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What I most look forward to is buying a farm and building a massive family.
From a very young age I was looking for a way out, I felt trapped, but I always remained hopeful that there would be a way out, I just needed...
Let’s talk decentralization for the benefit of users!
The RPCU 2023 congress (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Laval on October 12 and 13 under the theme 'Let's talk decentralization for...
The judgment I would endure being a woman and mother struggling with addiction
I started using drugs and alcohol at the age of 13. I lost both my parents while I was still in my teens, prior to which I had experienced abuse...
From Addiction to Recovery: 5 Stages of Change
Recovery day, which is celebrated every year on September 30, helps raise awareness about the complexity of addiction while also sending an important message: you can overcome addiction. People from...
Soirée des Grands Philanthropes: $1,250,000 net raised
Portage celebrated the 20th edition of its Soirée des Grands Philanthropes event on Thursday, September 21st, and paid tribute to Mr. Guy Cormier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Desjardins Group. His...
It is designed specifically for people with concurrent mental health and dependency issues.
Perseverance and Determination This is the story of the journey that saved my life: I had always enjoyed partying ever since I was in high school. I started using when...
It’s the first place I’ve ever felt like I truly belonged.
Portage gave me my voice back Growing up I was around drugs a lot. One of my brothers started using when I was 6 years old. He didn't know how...
The Dark Side of Dopamine: Pleasure, Drugs and Solutions
Dopamine plays a central role in our well-being and our ability to experience feelings of pleasure and motivation. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter; often referred to as the ʺhappy hormoneʺ, it...
Portage was the best gift life had ever given me
The Mechanics of a Life This is my story: I discovered my passion for mechanics very early in life and in a rather unusual way as I started collecting and...
The Truman Show: Awakening, Finding Freedom and Redefining Oneself
Mr. Richard Mayrand, a generous donor and committed Portage volunteer, recently organized a special showing of the movie ʺThe Truman Showʺ for youth at the Lac Écho Centre. Residents from...
The main goal is to stay active and live a healthy life.
Can you describe the beginning of the program? How was your experience? I didn't know what to expect. I had no idea what I signed up for! It was my...
Your Community Garden at Cassidy Lake
Portage Atlantic & District N1 Lions Project About Portage Atlantic The residential bilingual programs and services offered at Portage have helped thousands of Atlantic youths overcome their dependencies and...
School Graduation 2023 – Adolescent Programs at Lac Écho
On June 21, Portage Lac Echo hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony for 6 residents from Portage's anglophone and francophone adolescent programs. These graduating classes are part of Sir Wilfrid Laurier...
An academic program geared to youth in therapy
The start of summer marks the end of the school year at Portage. Did you know that all our youth programs in Québec, Ontario and Atlantic feature mandatory academic programs...
Antoine, Youth Program, Saint-Malachie, 2022
Dear God, please give me the serenity to accept all the harm I have endured, the courage to continue fighting and the wisdom to help all those who are hurting. ...
26th Golf Omnium in Québec City
The Portage Foundation team and volunteers welcomed 136 golfers at the Royal Quebec Golf Club on Monday, June 12th for the 28th edition of Portage's Golf Open. The weather was...
