National Volunteer Week 2025
Each year during National Volunteer Week, Portage Atlantic recognizes the tireless dedication of Volunteers that contribute to the success of the youth and...
Saint-Malachie residents ready to vote with confidence
The residents of Portage Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in educational activities aimed at better understanding the electoral issues and evaluating...
Microscopic World and Karate: A Day Full of Discoveries
On April 1st, adolescents and young adults from the Portage program at the Lac Écho residential centre took part in a memorable activity...
Cultural outing for the residents of the Mother and Child program
We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer...
Ceremony for the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Colette Taylor, Vice-President of Philanthropic Development, was among the distinguished recipients honoured at the regional ceremony...
Portage welcomes two addiction psychiatry fellows from McGill University
Friday, March 14, 2025 - Portage was pleased to welcome Dr. M. Alshaban and Dr. M. Alotaibi for a visit to its Montreal...
Portage Atlantic STEP Program: A hands-on path to skilled trades
At Portage Atlantic, recovery is not just about sobriety, it's also about rebuilding lives and futures. That's why the Youth Skilled Trades Exploration...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Portage in the Community: Presence at Aire Ouverte Kirkland and the Moncton Youth Hub
Mental health and addiction challenges are affecting a growing number of young people, often leaving families and loved ones feeling overwhelmed by complex...
An educational expedition for Lac Écho youth residents
As part of a school outing, the residents of Lac Écho's adolescents and young adults program explored Montreal's Biodome along with their teacher...
The dangers of cannabis on youth: Julien’s inspiring journey to recovery
At only 16, Julien's life took a turn when he used his first cannabis wax pen. This highly THC-concentrated e-cigarette quickly led him...
Plasma donation: HCPII residents give back to the community
In a remarkable show of solidarity, a few residents of HCPII (Habitations communautaires Portage II) and staff members participated in a plasma collection...
