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Philanthropy: Dan Martell Helps Portage Atlantic During the Pandemic
On April 12, 2020, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping through Canada, Portage Atlantic received a $10,000 donation from long-time supporter Dan Martell and his family. This generous...
Quarantine Induction at Cassidy Lake
As the COVID-19 continues to progress worldwide, Portage Atlantic similarly continues to adjust its programs to provide a safe and healthy environment for its residents and staff. Acting swiftly to...
School and Rehabilitation: Portage Adapts to Confinement Measures
On-site schooling is an integral part of the youth program at Portage’s rehabilitation centres across Canada. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, schools everywhere have been forced to close and Portage...
Brent Miller LIVE: A Musical Evening
Brent Miller LIVE is a trio band based out of Toronto, Ontario. Praised for their musical aptitudes and energy on the wedding and events scene, the Portage Ontario community and...
Portage Ontario and ForgeX Athletic Training Centre
Throughout the first week of May 2020, ForgeX Athletic Training Centre based out of Fergus Ontario generously donated their time and expertise to raise awareness around Portage Ontario’s Bunker House Project....
Bunker House Project: Our Urgent Appeal
When the province first declared a state of emergency and issued safety directives to essential services, Portage had to act swiftly to ensure the health and well-being of our current...
Rehabilitation and Confinement: As Seen Through A Residential Centre for Adolescents
As a result of the public health state of emergency announced by the Québec government in March 2020, Portage has implemented extraordinary measures in its rehabilitation centres. Visits and weekend...
Online Therapeutic Community: Rehabilitation From A Distance
The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted people all over the world for several months now and on many levels. Community organizations have been hit hard by isolation measures, quarantines and...
The “Maître de sa vie” Program Now Available to Youth
In 2018, Portage launched an innovative intervention program for individuals with concurrent substance use and post-traumatic stress disorders. This addition to Portage’s constantly evolving rehabilitation services offering was made possible...
Lewis Fitness Centre: What Youth Have to Say
The Lewis Fitness Weight and Cardio Room is proving to be a great benefit for the male and female communities. Rather than extrapolate the benefit of fitness activities, here is...
Personal Connections Build Portage Awareness
On October 24, 2019, Portage Ontario hosted its first awareness event. Held at a restaurant in downtown Toronto, Mr. Michael Howlett, a Governor of Portage and past Board Chair of...
Pedal for Portage
The 2nd annual Pedal for Portage cycling event in Elora took place on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Portage Ontario is grateful to all the cyclists and volunteers who took part...
ROTARY OF GUELPH SOUTH BURSARY
Portage Ontario was presented in January with a three-year grant from the Rotary of Guelph South in support of the Portage Ontario Bursary Awards Program. Created in 2018, the program...
A Mural for the West Island Centre
Young residents from the Lac Écho rehabilitation centre for Anglophone youth painted a mural for one of the classrooms at the West Island Centre in late December. Residents and teachers...
Portage and Bell, a silver anniversary
For over 25 years, Portage has relied on Bell Canada's unwavering support in its fight against drug addiction. Bell's « Let's Talk » initiative, launched 10 years ago, raises funds to improve...
Holiday Season Kick-off at Cassidy Lake
A decorated tree, thoughtful gifts, Christmas music, sweets and enormous appreciation, makes the annual Lions event the perfect kick-off to the holiday season. Every first Sunday of December, the Lions...
