I Always Wanted to be Part of a Catalyst for Change
We interviewed Kathie Rodger, Director of the Portage Atlantic Centre for adolescents, to learn about her professional career and her role in our...
Maître de sa vie: a People-Centered Program
In order to carry out its initial mission, which is to develop essential personal growth skills for adults with alcohol or drug addiction,...
Alcohol and Drug Use in Women
Have women fallen into the insidious trap of alcohol and drug use? Recent studies on the prevalence of alcohol and drug use among...
New Studies Link Cannabis Use to Violence and Depression
A new study conducted by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and Oxford University has linked cannabis use in...
Giving is receiving!
There are many benefits to volunteering whether it is motivated by societal needs or more personal reasons. While giving of one’s time, knowledge...
Christmas Magic at Portage
Thanks to several Portage Foundation partners, residents of the Portage rehabilitation centres received a wide array of Christmas presents during the 2018 Holiday...
Journey to the Heart of Addiction
My journey began 34 years ago when I joined the Portage team to become a drug addiction counsellor. Today, I am the director...
Pedal for Portage Raises $94,000!
On September 22, 2018, cyclists, both young and old, took to the country roads and scenic trails that make up the region of...
The Lions Bring Holiday Cheer to the Portage Atlantic Residents
The Lions bring Holiday cheer to the Portage Atlantic residents at the Annual Christmas Party, on Sunday, December 9, 2018 As they do...
A Woman’s Path From Nurse to Director
I’ve always wanted to help others, to serve something greater than myself and to make a difference. When I was younger, I always...
One Month After The Legalization of Cannabis
After more than a month following the legalization of cannabis in Canada, many observations can be made. The cannabis shortage affecting many of...
The 16th Anniversary of MIRE: The Coming of Age in Employment Reintegration Services
Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the MIRE conference room was transformed to accommodate an anniversary party! In light of MIRE’s 16th year of operation,...
Alcohol and Drug Use: The Ongoing Issue of Prevention
Governments and organizations are being pressured to find effective means of dealing with substance abuse problems and prevention is seen as a key factor in...
The Users’ Committee and its Quizzzz!
Have you heard of the Portage Users’ Committee? This small group of fierce residents from Portage centres located in the Montreal area meet...
Visit from Federal Minister of Health
Portage Atlantic had the pleasure of welcoming The Honourable Ginette Pettipas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health (photo: fourth from the right) and Member...
Portage and Bell Unite to Overcome Mental Illness and Addiction
Portage was invited to give a presentation on its services at Bell headquarters on Wednesday October 3, 2018 as part of Mental Illness...
