Overcoming addiction, a family matter
Portage helped my son gain a better understanding of who he is. It gave him back his pride and his sense of value....
Nashwaaksis Lions Club continuous support
Portage Atlantic extends heartfelt appreciation to the Nashwaaksis Lions Club for their unwavering support. During a recent visit to the Portage Atlantic office,...
Generous Support from Telus Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that Portage Atlantic has been selected as a recipient of the Telus Friendly Future Foundation. This philanthropic foundation,...
District N1 Lions Spread Joy and Hope
The spirit of giving and joy came alive at the Portage Atlantic Centre as the District N1 Lions hosted their yearly Christmas celebration...
It was time for me to change
My story begins in France, where I was born and spent my childhood and early adolescence. After my parents divorced, my mother got...
Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Foundation
We want to extend our warmest thanks to Fondation Bon départ de Canadian Tire du Québec for their great generosity towards adolescents and...
Terrified, but safe
I came to Portage as a teenager in 2011 at the west island program. I was lost and in desperate need of healing,...
Inspiring visit for Saint-Malachie’s youth
On Tuesday, November 14, Portage had the honour of welcoming the Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, the Honorable J. Michel Doyon, to our Adolescent and...
Hope Restored: NB Trauma Conference
Members of the Portage Mother and Child Program in Montreal were honored to participate in the "Hope Restored" NB Trauma Conference in Fredericton,...
Catherine, Québec Day Centre, 2021
THERE ARE NO HOW-TO BOOKS FOR MOMS! For me, substance use is equivalent with loss of confidence, instability and confusion. As the mother...
Celebrating Graduates Across Canada
During the October 21-22 weekend, Portage celebrated its graduates at traditional Recognition Day ceremonies across Canada. More than 250 graduates received their diploma,...
Sivahar, Youth program, Elora, 2023
From a very young age I was looking for a way out, I felt trapped, but I always remained hopeful that there would...
Let’s talk decentralization for the benefit of users!
The RPCU 2023 congress (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Laval on October 12 and 13...
May, Mother & Child Program, 2022
I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13. I lost both my parents while I was still in my teens,...
From Addiction to Recovery: 5 Stages of Change
Recovery day, which is celebrated every year on September 30, helps raise awareness about the complexity of addiction while also sending an important...
Soirée des Grands Philanthropes: $1,250,000 net raised
Portage celebrated the 20th edition of its Soirée des Grands Philanthropes event on Thursday, September 21st, and paid tribute to Mr. Guy Cormier, President...
Samuel, Mental Health and Addiction Centre, 2017
Perseverance and Determination This is the story of the journey that saved my life: I had always enjoyed partying ever since I was...
