Portage Atlantic Staff of The Year – Brett Gibson
The knowledge, dedication and commitment of Cassidy Lake’s multi-disciplinary staff team of teachers, clinicians, nurses and paraprofessionals, is one of Portage Atlantic’s strongest assets....
The Users Committee of Montreal is Recruiting!
The Users Committee of Montreal is recruiting amongst members of its support services within Portage's entourage! Portage’s Users Committee of Montreal is seeking...
Portage’s 2020 Virtual Olympics
For over 20 years, Portage has hosted around 100 residents from New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario for its annual summer Olympics in Saint-Malachie....
Counsellors at the MICA Centre Share Quarantine With New Female Residents
Three counsellors from the Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers (MICA) program for women shared their daily life with two new female residents who were...
Substance Abuse and Mental Illness: A Dual Diagnosis
May 2020: Mental Health Awareness Month In honor of mental health awareness month which has now come to a close, Portage is shedding...
Philanthropy: Dan Martell Helps Portage Atlantic During the Pandemic
On April 12, 2020, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping through Canada, Portage Atlantic received a $10,000 donation from long-time supporter...
Quarantine Induction at Cassidy Lake
As the COVID-19 continues to progress worldwide, Portage Atlantic similarly continues to adjust its programs to provide a safe and healthy environment for...
School and Rehabilitation: Portage Adapts to Confinement Measures
On-site schooling is an integral part of the youth program at Portage’s rehabilitation centres across Canada. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, schools everywhere...
Brent Miller LIVE: A Musical Evening
Brent Miller LIVE is a trio band based out of Toronto, Ontario. Praised for their musical aptitudes and energy on the wedding and...
Portage Ontario and ForgeX Athletic Training Centre
Throughout the first week of May 2020, ForgeX Athletic Training Centre based out of Fergus Ontario generously donated their time and expertise to raise...
Bunker House Project: Our Urgent Appeal
When the province first declared a state of emergency and issued safety directives to essential services, Portage had to act swiftly to ensure...
Rehabilitation and Confinement: As Seen Through A Residential Centre for Adolescents
As a result of the public health state of emergency announced by the Québec government in March 2020, Portage has implemented extraordinary measures...
Online Therapeutic Community: Rehabilitation From A Distance
The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted people all over the world for several months now and on many levels. Community organizations have been...
Why alcohol isn’t the answer for coping with COVID-19
As quarantine continues to establish itself as the new normal, the majority of us are experiencing unfamiliar concepts. Boredom, free time, and unfamiliar...
How to take care of your mental health during COVID19
Quarantine is mentally and emotionally challenging, that’s for sure. Given the current state of the world, staying home is the new normal. For...
