We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer Kylie Minogue. This unforgettable evening took place in the company’s box at Bell Centre on Sunday, March 30. Mothers from the Mother and Child Program enjoyed a unique cultural experience made possible… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Colette Taylor, Vice-President of Philanthropic Development, was among the distinguished recipients honoured at the regional ceremony for the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in the Greater Montreal area, held on Thursday, March 20. The Portage family extends its heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. This medal celebrates her… Read more »
Friday, March 14, 2025 – Portage was pleased to welcome Dr. M. Alshaban and Dr. M. Alotaibi for a visit to its Montreal centres, dedicated to the Mother and Child and Mental Health and Addiction programs. In Canada as part of McGill University’s Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Drs. Alshaban and Alotaibi had the opportunity to… Read more »
At Portage Atlantic, recovery is not just about sobriety, it’s also about rebuilding lives and futures. That’s why the Youth Skilled Trades Exploration Program (STEP) pilot was launched: to give youth in treatment the chance to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in skilled trades while working on their personal growth. The STEP is a powerful partnership… Read more »
Last year, two Portage Saint-Malachie staff members (Jackie Brousseau and Myriam Khediri) led a training day on prevention and awareness of sexual exploitation for youth workers in the MRCs of Montmagny-L’Islet and Bellechasse in Chaudière-Appalaches. Due to high demand, an in-depth training session is being held on Monday, March 17th, to address the challenges faced… Read more »
On Saturday, March 8th, about fifteen participants from various social reintegration programs (Mother-Child, Mental Health and Addiction, Adults, and Adolescents and Young Adults) gathered for an outdoor activity at the Portage Lac Écho centre’s site. Supported by the social reintegration counselors, the activity was organized by the HCPII (Les Habitations communautaires Portage II) residents’ committee,… Read more »
As part of International Women’s Rights Day, we had the privilege of participating in a panel hosted by our generous partner, the Valero Energy Foundation of Canada. Moderated by Louis-Philippe Gariépy, Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs – Canada, the discussion aimed to inform employees about the tangible impact of their company’s social investment… Read more »
At 43, alcohol had completely isolated Christian from the outside world. A former hotel general manager, he spent his days alone in his room drinking, his only connection to the outside world being the errands he ran for his mother. Following his stay at Villa Saint-Léonard and the Portage’s Employment Reintegration Centre, Christian completely transformed… Read more »
February 21, 2025 – The Portage centre at Lac Écho welcomed Ms. Lesley Hill, National Director of Youth Protection (DPJ) and Associate Deputy Minister – Ministry of Health and Social Services. This visit is part of an approach to gain a deeper understanding of the services offered by Portage to youth with substance use and… Read more »
Mental health and addiction challenges are affecting a growing number of young people, often leaving families and loved ones feeling overwhelmed by complex situations. In these moments of uncertainty, having access to the right support at the right time can make all the difference. In an effort to increase accessibility and proximity of services, Portage… Read more »
