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Pourquoi demander de laide ne fait pas de vous un mauvais parent

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....
« La sobriété sera toujours l’un des plus beaux cadeaux que l’on puisse s’offrir.» – Noah, Programme pour adolescents, Portage Elora

“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...
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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...
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“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...
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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,...
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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...
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Vaping and Wax Pens: New Ways of Consuming Among Young People

They are practical, odorless, less expensive, easy to get and more discreet. Electronic cigarettes have become ubiquitous in Canadian society and among young...
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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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Awareness Event 2023

On January 17, 2023, Portage Ontario hosted its first awareness event of the year. Held at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, the evening...

Why asking for help doesn’t make you a bad parent

March 9, 2023

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

March 2, 2023

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

February 22, 2023

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

February 16, 2023

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

February 9, 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

February 2, 2023

« 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 »