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Portage Atlantic saved my life
On April 24, Vicki Grondin shared her story on CFAI FM, speaking with great sincerity about her journey toward recovery. She reflected on the challenges she faced while struggling with...
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 self-harm for the numbness I craved. At...
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...
Portage was my last chance; and I had gone through a lot of chances
I arrived at Portage as an altered and damaged version of myself, filled with anger and continuous reckless behavior. During the year leading up to my admission date, my world...
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 the opportunities life offered me and, let's...
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....
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 longer see the light at the end...
You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone
These are the words of Alexandre, a graduate from the adult day program in Quebec, spoken during the Recognition Ceremony held on December 8th at the Grand Théâtre de Québec....
From the Abyss to the Light: My Journey at Portage
I'd like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the guidance and support I received during my drug rehab therapy at the Portage program for mental health...
Portage, my saving grace that I will always cherish
Eric's journey from addiction to recovery is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of second chances. Before going to Portage Atlantic, Eric faced overwhelming challenges, trapped in a...
Back to school: A journey from darkness to hope with Portage
For many, the back to school season is a fresh start, a chance to set new goals and embrace new opportunities. But for Kaylee, this season means much more than...
By exploring the root causes of my addiction, I finally found freedom
Today, I'd like to tell you about my journey since I started therapy on February 8, 2022. I left the Abitibi region to attend Portage's Mother and Child Centre. At...
Substance use had taken over my life and I lost everything
Before coming to Portage, I was an alcoholic and I resorted to drugs that I would use everyday. Substance use had taken over my life and slowly but surely, I...
All it takes is an open mind and one foot in the door
Before Portage, jail was a looming threat: possession with intent to traffic, driving under the influence, and possession of methamphetamine. I had no intention of going to therapy until I...
I knew I was in an awful state. I could barely recognize myself.
I started using so I wouldn't have to feel anything anymore. Unfortunately, all it did was make matters worse. I endured some unimaginable experiences: aggression, violence, heavy substance use. I...
The more I used, the more I resented everyone on the planet
My life before Portage was chaos. I wasn't living, I was surviving. I experienced perinatal bereavement, but never really faced up to it. Then my father passed away and I...
