Celebrating Graduates Across Canada
During the October 21-22 weekend, Portage celebrated its graduates at traditional Recognition Day ceremonies across Canada. More than 250 graduates received their diploma,...
Sivahar, Youth program, Elora, 2023
From a very young age I was looking for a way out, I felt trapped, but I always remained hopeful that there would...
May, Mother & Child Program, 2022
I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13. I lost both my parents while I was still in my teens,...
From Addiction to Recovery: 5 Stages of Change
Recovery day, which is celebrated every year on September 30, helps raise awareness about the complexity of addiction while also sending an important...
Samuel, Mental Health and Addiction Centre, 2017
Perseverance and Determination This is the story of the journey that saved my life: I had always enjoyed partying ever since I was...
Regan, Adolescent Program, Cassidy Lake, 2021
Portage gave me my voice back Growing up I was around drugs a lot. One of my brothers started using when I was...
The Dark Side of Dopamine: Pleasure, Drugs and Solutions
Dopamine plays a central role in our well-being and our ability to experience feelings of pleasure and motivation. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter; often...
Frédéric-Samuel’s Testimonial, Québec City Day Centre, 2019
The Mechanics of a Life This is my story: I discovered my passion for mechanics very early in life and in a rather...
