The Dark Side of Dopamine: Pleasure, Drugs and Solutions
Dopamine plays a central role in our well-being and our ability to experience feelings of pleasure and motivation. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter; often...
Frédéric-Samuel’s Testimonial, Québec City Day Centre, 2019
The Mechanics of a Life This is my story: I discovered my passion for mechanics very early in life and in a rather...
The Truman Show: Awakening, Finding Freedom and Redefining Oneself
Mr. Richard Mayrand, a generous donor and committed Portage volunteer, recently organized a special showing of the movie ʺThe Truman Showʺ for youth...
Crys’s Testimonial, Québec City Day Centre, 2019
Can you describe the beginning of the program? How was your experience? I didn't know what to expect. I had no idea what...
Your Community Garden at Cassidy Lake
Portage Atlantic & District N1 Lions Project About Portage Atlantic The residential bilingual programs and services offered at Portage have helped thousands...
School Graduation 2023 – Adolescent Programs at Lac Écho
On June 21, Portage Lac Echo hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony for 6 residents from Portage's anglophone and francophone adolescent programs. These graduating...
An academic program geared to youth in therapy
The start of summer marks the end of the school year at Portage. Did you know that all our youth programs in Québec,...
Antoine’s Testimonial, Youth Program, Saint-Malachie, 2022
Dear God, please give me the serenity to accept all the harm I have endured, the courage to continue fighting and the wisdom...
26th Golf Omnium in Québec City
The Portage Foundation team and volunteers welcomed 136 golfers at the Royal Quebec Golf Club on Monday, June 12th for the 28th edition...
25th Golf & Cycling Tour of Montreal
The 25th edition of the Golf and Cycling Tour event was held on Monday, June 5th at the prestigious Laval-sur-le Lac Club and...
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic
On June 12 took place our annual Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic at the Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club, presented by Richard...
Visit from the Winsloe Lions Club from PEI
Portage Atlantic had the honor of hosting a visit from the esteemed Winsloe Lions Club from Prince Edward Island last week. The visit...
Dany’s Testimonial, Quebec City Day Centre, 2019
A Promise to Myself In order to please my dad, I took over his construction business; but I never felt recognized in my...
New Office in Guelph for Youth and Families
Firmly rooted in the Elora community since 1985, Portage Ontario has extended its service out of his residential centre to help more youth...
Fred Laforge, Youth Program, Cassidy Lake, 2001
As a graduate of Portage Atlantic, I can confidently say that it changed my life. When I arrived at the center, I was...
A Three to Six Month Rehabilitation Program Tailored to Youths’ Needs
Portage has been tailoring its addiction rehabilitation programs to the specific needs of young people and their families for many years now. Its...
Patrick’s Testimonial, Adult Program, Lac Écho
By the time I was 14, life was already difficult. I was very impressionable and I had behaviour and impulse issues, as well...