As substance use and mental health concerns continue to affect many families across Greater Moncton, Portage Atlantic’s Moncton Community Care Program is celebrating its first year of service. Created to provide accessible, community-based support for young people facing these challenges, the program has quickly become a trusted resource for youth and their families seeking guidance, support and hope. A First… Read more »
On July 8, Portage welcomed 33 education professionals to its Lac Écho facility for a tour and presentation of its Adolescent and Young Adult Program (14 to 21 years old). Organized in collaboration with the Lester B. Pearson School Board, the visit brought together vice principals representing every high school within the board’s territory. Portage was also honoured to welcome Director General Cindy Finn and Regional Director… Read more »
For more than 15 years, the Fondation Carmand Normand has played a key role alongside Portage by supporting initiatives that address the root causes of addiction and the factors that directly influence mental health. In recent years, Portage has observed a significant increase in anxiety and concurrent mental health and substance use disorders among the… Read more »
Since January 2026, Portage has held a series of five clinical ethics workshops, bringing together 142 participants from its teams and leadership across all centres. These sessions aimed to highlight the role of the Clinical Ethics Committee (CEC) and to provide practical support to staff facing challenges in the field. The role of the Clinical Ethics Committee The CEC… Read more »
Under sunny skies and surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Cassidy Lake, youth in treatment, Portage staff, and members of Lions District N1 came together last week for another meaningful day at Your Community Garden. Now in its second year, this community-driven initiative continues to flourish thanks to the dedication of volunteers, donors, and partners who… Read more »
On June 8, the 31st edition of the Portage Québec Golf Tournament brought together 148 players at the Royal Québec Golf Club for an outstanding day in support of a vital cause. A heartfelt thank you to our honorary president, Martin Vézina, Regional Vice-President, Sales, Independent Advisor Network, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces at iA Financial… Read more »
This brief is available in French only. Portage has submitted a brief entitled « S’unir pour mieux soutenir : du repérage à l’arrimage des services spécialisés pour un rétablissement durable » as part of the national consultations on mental health, homelessness and substance use in Quebec. Supported by an extensive consultation process involving clients, their… Read more »
On June 1, Portage had the privilege of welcoming ten experts from Canada, New Zealand, and the United States to its Montreal facilities as part of the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) 2026. This day of discussions was part of an international dialogue aimed at better understanding how addiction is evolving and at fostering more integrated responses aligned with today’s realities. Addictions Beyond Traditional Categories Today, addictions and at-risk behaviours can no longer be approached in isolation. Substance use, gambling, technology use, video gaming, social media, compulsive shopping,… Read more »
Under bright sunshine and summer-like temperatures, the 28th edition of the Portage Golf Open took place on June 1. For the second consecutive year, the event was held at the prestigious Royal Montreal Golf Club—the oldest golf club in North America and host of the 2024 Presidents Cup. This edition will be remembered for a… Read more »
Amber Young, Admissions Coordinator at Portage Atlantic, was honoured to receive a cheque on April 21 while attending a weekly meeting of the Fundy Silverados Friendship Club, held at the Sussex and Area Seniors’ Centre. The Fundy Silverados is a group of men dedicated to fellowship and community support. Guided by their mission — “to… Read more »
