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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 of Parliament for Fundy Royal, Alaina Lockhart...
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 Awareness Week. Entitled Taking back control: overcoming...
Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation Donates $8,120
Thanks to an $8,120 donation from the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation last May, Portage was able to buy new hockey equipment for its Lac Écho residential centre for youth in...
An Evening at the Theatre for Lac Écho Residents
Four female residents and two counsellors from the Lac Écho Program for Adults attended a showing of the play « Of Mice and Men » on Tuesday November 6th thanks to a...
The Willie O’Ree Fundraising Dinner – Celebrating a Fredericton Legend!
The Willie O’Ree Fundraising Dinner – Celebrating a Fredericton Legend – was held at the Fredericton Inn on September 21, 2018. The event was sponsored by the Lions Nashwaaksis Club...
Portage Atlantic Recognition Celebration 2018
On September 16, 2018, Portage Atlantic paid tribute to 25 youth who completed the residential phase of their rehabilitation treatment program, and 11 who have maintained a positive lifestyle since...
Portage Atlantic Receives Financial Contribution for its Peer Support Group
On behalf of the Fredericton youth and families who are helped by Portage Atlantic, we thank the Fredericton Community Foundation for their investment in the Portage Atlantic Peer Support Project...
From our Hearts to Yours Project
“From our Hearts to Yours” Project 2017-2018 Lions of District N-1 was the result of the thoughtfulness and efforts from District N-1 Governor (2017-2018) Lion Paul Cousins and (Mrs.) Lion...
Sports and Rehabilitation: New Gym Equipment for Youth at the Portage Lac Écho Centre
Last summer, the Lac Écho residential centre for youth got a new gym with the help of Serge Marchant, President of Saint-Denis Thompson, who set up the new space. With...
Portage Atlantic is Host to P.E.E.R. SJ – Peers Engaged in Education and Recovery
In August 2018, Portage Atlantic was pleased to host five P.E.E.R. SJ staff members, who met with the Intake Counsellor/Admissions Co-ordinator, attended a morning meeting and had a tour of...
$1,250,000 NET Given to Portage to Rebuild Lives
The 15th Edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on September 20, 2018, at Windsor Station’s Salle des pas perdus was another wonderful success. This year, the evening paid...
Important Collaboration Taking Place at Portage Atlantic Cassidy Lake Centre
Within the framework of the Integrated Services Delivery (ISD) in New Brunswick, a team of professionals provide services to children and youth who have emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. ...
Terry Fox Run: A Walk of Hope!
The Terry Fox Run celebrates the trans-Canadian run by Terrence Stanley Fox in 1980. This event, known as the Marathon of Hope, takes place every year on an international scale...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Let’s Talk About It
September 10, 2018 is the 10th edition of World Suicide Prevention Day. The event seeks to promote awareness about suicide and how to prevent it. Suicide: A Social Issue...
The Evolution of Drugs: Higher Concentrations, Greater Potency
Drug use has undergone many changes over the last few years. A growing drug supply, younger drug users and highly concentrated active principles are some of the factors that need...
International Overdose Awareness Day: Promoting Understanding of a Global Problem
International Overdose Awareness Day was established in 2001 and takes place every year on August 31st. The event aims to raise public awareness of overdose and help people recognize its...
