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Every sober day brings me back to who I really am

When I was 14 years old, I had my first sip of alcohol. I was hanging out with a friend and thought it would make me look cool. By 16,...
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Portage Welcomes Education Professionals to Lac Écho

On July 8, Portage welcomed 33 education professionals to its Lac Écho facility for a tour and presentation of its Adolescent and Young Adult Program (14 to 21 years old).  Organized in collaboration...
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A Lifeline When We Needed It Most

I will be forever grateful to Portage Atlantic - Moncton Community Care Program Services for the life-changing support they provided to my son during one of the most difficult periods...
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A Partnership that Supports Well-being and Social Reintegration

For more than 15 years, the Fondation Carmand Normand has played a key role alongside Portage by supporting initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and the factors that...
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Clinical Ethics Workshops: Supporting Informed Decisions

Since January 2026, Portage has held a series of five clinical ethics workshops, bringing together 142 participants from its teams and leadership across all centres.  These sessions aimed to highlight...
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At Portage, I learned to become the person I was meant to be.

Portage has had a lasting impact on my life in ways that are difficult to fully put into words. What once felt like my last chance became one of the...
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Your Community Garden at Cassidy Lake Grows Through Community Support

Under sunny skies and surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Cassidy Lake, youth in treatment, Portage staff, and members of Lions District N1 came together last week for another meaningful...
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Quebec Golf Open : An Outpouring of Generosity for Youth and Adults

On June 8, the 31st edition of the Portage Québec Golf Tournament brought together 148 players at the Royal Québec Golf Club for an outstanding day in support of a...
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Moncton Community Care: Support That Makes a Difference

Participating in the Moncton Community Care Program, Portage's outreach program for families, has been one of the most valuable supports our family has found throughout our journey. While online meetings...
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Portage Brief | Mental health, homelessness and substance use

This brief is available in French only. Portage has submitted a brief entitled « S'unir pour mieux soutenir : du repérage à l'arrimage des services spécialisés pour un rétablissement durable...
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Portage Hosts the Global Leadership Exchange in Montreal

On June 1, Portage had the privilege of welcoming ten experts from Canada, New Zealand, and the United States to its Montreal facilities as part of the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) 2026. ...
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Montreal Golf Open: A Memorable Day in Support of Lac Écho Youth

Under bright sunshine and summer-like temperatures, the 28th edition of the Portage Golf Open took place on June 1. For the second consecutive year, the event was held at the...
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When a Child Finds Their Way Back, a Family Heals

On November 16, 2024, my daughter Riley ran away from home. For 108 days, I lived with a constant ache of not knowing where she was, how she was, or...
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Even in Loss, Portage Gave Me Light

It's hard to express in a few words the impact Portage has had on myself and my loved ones. Portage Atlantic has been part of my life in one way...
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Hope Grows When a Young Person Is Believed In

There was a time when we were terrified we might lose our daughter to addiction. As parents, there is no greater pain than watching your child struggle and feeling helpless,...
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Fundy Silverados Friendship Club Supports Portage Atlantic

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...
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Choosing to Move Forward: One Decision That Changed Everything

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

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...