When I was 14 years old, I had my first sip of alcohol. I was hanging out with a friend and thought it would make me look cool. By 16, I was smoking weed every day. I told myself I didn’t have a problem — it just helped me have fun and relax. By 17,… Read more »
Portage has had a lasting impact on my life in ways that are difficult to fully put into words. What once felt like my last chance became one of the most important turning points in my life. I can confidently say that Portage is more than just another rehab; it is a second home. When… Read more »
On November 16, 2024, my daughter Riley ran away from home. For 108 days, I lived with a constant ache of not knowing where she was, how she was, or if she was safe. I knew she was struggling with drugs and alcohol, and despite doing everything I could—calling Social Development, checking in with her… Read more »
It’s hard to express in a few words the impact Portage has had on myself and my loved ones. Portage Atlantic has been part of my life in one way or the other for 26 of the 30 years since it began at Cassidy Lake — the relationship continues to this very day. In a… Read more »
There was a time when we were terrified we might lose our daughter to addiction. As parents, there is no greater pain than watching your child struggle and feeling helpless, not knowing how to guide them back to the person you know they truly are. When our daughter made the brave decision to enter Portage… Read more »
