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Portage Atlantic commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, Portage Atlantic brought residents and staff together to honor the day with meaningful activities to reflect, learn, and heal. The gathering began in the theatre...
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Elm City Fall Classic: Nashwaaksis Lions Club Supports Portage Atlantic

On Saturday, September 28th, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club held its annual Elm City Fall Classic, attracting an enthusiastic crowd to admire an impressive display of classic vehicles. The massive turnout...
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RPCU 2024 congress: 20 years of serving users to defend their rights

Le congrès RPCU 2024 (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) a eu lieu à l'Hôtel Delta de Trois-Rivières les 25-26-27 octobre derniers sous le thème "20 ans au service des usagers pour...
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Peter A. Howlett Receives the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly of Quebec

On September 16, 2024, at the Café des Amis de la Montagne, Mr. Peter A. Howlett, founding president of Portage, received the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly in...
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Visit to the musée de la Civilisation for the Saint-Malachie residents

On September 1st, the residents of the centre for Adolescents and Young Adults in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in a socio-cultural activity in collaboration with the Musée...
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Portage successfully held its 51st Annual General Meeting

Portage held its 51st annual general meeting on September 11th. The organization was honored to welcome many Governors and Board Members in person. The event was also available live via...
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Minister Ya’ara Saks’ Visit to Portage Lac Écho

Reflecting on a Monumental Visit On September 4th, 2024, Portage was privileged to welcome the Honorable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, to...
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Back to school: A journey from darkness to hope with Portage

For many, the back to school season is a fresh start, a chance to set new goals and embrace new opportunities. But for Kaylee, this season means much more than...
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Portage Games at Elora – A true success

The residents at Portage Ontario just wrapped up their annual Olympics Games, they proudly called the Eloralympics. From the 100m sprint to soccer keep-ups and the welly toss, residents showcased...
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An august full of activities for the adolescents at Lac Écho

During August, the residents from the Adolescents and Young Adults Program at Portage Lac Écho participated in several activities. Among these was an introductory climbing session, organized in collaboration with...
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The Portage Games at Cassidy Lake – A Community-Building Event

The week of August 19, 2024, marked the opening of the Portage Games at the adolescents and young adults centre in Atlantic Canada at Cassidy Lake. The event was filled...
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Exploring the Microscopic World with Éric Lécuyer

On July 18, adolescents and young adults at the Lac Écho Portage addiction rehabilitation program got a special visit from Eric Lécuyer, Head of the RNA Biology Research Unit at...
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Family Day at Portage Saint-Malachie

It was in the form of a corn boil that the parents of the users of the residential centre in Saint-Malachie were invited to come and experience and share the...
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By exploring the root causes of my addiction, I finally found freedom

Today, I'd like to tell you about my journey since I started therapy on February 8, 2022. I left the Abitibi region to attend Portage's Mother and Child Centre. At...
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Summer Olympics at Portage Saint-Malachie

On August 2nd, mini-Olympics were organized for the residents of Saint-Malachie and participants from the Quebec program. A total of 35 people took part in this sunny day in Saint-Malachie....
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Substance use had taken over my life and I lost everything

Before coming to Portage, I was an alcoholic and I resorted to drugs that I would use everyday. Substance use had taken over my life and slowly but surely, I...
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Tips on attending festivals while staying sober

For those who are in their post-therapy reintegration phase or who want to avoid falling back into their old patterns of substance use, summer festivals can be both enjoyable and...
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Official Opening of “Your Community Garden” Project

On June 13, 2024, Portage Atlantic celebrated the official opening of the Your Community Garden Project in partnership with the Lions N1 District. The event was a tremendous success, marked...