“When I arrived at Portage, I had no idea I would be so well supported by the staff at the CDJ (Quebec Day Centre). The counsellors saw potential in me that I was unable to see myself and believed in my recovery even before I dared to believe in it. Post-care follow-up allows me to… Read more »
Testimonial of parent at a family support group – Cassidy Lake Note: They have chosen not to have their names attached Our son, 19 at the time, was struggling with addiction, which we were not aware of. We thought it was just weekend drinking with friends, but it was more than that. He was… Read more »
Photo : Anne Montplaisir Excerpt from L’expédition : un tremplin vers la guérison by Anne Montplaisir on Radio-Canada. Read the full article: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2208027/toxicomanie-dependance-aventure-nature-therapie Every fall, at the Portage addiction rehabilitation center in Saint-Malachie, adolescents and young adults in therapy experience something unique: a canoe-camping expedition on Lake Trois-Saumons, organized in collaboration with Camps Odyssée. This… Read more »
Following last year’s remarkable success and the strong interest it generated, Eric Lecuyer, Director of the RNA Biology Research Unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and Portage Governor, organized another visit to the IRCM on Thursday, November 27. The visit gave our young residents a chance to explore the Institute’s laboratories and technological… Read more »
On September 13, Portage was the proud beneficiary of the proceeds from a golf tournament held at the Le Diamant Golf Club, organized by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW). Thanks to the generosity of all participants and sponsors, a total of $20,875 was raised. This donation will fund the installation of… Read more »
On Monday, November 3, residents from the adolescents and young adults program at Portage Lac Écho had the privilege of welcoming two representatives from the cybersecurity consulting firm Consultation M365. The visit featured an inspiring exchange that began with a presentation of their professional journey, followed by a lively Q&A session that was most engaging…. Read more »
My name is Masha. I’m 21 years old and I’m a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. This is my story. As a child, I was full of life, always cheerful, active, sociable and so much more. I always had a lot of friends throughout grade school. I was into soccer, gymnastics, dancing and cheerleading. I… Read more »
Could substance use be hiding an attempt to survive? Adolescence and the transition to adulthood are often synonymous with instability and challenges. For many adolescents, hormonal changes, a desire for autonomy and the will to define oneself are intertwined with mental health issues. An increasing number of youth struggle with anxiety, depression or ADHD. Self-medication… Read more »
Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching climbing activity in September, supervised by the team of specialized instructors from the organization Ça me dit de grimper (I feel like climbing). Climbing remains the sport best suited to building connections… Read more »
I can honestly say that Portage completely changed my life… Nothing was ever just black or white for me while I was there, but one thing’s for sure: I am not the same person I was when I first entered Portage. I went from being a boy who would use any substance he could find,… Read more »
