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On April 10 & 11, Portage proudly hosted its second symposium: “Women and Addiction” in Moncton, New Brunswick. The symposium, held with the overarching goal of eliminating barriers to meaningful addiction treatment for women and their children, aims to enhance understanding of the impacts of social determinants of health. Addressing addiction with a focus on… Read more »

Official Opening Garderie Ribambelle Montréal

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March 18 marked the official inauguration of Garderie Ribambelle Montréal, the first Portage-subsidized daycare. This event, held at the Mother and Child centre, originated from Portage’s strong dedication to assisting mothers facing addiction issues regain control over their lives while preserving their vital bond with their children. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to… Read more »