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A great man has left us: A tribute to Alban D’Amours
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Alban D'Amours, former President and CEO of Desjardins Group, and a long-time governor and ambassador for Portage. A wise advisor, compassionate...
Self-Medication: When Young People Try to Alleviate their Suffering
Could substance use be hiding an attempt to survive? Adolescence and the transition to adulthood are often synonymous with instability and challenges. For many adolescents, hormonal changes, a desire for...
A unique climbing activity thanks to the Bon Départ Foundation
Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching climbing activity in September, supervised by the...
Huîtres en affaires 2025 : The Philanthropic Culinary Experience of the Year
November 6, 2025 - The 6th edition of Huîtres en affaires took place yesterday at the Complexe Desjardins. This philanthropic culinary experience, under the theme of gourmet street food, brought...
Portage Québec Celebrates Its 222 Graduates
On October 26, Portage celebrated the success of 222 graduates during its annual Recognition Ceremony-an event filled with emotion and pride. For the first time, the ceremony was held at...
Portage is an investment in yourself
I can honestly say that Portage completely changed my life… Nothing was ever just black or white for me while I was there, but one thing's for sure: I am...
Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction (continued)
Insights from youth and counsellors In January of this year, we published an article uncovering an unsettling truth: social media has become the main gateway to substance use among youth....
Honouring Truth and Reconciliation at Portage
On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Portage Mother and Child and Portage Atlantic communities came together in a spirit of respect, listening,...
Recognition Ceremony 2025: Portage Atlantic Celebrates Its Graduates
On October 5, Portage Atlantic proudly celebrated the success of 28 young graduates from its rehabilitation centre in Cassidy Lake during the annual Recognition Ceremony. This heartfelt event is more...
Family Day at Portage Saint-Malachie
On September 28, families of our residents came together for a warm and meaningful day at Portage Saint-Malachie. The day began with a delicious meal prepared by our chef Maryse...
Workshops that transform at Portage Saint-Malachie
At the adolescents and young adult program at Portage Saint-Malachie, sobriety is not just a destination - it's a journey of self-discovery. Through creative and physical activities, young people have...
22nd edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes
During the 22nd edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on September 25, Portage raised a record net amount of $1,850,000. We are very proud of this exceptional outcome....
Recovery Walk – 3rd Annual Event at Beaver Lake
This year marked the third edition of the Recovery Walk, a growing tradition made possible through the continued partnership between Portage and Kim Bellas, Founder of Sober is the New...
“The Mother and Child Program gave me renewed confidence and stability”
Living in a supervised apartment at HCP1 (Habitations Communautaires Portage) was above all an important part of proving to youth protection authorities that I could be trusted with full custody...
Portage successfully concludes its 52nd Annual General Meeting
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Portage held its 52nd Annual General Meeting in a hybrid format, welcoming many Governors and Board Members in person, while also offering a live webcast...
I betrayed all my values to continue using drugs
My name is Mathis. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recovering addict**. My mother wasn't there for part of my childhood because of her substance use. Her absence and...
