UPDATE : It is with a deep sense of gratitude and profound reflection that we share an important update with you. After 40 years of dedicated service, our rehabilitation centre in Elora will be closing its doors due to financial and economic challenges that, despite our best efforts, could no longer be overcome. This has… Read more »
Portage has been tailoring its addiction rehabilitation programs to the specific needs of young people and their families for many years now. Its residential centres offer variable-length therapy programs that can last anywhere from three to six months, depending on each youth’s journey towards sobriety. Condensed program phases At Portage, therapy includes six phases that… Read more »
Portage Atlantic was happy to welcome visitors from the Department of Public Safety for a visit to the center on May, 3rd. They had an extensive tour of the facility, followed by their attendance in two group meetings and lunch with the residents. They also attended a Q&A session with our Intake Counsellor, Amber Parlee… Read more »
Portage Atlantic at Cassidy Lake had the pleasure of welcoming Health Minister Bruce Fitch, Public Safety Minister Kris Austin and Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace ealier this year. They had the opportunity to visit the facility and speak with staff and residents during their visit. Related content Fundy Silverados Friendship Club Supports Portage… Read more »
On April 19 2023, Portage held “La Table du Chef”, a charity event at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. The event brought together 16 business personalities and took place in the kitchen of the hotel’s culinary director, Frédéric Cyr. The participants were invited to get their hands dirty and create a delicious gourmet meal, all… Read more »
The Honourable Ted Arnott, MPP for the riding of Wellington, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario visited our treatment centre in Elora to felicitate Portage on its 50th anniversary. He thanked and praised Portage for its work to serve at-risk youth from all regions of Ontario and extended his best wishes to Portage for… Read more »
Portage Atlantic celebrated several of its wonderful volunteers whose contribution is essential to its success. The event was marked by touching messages shared by the youth, staff, and volunteers, complemented by a delicious cake and highlighted by the presentation of a magnificent piece of art created by one of the residents. It was an opportunity… Read more »
“They did Portage” series continues with Dan’s amazing story. He struggled with substance abuse in his teenage years and ended up going through the Portage program at Cassidy Lake in New Brunswick. After finishing his program, he turned his life around and went on to become a successful entrepreneur, investor, author and business coach. His… Read more »
On January 17, 2023, Portage Ontario hosted its first awareness event of the year. Held at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, the evening was an opportunity to introduce community members to Portage and the work it does in their community. Highlight of the evening, undoubtedly, was when a Portage graduate spoke about her challenges with… Read more »
Portage attended the FMF 2022 on November 9- November 12 in Toronto. During this time, it met with and shared information about Portage services for Ontario adolescents (14-18 years of age), referral mechanisms, community partnerships and the holistic circle of care for every young person who comes to Portage. Family Medicine Forum (FMF) is Canada’s… Read more »
