Montreal, November 20, 2019 – As part of the Substance Abuse Prevention Week (November 17 to 23) and the National Addictions Awareness Week (November 25 to December 1st), Portage would like to remind people that the legalization of a substance doesn’t decrease its risk of addiction. During the last year, upon their admission, 90% of… Read more »
Montreal, February 11, 2019 – As part of the Hooked on school days, the Portage Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new scholarship program for its young residents. Thanks to the generosity of Desjardins, Portage was able to set up this program to encourage our young people to reach their full potential…. Read more »
Montréal, January 18, 2019 ─ Following a rigorous assessment process, the Health Standards Organization (HSO) has designated two programs implemented by Portage drug addiction rehabilitation centres as “leading practices”. This recognition by a reputed international organization highlights Portage’s expertise in the field of drug addiction treatment as well as its commitment to continuously improving its… Read more »
Cassidy Lake, NB, September 16, 2018 – Finding freedom from addiction, reconnecting with loved ones, going back to work or to school, becoming an active member of society, and making the commitment to never again live in the shadows, is a remarkable achievement that deserves recognition! Portage Atlantic celebrated these remarkable achievements at the Annual… Read more »
MONTRÉAL, April 18, 2018 – In preparation for the legalization of cannabis this summer, the Government of Québec recently launched an awareness campaign to inform young people about the effects of the drug. Portage, which welcomes hundreds of teenagers with drug problems every year at its drug rehabilitation centres, is launching its own campaign around… Read more »
30 new supervised apartments for recovering addicts: Habitations communautaires Portage II Montreal, April 9, 2018 – The official inauguration took place today for the Habitations communautaires Portage II (HCP II), a 30-unit apartment building for people who have recently completed a rehabilitation program at one of Portage’s drug addiction treatment centres. In attendance were… Read more »
Montreal, February 14, 2018—Portage marked today its 45th anniversary. Forty-five years of providing peer-to-peer support, proudly helping thousands of people recover from substance abuse, re-enter society, and lead healthy and productive lives. On this occasion, employees, residents and graduates from all Portage centres across Canada gathered to celebrate. “I’m deeply moved to be here with… Read more »
Cassidy Lake, NB, October 22, 2017 – Portage Atlantic hosted its Annual Recognition Ceremony today at its drug addiction rehabilitation centre on the shores of Cassidy Lake. The ceremony pays tribute to the youth who have either completed the residential phase of their rehabilitation treatment program, or who have maintained a positive lifestyle since they… Read more »
Montreal, November 16, 2017 — In light of the tabling of the cannabis legalization bill this morning by the Quebec government, Portage applauds the adoption of a motion by the National Assembly asking the federal government to delay the legalization of cannabis to no sooner than July 1, 2019. Portage is a drug rehabilitation centre that… Read more »
Montreal, October 29, 2017 – Today Portage hosted the 44th edition of its Recognition Ceremony for all its graduates of the Greater Montreal area, in the Théâtre Maisonneuve of la Place des Arts. This year, 214 graduates completed their rehabilitation program and courageously headed into the future with a sober, healthy and positive lifestyle. Along… Read more »
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