Yes. All Portage programs in Quebec are free of charge and are largely funded by the Government of Quebec. For residents of other provinces, please contact us for more information.

3 to 6 months. The program’s duration is determined by each individual’s needs, motivation, and readiness for treatment.

The centre is in Saint-Malachie, near Quebec City, in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.

Address: 244, chemin de la Montagne, Saint-Malachie (Québec) G0R 3N0

The program is offered in French.

A program for anglophone youth is available in at the Portage Centre in Prévost.

Admission is voluntary. You do not need a referral from a health professional. You can apply yourself, or be referred. A meeting with a counselor is held to assess your needs and readiness.

Each program is tailored to the individual, and the pace of family visits depends on their progress.

In general, family visits begin after tree weeks of therapy and gradually increase as the resident advance in their treatment.

Yes. The program includes an on-site school. L’Envol School, located at our centre, allows youth to continue their education in an environment tailored to their needs.
School is mandatory for adolescents. For young adults aged 18 and over, participation is voluntary. Classes are part-time and personalized based on each person’s needs and interests, with a focus on career planning.

The program is for francophone youth aged 14 to 21 from Eastern Quebec.

Youth from Western Quebec is served by Portage's rehabilitation centre in Prévost.

Young adults aged 18 to 21 have specific needs in rehabilitation that are often not addressed by existing services.
By extending the adolescent program up to age 21, we provide support that’s better suited to this stage of life. This initiative also responds to requests from the healthcare network, as many youth lose access to youth protection services at 18, even though they still need support.

Yes. At Portage, we believe that family plays a key role in the rehabilitation process. With the resident’s consent (14 years and older), we offer support to loved ones through individual meetings and weekly group sessions.
For young adults (18–21), parental support is especially important, as it can greatly influence their path toward independence.

Yes. We offer post-treatment support for about 18 months to help young adults reintegrate into daily life. This includes individual follow-ups with a counselor and support groups.
Thanks to our partnerships, we also offer help with housing, job readiness, and continuing education.