Portage Quebec
Since its first centre was opened in 1973, Portage has helped tens of thousands of people to take back control of their lives with its specialised drug addiction rehabilitation programs in Quebec.
In the therapeutic community environment, residents work through the underlying issues that caused their substance abuse and develop a set of social competencies that will help them deal with the challenges of everyday life without resorting to drug abuse. They develop the self-esteem and confidence to go on to lead healthy, productive, drug-free lives.
Programs
Testimonials
“We’ve all suffered in our past; we were lost and didn’t have the slightest clue how to even be happy. It’s as though the events in our lives were given to us as puzzle pieces to reach our goals. But none of the pieces ever fit together no matter how hard we tried. Our puzzle pieces may not have fit before but being here we have found that every one of us has a piece of that puzzle in him. And we’ve completed the first step to reaching our happiness.” –Luna
"The most important transformation that I underwent at Portage was to increase my self-confidence and to learn how to manage my emotions. Before I went to Portage, I managed my emotions with drugs. Now, I can deal with everyday situations much better that I used to - I can face these situations. I'm working to become an engineer." - Miguel
Portage Quebec News
Soirée des Grands Philanthropes: An Outstanding Success Bringing Hope to the Most Vulnerable
The 19th edition of Soirée des Grands Philanthropes was held at Windsor Station’s Salle des pas perdus on Thursday, September… Read more »
Read more »SIFA Festival x Portage
On June 2nd, Portage attended the first edition of the Social Impact Film and Art Festival. As part of their… Read more »
Read more »The Montreal Users Committee is Recruiting!!
Small message of interest to all current and former Portage residents The Portage User Committee (Montreal region) is looking for… Read more »
Read more »Portage’s Board of Trustees
Generously offering their time, the members of Portage's Board of Trustees oversee the proper functioning of the organisation. Many of them sit on various committees that support clinical and administrative programs.
- Peter A. Howlett, President
- Georgia Tournas, Treasurer
- Tricia L. Kuhl, Secretary
- Nicole Bureau-Tobin
- Paul Côté
- Nancy Cleman
- Michel Décary
- Rose-Mélanie Drivod
- Sara Erskine
- Jane Howlett
- Russell King
- Gurit Lotan
- John Macdonell
- Dorothy Reitman
- Patrick Tobin
- Matthew Linton
- Ann Vroom