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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Department of Public Safety’s visit to Cassidy Lake

Portage Atlantic was happy to welcome visitors from the Department of Public Safety for a visit to the center on May, 3rd. They...

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Ministers Visit to Cassidy Lake

Portage Atlantic at Cassidy Lake had the pleasure of welcoming Health Minister Bruce Fitch, Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and Tourism, Heritage and...

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Gaëlle’s Testimonial, Québec Day Centre, 2022

As a child, I had everything I needed to succeed. I was sensitive and gifted. I played piano, I danced, I was bursting...

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The Cost of Substance Use in Canada: A Very Real Impact

A recently published report by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) states ʺIn 2020, we estimate substance use (SU) cost...