On May 21, 2025, Portage had the honour of taking part in the 6th annual AFINet Conference: Addiction, Family Members, and Affected Others, held at Université Laval. A space for reflection and action for family members The three-day event, brought together researchers, clinicians, mental health professionals, representatives from community organizations, and individuals affected by addiction…. Read more »
Portage Atlantic was pleased to welcome Chad Livingston, General Manager of Riverview Ford Lincoln in Fredericton, for a visit to the centre at Cassidy Lake. During his visit, Mr. Livingston presented a generous donation from Riverview Ford Lincoln in memory of Dave Emmerson, co-founder of the dealership and a long-time supporter of Portage Atlantic. Mr…. Read more »
Every year, the Fredericton Community Foundation hosts the Philanthropy in Action celebration – an unforgettable evening celebrating the Fredericton area community and its’ generosity. This years’ event honoured Brenda and David Sansom, two pillars of the Fredericton region whom have left a lasting impact in the community and touched the lives of so many. In… Read more »
As part of our commitment to raising awareness, education, and harm reduction related to substance use, Portage is proud to support the launch of the 9th edition of Drogues : Savoir plus, Risquer moins, published by Wilson & Lafleur. Written by Mr. Mohammed Ben Amar, a recognized expert in pharmacology and toxicology, this book is… Read more »
The Table du Chef event—organized by the Portage Foundation in collaboration with the team at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac—was held on Tuesday, April 29 and raised more than $10,000. The renowned hotel’s kitchen welcomed 20 business leaders who took part in preparing an elevated gourmet meal with the Fairmont chefs. We took this opportunity to… Read more »
On Wednesday, April 30, women from Portage’s Adult Program had the wonderful opportunity to attend Janette, a play by prolific author Rébecca Déraspe, at the Duceppe theater at Place des Arts. Thanks to the generosity of our long-time partner Hydro-Québec, the women enjoyed this powerful production celebrating the remarkable legacy of this 100-year-old trailblazer for… Read more »
Update: August 2025 – The campaign goal was surpassed thanks to additional contributions. Portage was proud to inaugurate the new Marcelle and Jean Coutu pavilion on May 6, at the Lac Écho residential centre in Prévost, which is home to adolescents and young adults struggling with addiction. The former building, which dated to 1939,… Read more »
Each year during National Volunteer Week, Portage Atlantic recognizes the tireless dedication of Volunteers that contribute to the success of the youth and the Portage program. This years’ celebration, which took place at the Portage Atlantic Centre, included speeches, awards, treats and a fun gardening activity to recognize our incredible volunteers. The seeds started during… Read more »
The residents of Portage Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in educational activities aimed at better understanding the electoral issues and evaluating the voting options available to them. We would like to thank two parents involved in the family support group, who met with the Saint-Malachie community to talk about politics. These two parents… Read more »
On April 1st, adolescents and young adults from the Portage program at the Lac Écho residential centre took part in a memorable activity that energized both their mind and body. That morning, Mr. Éric Lécuyer, Director of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal (IRCM), introduced our young residents to… Read more »
