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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
29th Golf Open at the Royal Québec Golf Club
Portage's 29th edition of the Golf Open was held at the prestigious Royal Quebec Golf Club on Monday, June 10th. Our heartfelt thanks to honorary chairman Martin Vézina, Vice-President, iA...
