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Read articles and watch news stories that have been done on Portage's substance abuse rehabilitation centres and employment reintegration centres.


Youth addictions outpacing treatment(08-May-2013)

CBC News | Prince Edward Island Youth addictions outpacing treatment Currently the province has an eight-week addiction treatment day program, that sends youth home on weekends. For years, addicts, former addicts and their parents have been calling for 24-hour residential treatment, the kind offered at the Portage clinic in New Brunswick, where P.E.I. sends a handful of yo... [>>]


Teen overcomes addiction with residential treatment(02-May-2013)

Kitchener Post Teen overcomes addiction with residential treatment Campbell’s mother encouraged her to seek treatment, eventually threatening to cut off contact. But the threats fell on deaf ears, and it was her eventual overdose and the memory of her father, who struggled with drugs and died 12 years ago on Christmas Eve, that led her to Portage. Read more... (... [>>]


Hit the Bricks on CBCNews (29-Apr-2013)

CBC News Late Night CBC TV News from Toronto A quick review on Hit the Bricks, a new Portage event in collaboration with Outward Bound, that took place Sunday, April 28 2013, at the Brick Works in Toronto. See the video... (http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Toronto/ID/2382235600/) ... [>>]


Teen defends Portage drug rehab centre(29-Apr-2013)

CBC News Montreal Teen defends Portage drug rehab centre A teen resident of the Portage drug rehabilitation centre on the West Island praises the treatment program that turned his life around, but he's worried about the centre's uncertain future. Read more... (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/04/29/montreal-portage-batshaw-teen.html) ... [>>]


Up the wall for youth (29-Apr-2013)

Globe and mail Up the wall for youth Alyson Reid, 15, works her skyward at the first hit the bricks Adventure race and festival at the Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto on Sunday. Read more... (/pdf/Hit_the_Bricks_Globe_and_Mail_April29.pdf)... [>>]


In Pictures: An outdoor obstacle adventure at the Brick Works(28-Apr-2013)

The Globe and mail In Pictures: An outdoor obstacle adventure at the Brick Works Toronto's Brick Works property and the adjoining ravines and parkland were transformed into an adventure obstacle course in support the Portage Ontario. Read more... (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/in-pictures-an-outdoor-obstacle-adventure-at-the-brick-works/article11596052/)... [>>]


Beaconsfield council defers decision on granting demolition permit to Batshaw(26-Apr-2013)

The Gazette Beaconsfield council defers decision on granting demolition permit to Batshaw Officials at Portage, a teen drug rehab centre, are relieved that Beaconsfield council has opted to defer a decision to grant a demolition permit to Batshaw Youth and Family Centres, which aims to tear down an aging building on Elm Ave. and replace it with a new $50-million open-... [>>]


Future of Portage teen drug centre in danger(23-Apr-2013)

CBC News Future of Portage teen drug centre in danger The future of the Portage teen drug rehab centre in Beaconsfield is in danger. It's the only one of its kind that targets English speakers in the West Island. Read more... (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2013/04/23/quebec-portage-teen-drug-centre-batshaw-closing.html) ... [>>]


Victim was 'briliant' kid, whose life ended 'too soon' (11-Apr-2013)

Telegraph Journal Victim was 'briliant' kid, whose life ended 'too soon' Neema Josh Baratistone was only 14 when he first struggled with an addiction alcohol that eventually landed him in the Portage Residential rehab facility near Sussex. Read more... (/pdf/atlantic/Victim_was_brilliant_kid_whose_life_ended_too_soon_201304.pdf) ... [>>]


Training heats up for recovering teens(28-Mar-2013)

Penticton Western News Training heats up for recovering teens A recent firefighter training session brought home the importance of life skills for a small group of young people from the Portage Keremeos addiction recovery centre. Read more... (http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/200521851.html)... [>>]


Over 700 kids get tough talk on drugs(27-Mar-2013)

