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Advanced training for partners in the Chaudière-Appalaches region

Last year, two Portage Saint-Malachie staff members (Jackie Brousseau and Myriam Khediri) led a training day on prevention and awareness of sexual exploitation...
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Outdoor Activity at Portage Lac Écho

On Saturday, March 8th, about fifteen participants from various social reintegration programs (Mother-Child, Mental Health and Addiction, Adults, and Adolescents and Young Adults)...
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Portage participates in Valero Energy Foundation of Canada panel

As part of International Women's Rights Day, we had the privilege of participating in a panel hosted by our generous partner, the Valero...
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From Isolation to Entrepreneurship: Christian’s Inspiring Journey

At 43, alcohol had completely isolated Christian from the outside world. A former hotel general manager, he spent his days alone in his...
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Portage Transforms Young People’s Lives Through Education and Therapy

The Portage Lac Écho Centre provides a space where young people can learn to rebuild their lives and lead a substance-free life. This...
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Visit of the National Director of Youth Protection to Portage Lac Écho

February 21, 2025 - The Portage centre at Lac Écho welcomed Ms. Lesley Hill, National Director of Youth Protection (DPJ) and Associate Deputy...
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Portage and Aire Ouverte: A partnership to support youth and their families

Mental health and addiction challenges affect a growing number of youths, often leaving families and parents feeling helpless in the face of these...
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The Employment Reintegration Centre transformed my professional career

Having only completed Grade 10, I worked for minimal wages for many years and learned "on the job". I wasn't always receptive to...
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Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction

Over the past few years, more and more young people have been buying drugs through major social media platforms. Online access to drugs...