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Montreal Golf Open: A Memorable Day in Support of Lac Écho Youth
Under bright sunshine and summer-like temperatures, the 28th edition of the Portage Golf Open took place on June 1. For the second consecutive year, the event was held at the...
When a Child Finds Their Way Back, a Family Heals
On November 16, 2024, my daughter Riley ran away from home. For 108 days, I lived with a constant ache of not knowing where she was, how she was, or...
Even in Loss, Portage Gave Me Light
It's hard to express in a few words the impact Portage has had on myself and my loved ones. Portage Atlantic has been part of my life in one way...
Hope Grows When a Young Person Is Believed In
There was a time when we were terrified we might lose our daughter to addiction. As parents, there is no greater pain than watching your child struggle and feeling helpless,...
Fundy Silverados Friendship Club Supports Portage Atlantic
Amber Young, Admissions Coordinator at Portage Atlantic, was honoured to receive a cheque on April 21 while attending a weekly meeting of the Fundy Silverados Friendship Club, held at the...
Choosing to Move Forward: One Decision That Changed Everything
Hello,It will always be my pleasure to share my story for Portage. This was my first experience in therapy, and it truly changed my life forever. I had been trapped...
My teenager is using: when should I worry and what should I do as a parent?
Talking about substance use with your teen is never easy. Between normal adolescent experimentation, peer pressure, academic stress and social media influences, parents often wonder when they should be concerned...
A Gastronomic Experience in Support of Portage’s Mission
Heartfelt thanks to the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for its generous support to the Portage Foundation! On Tuesday, February 17, we had the pleasure of joining La Table du chef,...
While my daughter was moving forward in her therapy, I was moving forward in mine as well.
We are sharing the testimony of the mother of an adolescent who participated in the adolescent and young adult program in Saint-Malachie. Here, she writes a message of gratitude to...
“Post-care follow-up helps me stay in action”
"When I arrived at Portage, I had no idea I would be so well supported by the staff at the CDJ (Quebec Day Centre). The counsellors saw potential in me...
“A Community That Helped Me Out of the Isolation I Was Living In”
I attended the aftercare program assiduously and still go every two weeks. Due to my age, my sobriety and the fact that I'm retired, my social circle has become much...
$20,000 Donation Supports Youth Programs at Cassidy Lake
Carol Tracey, Director of Development for Portage Atlantic, recently met with Board Director Derrick Bishop from the New Brunswick Children's Foundation to receive an incredibly generous donation of $20,000 in...
The Magic of the Holidays with RBC Royal Bank at Portage’s Mother and Child Program
During the holiday season, the dedicated team at RBC Royal Bank brought smiles and sparkle to the eyes of children in Portage's Mother and Child Program for the third year...
« We finally have our son back with the help of Portage Atlantic »
Testimonial of parent at a family support group - Cassidy Lake Note: They have chosen not to have their names attached Our son, 19 at the time, was struggling...
Visit of Axium Infrastructure at the Mother–Child Program
On Thursday, December 4, resident mothers from the Mother and Child Program received a visit from four representatives from Axium Infrastructure Inc. After a guided tour of the residential Mother...
Charity Art Event at the Louis-Joseph Forget House
Thanks to a charitable art event organized by painter Sylvie Dagenais, an exceptional $50,000 was donated to the Portage Foundation to launch a new art program across Portage centres in...
A Nature Expedition That Transforms Lives at Portage
Photo : Anne Montplaisir Excerpt from L'expédition : un tremplin vers la guérison by Anne Montplaisir on Radio-Canada. Read the full article: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2208027/toxicomanie-dependance-aventure-nature-therapie Every fall, at the Portage addiction rehabilitation...