The Chronicle Over 700 kids get tough talk on drugs Last week was the Drug Addiction Prevention Days at the Sarto Desnoyers community centre in Dorval. Many organizations such as the Station 5 Montreal policemen, Urgences-Santé, Portage, Think First Foundation, Canadian National (CN), West Island YMCA, West Island Youth Action, dieticians from both West Island schoo... [>>]


Toxicomanie: les thérapies longues plus efficaces pour les cas lourds(15-Mar-2013)

La Presse Toxicomanie: les thérapies longues plus efficaces pour les cas lourds Les thérapies longues, dont la durée tourne autour de six mois, sont les plus efficaces pour réhabiliter les toxicomanes au passé lourd, démontre une étude réalisée dans un centre de la maison Portage. Les mesures Maltais, qui limiter... [>>]


Portage à 40 ans - « Un toxicomane en aide un autre »(13-Mar-2013)

TVA Nouvelles Portage à 40 ans - « Un toxicomane en aide un autre » «Je suis ici à la recherche de moi-même. Confus et effrayé, j'ai vécu dans les ténèbres de la drogue, repoussant tous ceux qui se souciaient de moi et m'aimaient». Ce sont par ces mots que commence le credo du Portage, lu par chaque r&e... [>>]


Un programme unique au pays - Reconstruire des vies (03-Mar-2013)

Journal de Québec Un programme unique au pays - Reconstruire des vies Le 7 Février dernier, la Banque Nationale a verser un don de 50 000$ au centre résidentiel Portage pour adolescent de Saint-Malachie. Read more... (http://www.portage.ca/pdf/quebec/2013-03-02%20Journal%20de%20Québec%20p6.pdf)... [>>]


40 years of success for Portage(27-Feb-2013)

West Island Chronicle 40 years of success for Portage Portage's Beaconsfield drug rehabilitation centre opened its doors in 2001 and has so far helped 1,200 troubled youth obtain their high school diploma while getting rid of their addictions. This year, the parent-organization, Portage, turns 40 years old. This was celebrated at the organization’s first centre... [>>]


Beaconsfield residents call NIMBY on youth hosting (27-Feb-2013)

CTV Montreal Beaconsfield residents call NIMBY on youth hosting Some Beaconsfield residents are concerned about plans for a housing unit for troubled youth in their community. Batshaw Youth and Family Centres wants to demolish a building now being used by Portage, a centre that helps teens with substance abuse issues, to rebuild a new facility catering to a home for t... [>>]


Les mères toxicomanes à Portage(27-Feb-2013)

Les Francs-Tireurs - Télé-Québec Les mères toxicomanes à Portage De son côté, Patrick Lagacé passe une journée dans le programme mère-enfant de Portage, qui accueille des mères toxicomanes et leurs enfants. Dans ce reportage, on met un visage et une histoire sur une réalité qui provoque a pr... [>>]


Drogues et alcool(25-Feb-2013)

Les docteurs - Radio-Canada Drogues et alcool Bianca, ancienne résidante du centre de Portage au lac Écho, se livrait à l’émission Les Docteurs sur sa dépendance aux médicaments d'ordonnance. Écouter l'émission... (http://www.radio-canada.ca/emissions/les_docteurs/2012-2013/document.asp?idDoc=275961)... [>>]


Les festivités qui se sont tenues au centre Portage du lac Écho pour le 40e anniversaire(21-Feb-2013)

TVCogeco - Connecté Reportage sur les festivités qui se sont tenues au centre Portage du lac Écho pour le 40e anniversaire Reportage sur le 40e anniversaire de l'organisme Portage, qui fût fondé à Prévost, près du Lac Écho, dans les Laurentides. Entrevue avec François Bourdon, directeur de Portage Lac &Ea... [>>]


Une main tendue qui change une vie(20-Feb-2013)

Journal Accès Une main tendue qui change une vie Portage vient de célébrer son 40e anniversaire d’existence. Quarante ans à venir en aide à des milliers de personnes avec des problèmes de dépendance afin qu'ils retrouvent un mode de vie sain et réintègrent la société, cela devait se souligner en ... [>>]


