The document describes the services provided by Portage, a residential drug rehabilitation organization in Quebec. It outlines several residential and outpatient programs for adolescents, adults, mothers and children, and those with mental illness. The programs aim to help participants eliminate drug abuse, develop life skills, and successfully reintegrate into the community through a therapeutic community approach. Aftercare services are also provided to support participants after completing residential programs.

1. I have the right to be happy and to be treated with care and understanding . I have the right to be safe . I have the right to say what I feel

2. J’ai le droit d’être heureux et d’être traité avec soins et compréhension . J’ai le droit d’être en sécurité . J’ai le d roit d’exprimer ce que je ressens
• Drug addiction in Quebec
• Therapeutic Community Approach
• Our objectives
• Our services : overview
Adolescents Programs
Adults Program
Mother and Child Program
Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers (MICA)
• Family services
• Continuing Care
• Social Reintegration and Aftercare Services

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• Average age adolescents start doing drugs on a regular basis:
13.91
• Illegal drug abuse related costs in 2002: $1.6 billion2
• 95% believe that that youth today have easy access to drugs3
• Research shows 30% of people with a mental illness will have
a substance abuse problem in their lifetime and 53% who
abuse drugs will have a mental illness. 4
[1] L’Enquête québécoise sur le tabac, l’alcool, la drogue et le jeu chez les élèves du secondaire, Institut de la statistique du
Québec, 2008
[2] Cross-Canada Report on Student Alcohol and Drug use, CCSA, October 2011
[3] Quebecers and Substance Abuse, November 2010
[4] The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH)

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Treatment approach based on
• self-help
• mutual support
• peer role-modelling
• reality therapy
• motivational interviewing
• cognitive behaviour
The community is the therapist
Residents are taught to shape their own
values, develop a realistic perception of
their lives, and build self-respect and
self-confidence.

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• Voluntary admission
• Highly structured and safe
residential environment
Residents acquire competencies
through
• Participation in groups and
activities
• Taking on various roles and
responsibilities
• Interacting with their peers,
who serve as role models

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Self-confidence
Self-respect
Self-discovery
Balance
Competencies with which to face the future
A sober lifestyle

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• Eliminate abusive consumption of
drugs/alcohol
• Develop skills and acquire social
aptitudes
• Improve interpersonal skills and family
relationships for better social support
system
• Social reintegration: back to school,
work, or volunteer work

8. I have the right to be happy and to be treated with care and understanding . I have the right to be safe . I have the right to say what I feel
Prévost
Saint-Malachie
Beaconsfield

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• Residential drug rehabilitation centre
Residential program – up to 6 months
Aftercare follow-up – 2 years
• For youth (14-18 years) from Western Québec
• Gender-specific programming
• Portage Academy
On-site school programming
• Family-type setting within the therapeutic community
Structured and safe residential
environment

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• On-site school programming, adapted
to residents’ needs
• Sports and recreational activities
• Career counselling service
• Community involvement
• Weekend outings
• Parent/resident groups

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Prévost
Québec

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• Residential drug rehabilitation centre
• Residential program – up to 6 months
• Aftercare follow-up – 2 years
• For men and women over the age of 18 from all regions of
Québec
• Gender-specific programming
• Family-type setting within the therapeutic community
• Structured and safe residential
environment

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Therapy groups (separated by gender)
Community meetings
Socio-cultural and recreational activities
Individual case management and counselling
Guidance and vocational planning
Psychotherapy is available, if necessary

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• The length of the Day Centre program in Québec
City is approximately three months
• For mmen and women over 18 years of age from
the Québec City region
• Gender-specific programming
• Family-type setting within the therapeutic
community

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Therapy groups;
Individual case management;
Personalised intervention plan;
Aftercare services;
Support groups.

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Montréal

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Program length from 6 to 8 months, based on individual need
The mother can have up to two children with her, aged
between 0 and 6 years
One year follow-up at the Habitations Communautaires
Portage is available
Specialised and unique therapeutic community adapted to the
needs of mothers and their children
Psychological and physical security
Women can keep her family together while seeking drug
addiction treatment
Treatment is conducted in a warm and caring environment
A highly qualified and multidisciplinary team will take care of
the mother and her child/children throughout your
treatment

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Daily therapy groups on substance abuse and parenting
Socio-cultural and recreational activities for both mothers
and children
Individual case management
Family support
Daycare services adapted to the needs of the children
Psychotherapy is available, if necessary

19. Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers
(MICA)

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Orientation
Introduction to the program structure during outpatient phase of four to six weeks.
Participants spend the day at the centre from Monday to Friday.
Residential Phase
Approximately six months, depending on the individual’s needs
Community meetings and psycho-educational groups
Workshops
Socio-cultural and recreational activities
Development of social competencies
Transition Phase
While still living in residence, participants spend six weeks developing an exit plan in
preparation for reintegration into mainstream society.
Participants are active in society : volunteer work, education, employment
Aftercare Follow-up
External support groups and individual counselling are available

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Eliminate the abusive consumption of drugs
and alcohol
Gain a better understanding of one's mental illness
Gain a better understanding of oneself
Develop interpersonal skills and a better support
System
Facilitate social reintegration (volunteer work,
education, employment) and independent living

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• Family reunification groups
• Support groups
• Family Days
Transition planning to create a strong support
network
When reintegrating back into the family,
establishing expectations in the home and
providing support to both youth and their families

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• For those who, for whatever reason, do not
complete residential treatment
• 2 years
• Periodic telephone calls, tailored to individual needs
• Individual meetings, where necessary
• Eventually, participants can return to residential therapy
at Portage or elsewhere, if necessary

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• Preparation for social reintegration
• Reintegration visits with family
• Support seeking appropriate school environment
• Support seeking counselling; individual, group counselling
services
• Support seeking housing
• Career planning and company visits
• Follow-up for 2 years to support youth in transition
• Relapse prevention
• Follow-up phone calls
• Support groups
• Individual counselling, if necessary
• Back in touch visits
• Employment counsellor and job search strategies
• Guidance counsellor services
• Continuum of Care