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...
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...
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...
“La Table du Chef” – Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
On April 19 2023, Portage held "La Table du Chef", a charity event at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. The event brought together...
The Honourable Ted Arnott, MPP visit to Elora
The Honourable Ted Arnott, MPP for the riding of Wellington, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario visited our treatment centre in...
National Volunteer Week
We celebrated some of the many wonderful volunteers that contribute to the success of Portage Atlantic. The celebration included heartfelt messages from youth,...
Testimonial from Léo, the pirate lost at sea
"I'm taking the time I need. It's March 1, 2022 and I am worn out as I walk to the door and away...
Julie, Mother of Graduate, Youth program, Lac Écho, 2021
After months of turmoil, our family challenge started on November 23, 2020 Covid certainly didn't make things easy. We discovered Portage by means...
Dan Martell’s Amazing Story
"They did Portage" series continues with Dan's amazing story. He struggled with substance abuse in his teenage years and ended up going through...
Why asking for help doesn’t make you a bad parent
Illicit drug use among youth can stem from various factors including social pressure, curiosity, anxiety, depression or a desire to experience strong sensations....
“Sobriety will be one of the greatest gifts we will ever give ourselves.”
On his Recognition Day, two years after finishing the residential program at Portage Elora, Noah delivered a heartfelt speech to his peers, their...
How to Tell if You Have an Alcohol Problem in 4 Steps
The health risks linked to excessive alcohol use are well-known and have been the focus of numerous awareness campaigns. But it's not always...
“I didn’t want to live this life of addiction” – John, Adolescent program, 2020
What made you ask for help. Tell us about that process. A counsellor at school told me about Portage. I was not ready...
Suicide Prevention Week 2023
The 33rd annual Suicide Prevention Week will take place from February 5th to 11th. Held under the theme ʺPrevention is Better than Deathʺ,...
Anne-Marie’s Testimonial, Adolescent Program, 2004
ʺ At the age of 15, I was placed under the care of the Director of Youth Protection (Direction de la protection de...
Vaping and Wax Pens: New Ways of Consuming Among Young People
They are practical, odorless, less expensive, easy to get and more discreet. Electronic cigarettes have become ubiquitous in Canadian society and among young...
Luc’s Testimonial, Adult program, 1990
"My name is Luc Desjardins and I am 59 years old. I attended the Lac Écho Adult Program in 1990. That’s more than...