Mon jeune fume et boit de l'alcool, comment l'aborder?(18-Feb-2013)

FM 93 - Contact Humain Mon jeune fume et boit de l'alcool, comment l'aborder? Le directeur du centre de Portage pour jeunes à Saint-Malachie était un invité à l'émission Contact Humain, pour discuter des enjeux et pour expliqué le programme de réadaptation en toxicomanie de Portage. Écouter l'émission... ( htt... [>>]


Portage marks 40 years (18-Feb-2013)

Kings County Record Portage marks 40 years Pat Bourgeois credits the four months he’s spent so far at Portage Atlantic with saving his life and helping him overcome years of drug addiction. “Seven to eight months ago I was messed up,” the 19-year-old said Thursday in a conference room at the Cassidy Lake treatment centre. “I was near death. I was only... [>>]


Rehabilitation centre marks milestone (17-Feb-2013)

Times & Transcript Rehabilitation centre marks milestone To understand the impact that Portage Atlantic has on young Atlantic Canadians who are dealing with substance abuse, one simply has to talk with someone who has benefited from their services. As Portage marks its 40th anniversary around the country, the Atlantic chapter, located at the Cassidy Lake Centre nea... [>>]


Des milliers de toxicomanes ont été sauvés grâce à Portage (15-Feb-2013)

Hebdos régoinaux Laurentides Des milliers de toxicomanes ont été sauvés grâce à Portage Pour souligner son 40e anniversaire, plus de 300 employés, résidents et amis, se sont réunis le 14 février dernier au centre de Portage du Lac Écho. «Lors de l’ouverture de ce premier centre, on pouvait accueill... [>>]


Portage célèbre ses 40 ans(13-Feb-2013)

Journal le nord Portage célèbre ses 40 ans Portage célèbre cette semaine son 40e anniversaire d’existence. Pour l’occasion, l’organisme qui vient en aide depuis quarante ans à des milliers de personnes avec des problèmes de dépendance réunira plusieurs employés, résidants et finissants des quarante derni... [>>]


Portage célèbre ses 40 ans à l’Assemblée nationale(13-Feb-2013)

Québec Hebdo Portage célèbre ses 40 ans à l’Assemblée nationale Olivier Fournelle était visiblement impressionné de fouler le sol de l’Assemblée nationale où, en compagnie d’une délégation de membres du personnel et de finissants, il était reçu pour souligner les 40 ans... [>>]


Portage célèbre ses 40 ans à l’Assemblée nationale(13-Feb-2013)

Speedmedia.tv Portage célèbre ses 40 ans à l’Assemblée nationale Olivier Fournelle, qui est sorti vainqueur de sa toxicomanie, considère son passage à Portage comme une renaissance. Olivier Fournelle était visiblement impressionné de fouler le sol de l’Assemblée nationale où, en compagnie d’... [>>]


Timely donation(29-Jan-2013)

Keremos Reviews Timely donation Legion supplies snowshoes funding. Garry Billon, president of the Keremos branch of the Royal Canadian Region, present a cheque to Steve Cleminson of Portage Canada for 500$. Read more... (/pdf/bc/Timely_donation130129.pdf)... [>>]


UCT supports Portage Atlantic(24-Jan-2013)

Telegraph Journal UCT supports Portage Atlantic United Commercial Travelers of Saint John (Jack Kidd Council), a longtime supporter of Portage Atlantic, continues to help enhance programs and services for the youth at Cassidy Lake through generous donations and yearly visits. ... [>>]


Avez-vous déjà vaincu une dépendance?(18-Jan-2013)

Contact humain sur FM 93 Avez-vous déjà vaincu une dépendance? Serge Comeau, le directeur du centre de réadaptation en toxicomanie de Portage à Saint-Malachie explique le programme de Portage pour adolescents et l'effet des drogues de synthèse. Son entrevue commence à 42 minutes 40 secondes et termine à 50 minutes 05... [>>]


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