On July 18, adolescents and young adults at the Lac Écho Portage addiction rehabilitation program got a special visit from Eric Lécuyer, Head of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Clinical Research Institute of Montreal (IRCM). Mr. Lécuyer led the group in a scientific exploration activity, offering them a chance to dive into the… Read more »
It was in the form of a corn boil that the parents of the users of the residential centre in Saint-Malachie were invited to come and experience and share the daily life of their children. After participating together in daily chores, a “parents-residents” volleyball match animated the afternoon. The day ended with a group exercise… Read more »
On August 2nd, mini-Olympics were organized for the residents of Saint-Malachie and participants from the Quebec program. A total of 35 people took part in this sunny day in Saint-Malachie. Basketball and volleyball were on the agenda for the four teams composed of residents, participants, and staff members. It was a friendly competition that created… Read more »
On June 13, 2024, Portage Atlantic celebrated the official opening of the Your Community Garden Project in partnership with the Lions N1 District. The event was a tremendous success, marked by the recognition of 18 generous donors. Each donor was invited to come up to the Garden signage and place a leaf identified with their… Read more »
Portage’s 29th edition of the Golf Open was held at the prestigious Royal Quebec Golf Club on Monday, June 10th. Our heartfelt thanks to honorary chairman Martin Vézina, Vice-President, iA Financial Group’s Quebec and Atlantic Independent Sales Network—and to the organizing committee for its dedication in making this a successful event, which raised a net… Read more »
For several years now, the residents of Saint-Malachie have had the opportunity to participate annually in an expedition with the facilitators from Odyssée Aventure. This emerging program from camps Odyssée aims to provide significant outdoor experiences to adolescent and young adult clients. The youth of the Saint-Malachie community have rolled up their sleeves by getting… Read more »
The 26th edition of the Golf and Cycling Event took place at the renowned Laval-sur-le-Lac Golf Club on Monday, June 3, basking in perfect summer weather. This event brought together 136 enthusiastic golfers and 36 motivated cyclists, proving to be a resounding success and raising a net total of $150,000. The evening featured a young… Read more »
Portage Atlantic Chairman Dr. Russell King, spoke with Vicki Hogarth and Heather Chase, Community Developer at Horizon Health Network, after the second annual Women and Addiction Symposium held in Moncton last April. During the interview, they talked about the unique challenges women face when battling addiction. They also talked about ways in which communities can better… Read more »
Opération Enfant Soleil’s generous contribution of $9,049 through “Fonds sport et santé durable” made it possible for our young, vulnerable clientele to benefit from a step machine, a new coveted piece of equipment. Portage’s Lac Écho residential centre welcomes teenagers aged 14 to 18, many of whom have started using drugs at a very young… Read more »
On April 10 & 11, Portage proudly hosted its second symposium: “Women and Addiction” in Moncton, New Brunswick. The symposium, held with the overarching goal of eliminating barriers to meaningful addiction treatment for women and their children, aims to enhance understanding of the impacts of social determinants of health. Addressing addiction with a focus on… Read more »
