It is with a deep sense of gratitude and profound reflection that we share an important update with you. After 40 years of dedicated service, our rehabilitation centre in Elora will be closing its doors due to financial and economic challenges that, despite our best efforts, could no longer be overcome. This has been an incredibly difficult decision for all of us, but we remain committed to ensuring that our current clients continue to receive the care they need and have helped them transition to another Portage centre for the completion of their therapy.
We would like to take a moment to recognize the efforts of all of those who have overcome addiction and taken back control over their lives. Over the past four decades, we have helped hundreds of youth to regain a better quality of life and to reintegrate fully into their environment, thanks to a human approach focused on the well-being of our clients.
If you require urgent assistance, please contact Connex Ontario at 1-866-531-2600.
We serve youth and their families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health concerns.
Portage connects with schools, hospitals and community partners to help youth and their families.
We provide:
- Group or individual meetings
- Family groups
- Afterschool programs
Our goal is to meet youth, wherever they are in their journey, and address substance use while working at resiliency, self-awareness and self-esteem.
Self-referral or community-referral



Portage was a great experience overall, it definitely change my life, I am never going to forget that.
Jack, 17 years old

In person
group meeting

One on one
meeting

Parent and family
support

Phone call, text
and Zoom chat

In the Community, for the Youth
We collaborates closely with local community partners to offer vital support to both youth and families living with substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
Operating as an integral part of the community's response, we address the rise of substance use disorders and its consequences on the mental well-being of young individuals and their families. Portage Outreach Treatment actively engages with educational institutions, medical facilities, healthcare providers, harm reduction partners, youth justice programs, and more. By doing so, we guide youth and their families through intricate systems, delivering timely interventions, prevention initiatives, and educational resources.
Recognizing that addiction and mental health treatment cannot be universally standardized, we emphasize collaboration, education, intervention, and resilience-building for youth and their families within their local context.
Beyond providing direct client services, Portage Outreach Treatment plays a pivotal role in regional committees like the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy. Through active participation, we ensure ongoing, up-to-date education and heightens social awareness regarding the spectrum of support services available within Wellington County and the Waterloo Region.
Podcast
Get With The Grove
Episode 9 - Starting the Conversation About Addiction and Recovery with Portage
Join Valentina and special guests : Grace and Aurora, two Portage graduates that completed the program in 2021, and Helen Watkinson, aftercare and outreach counsellor.
They each talk aout their involvement and experience at Portage.
Contact us
Guelph Office
85 Norfolk Street, #201
Guelph (Ontario) N1H 4J4
519 780-4299
outreach_on@portage.ca
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