Women & Addiction: Southwest Magazine Interview with Dr. King

2024-05-30

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 »

Generous contribution from Opération Enfant Soleil

2024-04-22

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 »

Women and Addiction Symposium, Transforming Words into Action

2024-04-12

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 »

An invitation to théâtre Jean-Duceppe

2024-03-28

Picture credit : duceppe.com Thanks to Hydro-Québec’s generosity, eight residents from the Portage adult rehabilitation program at Lac Écho had the opportunity to attend the play Moi, dans les ruines rouges du siècle on Wednesday, March 20. A longstanding partner of Portage—and as part of its agreement with Théâtre Jean Duceppe—Hydro-Québec donated tickets to our… Read more »

Training for partners in the Chaudière-Appalaches region

2024-03-18

March 18, 2024 – Today, in close collaboration with Action Jeunesse Côte-Sud and the Côte-du-Sud School Services Centre, a training session was conducted, focusing on prevention strategies and intervention methods against sexual exploitation. This initiative stems from a consensus among our partners on the crucial need to equip ourselves to address this issue, highlighting our shared… Read more »

Official Opening Garderie Ribambelle Montréal

2024-03-18

March 18 marked the official inauguration of Garderie Ribambelle Montréal, the first Portage-subsidized daycare. This event, held at the Mother and Child centre, originated from Portage’s strong dedication to assisting mothers facing addiction issues regain control over their lives while preserving their vital bond with their children. We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to… Read more »

A Night to Remember: Portage Saint-Malachie Residents at the OSQ

2024-03-6

Thanks to the kindness of Orchestre symphonique de Québec (OSQ) and Britta Kröger from Maison Simons, 35 young individuals from the Portage residential and social reintegration programs in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to attend a concert by the Quebec Symphony Orchestra at the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Directed by Japanese Maestra Nodoka Okisawa, the orchestra… Read more »

Portage Welcomes New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor Brenda L. Murphy

2024-02-28

On February 27, Portage Cassidy Lake had the distinct pleasure of hosting a visit from New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor, The Honourable Brenda L. Murphy, accompanied by her partner, Her Honour Linda Boyle. The distinguished guests shared a meaningful lunch with the youth undergoing treatment at our facility, along with Portage employees. They graciously took the… Read more »