Why asking for help doesn’t make you a bad parent
“Sobriety will be one of the greatest gifts we will ever give ourselves.” – Noah, Adolescent Program, Elora
How to Tell if You Have an Alcohol Problem in 4 Steps
“I didn’t want to live this life of addiction” – John, Adolescent program, 2020
Suicide Prevention Week 2023
Anne-Marie’s Testimonial, Adolescent Program, 2004
Vaping and Wax Pens: New Ways of Consuming Among Young People
Why asking for help doesn’t make you a bad parent
Illicit drug use among youth can stem from various factors including social pressure, curiosity, anxiety, depression or a desire to experience strong sensations. Despite these common motivations for drug use, parents don’t always recognize the early signs of substance use… Read more »
“Sobriety will be one of the greatest gifts we will ever give ourselves.” – Noah, Adolescent Program, Elora
On his Recognition Day, two years after finishing the residential program at Portage Elora, Noah delivered a heartfelt speech to his peers, their families and the Portage staff. Here is a glimpse of his testimonial. “Sobriety will be one of… Read more »
How to Tell if You Have an Alcohol Problem in 4 Steps
The health risks linked to excessive alcohol use are well-known and have been the focus of numerous awareness campaigns. But it’s not always easy to assess your alcohol consumption. Below are guidelines you can use to determine if you have… Read more »
“I didn’t want to live this life of addiction” – John, Adolescent program, 2020
What made you ask for help. Tell us about that process. A counsellor at school told me about Portage. I was not ready to even think about a treatment at that time, but it was still in the back of… Read more »
Suicide Prevention Week 2023
The 33rd annual Suicide Prevention Week will take place from February 5th to 11th. Held under the theme ʺPrevention is Better than Deathʺ, the campaign seeks to promote dialogue and sharing in order to save lives and support people who… Read more »
Anne-Marie’s Testimonial, Adolescent Program, 2004
« À 15 ans, j’étais prise en charge par la DPJ. J’avais de mauvaises fréquentations, je n’allais plus à l’école. Mes parents me pouvaient plus prendre soin de moi. C’est lorsque j’étais en centre jeunesse que mon entourage m’a proposé… Read more »