Summer’s here and graduating residents of the Portage Academy at Cassidy Lake are looking ahead to a sober, productive life. Youth at the Cassidy Lake Rehabilitation Centre in New Brunswick attend class four hours a day. Portage firmly believes that schooling makes for better social reintegration. School programs at the Portage Academy are provided by… Read more »
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A 3rd annual gala for Portage Atlantic
Portage Atlantic held its 3rd annual gala fundraising dinner in Moncton, New Brunswick, on June 14, 2019. The objective of this yearly event is to create awareness towards drug addiction and raise funds to sustain, and improve Portage’s programs and services. Members of the business community, Portage’s Board of Directors, staff members, past residents and… Read more »
Hydration – an essential element of the education and positive lifestyle of Portage residents
Jennifer Loughery, nurse at the Portage Atlantic rehabilitation centre, has implemented an awareness program on how staying hydrated is important to overall good health. “The youth were showing up in my office more and more frequently with issues of constipation, fainting spells and just overall feeling unwell. A major issue that I noticed was that… Read more »
Creating Awareness in the Community
Portage Atlantic staff and residents create awareness about the Portage program and the services it offers at its Cassidy Lake residential rehabilitation centre for youth. On May 3, 2019, Tambrie Hicks, Admissions Coordinator for the Cassidy Lake residential rehabilitation centre for youth in New Brunswick, hosted an information booth at the New Brunswick Teachers’ Association… Read more »
Creating Awareness among Students
Members of the Portage Atlantic staff and youth continue to participate in various community outreach initiatives to create an awareness of the program and services offered at the Cassidy Lake residential rehabilitation centre for youths between the ages of 14 and 21 who are dealing with substance abuse issues. Recently, Portage Atlantic Admissions Coordinator Tambrie… Read more »
Visit from Federal Minister of Health
Portage Atlantic had the pleasure of welcoming The Honourable Ginette Pettipas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health (photo: fourth from the right) and Member of Parliament for Fundy Royal, Alaina Lockhart (photo: third from the right) for a visit on November 15, 2018. Thank you to both guests for your time, encouragement and interest in Portage… Read more »
South School District held their meeting in Cassidy Lake
The New Brunswick Anglophone South School District (ASD-S) high school principals and support staff held their meeting on April 13, 2018, in the Boardroom of the Portage Atlantic centre at Cassidy Lake. Mrs. Zoë Watson, Superintendent, Anglophone School District – South (photo: back row, second from the left) took part in the meeting and introduced… Read more »
A donation of $75,000 from The Fredericton Women’s Executive
A donation of $75,000 was recently presented to Portage Atlantic as a result of the fundraising event honouring the former mayor of Fredericton, NB. The Fredericton community paid tribute to Brad Woodside, the longest serving Fredericton mayor, and a long-time friend and director of the Portage Atlantic Board. Some 500 persons attended the memorable evening… Read more »
Portage Atlantic hosted its annual Recognition Ceremony on Sunday
At this year’s ceremony, last October 22nd, 31 youth were recognized for having completed various stages of the residential and aftercare components of the Portage program. Referring to the Recognition theme, “You Didn’t Come This Far… To Not Go Even Further”, words of encouragement and hope were delivered by guest speakers, including the Honourable… Read more »
Lewis Fitness Centre Official Opening Ceremony
Portage Atlantic was proud to welcome representatives and supporters of the Lewis Fitness Centre Capital Campaign Committee, Portage staff members along with youth today for the official opening of the new centre. Since 1996, the 165 acre site has undergone a significant transformation, with the construction of new buildings completed in 2010 and the creation… Read more »