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 »
Representatives and supporters of the Lewis Fitness Centre Capital Campaign Committee, Portage staff members along with youth gathered for the official opening of the Lewis Fitness Centre. Since 1996, the 150 acre site has undergone a significant transformation, with the construction of new buildings completed in 2010 and the creation of the therapeutic Recovery Trail… Read more »
Meet several of the Dedicated Staff at Portage Atlantic, learn how they use programs and services to help youth with addictions.
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 150 acre site has undergone a significant transformation, with the construction of new buildings completed in 2010 and the creation… Read more »
Sports Ambassadors from the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame gave a presentation to Portage Atlantic youth on various sports and their benefits. Discussions touched on barriers to overcome and decisions to make when engaging in sports. The Portage Atlantic youth and staff members, including teachers from the Portage Academy, appreciated attending this most valuable… Read more »
Over the last two decades, Portage Atlantic has touched the lives of hundreds of teenagers who come to Portage seeking to break free from their addiction so they can lead a better life. Volunteer work is valued throughout the year at Portage Atlantic and, once a year; we hold a special recognition ceremony for our… Read more »
Many points of view have been put forward in speeches concerning the legalization of marijuana. Those in favour of the initiative denounce the failure of the repressive approach and the exorbitant costs associated with criminalization. Those on the other side of the issue fear that legalization will trivialize the impact of marijuana and encourage young… Read more »
After all the planning and fundraising for Portage Atlantic’s Lewis Fitness Centre project, construction is now well underway and Portage staff members and youth have been reveling in the anticipation of watching the day-to-day progress of the construction site. On January 17, Dave Emmerson, Chair of the Lewis Fitness Centre Capital Campaign, met with the… Read more »
All of the potential stresses of adolescence that may contribute to substance abuse can be compounded by a struggle with sexual identity. In order to better respond to the needs of clients who identify themselves as transgender, Portage Atlantic has put a pilot project in place at its residential drug addiction rehabilitation centre At Portage,… Read more »
Josh, a Portage graduate, gave a powerful speech earlier in October, during the 2016 Portage Atlantic Recognition Ceremony, at Cassidy Lake. Watch Josh’s speech here
