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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 centres, dedicated to the Mother and Child...
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 for youth workers in the MRCs of...
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) gathered for an outdoor activity at the...
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 Energy Foundation of Canada. Moderated by Louis-Philippe...
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 room drinking, his only connection to the...
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 Minister - Ministry of Health and Social...
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 situations. In these moments of uncertainty, having...
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 and counselors. An opportunity to discover the...
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 into a spiral of isolation and addiction....
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 drive in partnership with Héma-Québec. This important...
Wrapped joy at the Mother-Child centre
For the second consecutive year, employees at RBC Royal Bank invited the children from the Mother and Child program to write a letter to Santa Claus, describing the gift they...
Défi sans dépendance: 500 km cycling journey to support youth in recovery
During National Addictions Awareness Week, Malyka, a graduate of the adolescent and young adult program, completed a seven-day, 500-kilometer cycling journey. This initiative aimed to raise public awareness about addiction...
Portage Atlantic: Nashwaaksis Lions Club spreads Holiday cheer with generosity
This holiday season, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club has once again shown their unwavering support for Portage Atlantic. Their generous donation of $7,449 will greatly help support the program and youth...
Portage Atlantic receives generous donation from IODE New Brunswick
Portage Atlantic were delighted to welcome back members of IODE New Brunswick, who arrived bearing essential items and recreational materials for the centre. This latest visit follows their previous contribution...
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Holiday crafting at Portage Atlantic
Residents from both communities at Portage Atlantic gathered to create holiday decorations together. The session brought warmth and festivity to the center as residents crafted handmade ornaments, each adding their...
Simple Plan Foundation: $20,000 for Portage youth
The Simple Plan Foundation held a press conference on November 22nd to announce the amounts donated to various organizations supporting at-risk youth, including the Portage Foundation. We would like to...
