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No matter where I go, I know I have a place I can call home

When I arrived at Portage, I was broken. I was in pain, I cried, and I ran from everything that scared me. I...
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Choosing sobriety: A growing movement

Over the past few years, alcohol consumption has decreased significantly in Canada, while non-alcoholic beverages have become increasingly popular. This shift in consumer...
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Portage showed me how to be the best version of myself

I started drinking when I was only nine years old, under pressure from my own mother. As I got older, I learned to...
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Women and Addiction: Offering Understanding and Support

On March 8, Portage marked International Women's Rights Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the issues women face in various aspects of...
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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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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...
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Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Youth mental health, a priority

While conversations about mental health have come a long way over the past few decades, there is still much work ahead. According to...
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Portage taught me about true self-love

I arrived at Portage Saint-Malachie on June 19, 2023. I was 17 years old and my life was falling apart. I could no...