Residential and Ambulatory Program for Adults RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
Since 1973, Portage has offered this residential program to help substance-abusing men and women to achieve personal growth and lead drug-free lives.
Based on the therapeutic community approach, users benefit from positive peer influence, a qualified and committed staff, and accredited treatment techniques. Portage offers competency-based therapy treatment in the context of gender-specific programs (separate programs adapted to gender).
Users, who are able to participate in drawing up their own rehabilitation plan, undertake to:
- make the necessary effort to meet the challenges of therapy,
- recover their dignity,
- take charge of their lives.
Who qualifies for this program?
This program is intended for persons aged 18 or over who are faced with the following challenges, among other things:
- drug or alcohol abuses;
- social adjustment problems.
Resident's Manual
Poster
Poster - Portage Adult Program - Freedom from Addiction
Brochure
Brochure - Portage Adult Program - Freedom from Addiction
PORTAGE ACADEMY
Portage Academy enables adults to complete their high school education while they are undergoing therapy.
The curriculum is developed in cooperation with the local school board. Teachers work closely with clinical staff, both in class and in therapy.
CharacteristicsLength of the program
The average residential program lasts six months.
Language and location
The program is offered:
- in English and French at Prévost, Québec, which is located in the Laurentians.
Cost
The program is free for residents of Québec. In the majority of cases, the cost of the therapy for users outside of Québec can be covered by their province’s health department. For information, please contact Portage Montréal.
Government subsidies and private-sector funding enable Portage to provide this program to Quebec residents at no charge.
Admission
Admission to the program is voluntary.
Resident's Manual
In order to increase their chances of success, it is important for applicants to display a willingness to solve their personal problems. Applicants can take the first step by contacting us:
Portage Montréal
865 Richmond Square
Montréal QC H3J 1V8
Tel.: 514 939-0202
Fax: 514 939-3929
info_mtl@portage.ca
AMBULATORY PROGRAM IN QUÉBEC CITY
Since 1983, Portage has offered an ambulatory program in Québec City to help men and women with substance abuse problems to achieve personal growth and to lead drug-free lives. This three-month program is designed to develop social, personal, and professional skills.
Services:
- Assessment;
- Therapy;
- Aftercare follow-up;
- Family services.
Characteristics
Length of the program
The ambulatory program lasts approximately three months.
Language and location
The program is offered in French in Québec City.
Cost
The program is free for residents of Québec.
Québec government subsidies and private-sector funding enable Portage to provide this program at no charge.
Admission
Admission to the program is voluntary.
Resident's Manual
For further information, contact:
Portage Québec
150 Saint-Joseph Street East
Québec QC G1K 3A7
Tel.: 418 524-0320
Fax: 418 524-4129
info_qc@portage.ca
RELATED PROGRAMS
- Aftercare follow-up
This program helps users to adjust to living in the community, and to retain what they learn in therapy.
Socio-reintegration programs
Family services
Meetings with families during and after therapy in order to bring about an understanding and acceptance of the problems that are created by substance abuse, and to provide support to those who are helping the users.