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Cultural outing for the residents of the Mother and Child program
We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer Kylie Minogue. This unforgettable evening took place...
Ceremony for the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Colette Taylor, Vice-President of Philanthropic Development, was among the distinguished recipients honoured at the regional ceremony for the King Charles III's Coronation Medal...
Portage welcomes two addiction psychiatry fellows from McGill University
Friday, March 14, 2025 - Portage was pleased to welcome Dr. M. Alshaban and Dr. M. Alotaibi for a visit to its Montreal centres, dedicated to the Mother and Child...
Women and Addiction: Offering Understanding and Support
On March 8, Portage marked International Women's Rights Day, a perfect opportunity to reflect on the issues women face in various aspects of their lives. The issue of women and...
Advanced training for partners in the Chaudière-Appalaches region
Last year, two Portage Saint-Malachie staff members (Jackie Brousseau and Myriam Khediri) led a training day on prevention and awareness of sexual exploitation for youth workers in the MRCs of...
Outdoor Activity at Portage Lac Écho
On Saturday, March 8th, about fifteen participants from various social reintegration programs (Mother-Child, Mental Health and Addiction, Adults, and Adolescents and Young Adults) gathered for an outdoor activity at the...
Portage participates in Valero Energy Foundation of Canada panel
As part of International Women's Rights Day, we had the privilege of participating in a panel hosted by our generous partner, the Valero Energy Foundation of Canada. Moderated by Louis-Philippe...
From Isolation to Entrepreneurship: Christian’s Inspiring Journey
At 43, alcohol had completely isolated Christian from the outside world. A former hotel general manager, he spent his days alone in his room drinking, his only connection to the...
Portage was my last chance; and I had gone through a lot of chances
I arrived at Portage as an altered and damaged version of myself, filled with anger and continuous reckless behavior. During the year leading up to my admission date, my world...
Portage Transforms Young People’s Lives Through Education and Therapy
The Portage Lac Écho Centre provides a space where young people can learn to rebuild their lives and lead a substance-free life. This article explores the positive impact of a...
Visit of the National Director of Youth Protection to Portage Lac Écho
February 21, 2025 - The Portage centre at Lac Écho welcomed Ms. Lesley Hill, National Director of Youth Protection (DPJ) and Associate Deputy Minister - Ministry of Health and Social...
Portage in the Community: Presence at Aire Ouverte Kirkland and the Moncton Youth Hub
Mental health and addiction challenges are affecting a growing number of young people, often leaving families and loved ones feeling overwhelmed by complex situations. In these moments of uncertainty, having...
The Employment Reintegration Centre transformed my professional career
Having only completed Grade 10, I worked for minimal wages for many years and learned "on the job". I wasn't always receptive to the opportunities life offered me and, let's...
Social Media and Illicit Drug Sales: One Click Away From Addiction
Over the past few years, more and more young people have been buying drugs through major social media platforms. Online access to drugs has become extremely easy and the overwhelming...
An educational expedition for Lac Écho youth residents
As part of a school outing, the residents of Lac Écho's adolescents and young adults program explored Montreal's Biodome along with their teacher and counselors. An opportunity to discover the...
The dangers of cannabis on youth: Julien’s inspiring journey to recovery
At only 16, Julien's life took a turn when he used his first cannabis wax pen. This highly THC-concentrated e-cigarette quickly led him into a spiral of isolation and addiction....
