/R E P E A T -- Portage Recognition Ceremony - The most inspiring gathering of Montreal!/

MONTREAL, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - On October 5^th, media representatives are invited the Portage Recognition Ceremony, where the accomplishments of the 169 men, women, and youth who have overcome their addiction issues this year at one of Portage's substance abuse rehabilitation centres in the Montréal region will be celebrated.

It will be an event full of emotion for the graduates, their family and friends, and the Portage staff members who have helped guide them through their programs. The event will also celebrate the success of those who completed a residential program last year and have maintained a positive lifestyle.

Date:	October 5th, 2014
Time:	13 h
Place:	Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts 175 Sainte-Catherine West Montréal, QC H2X 1Z8
What:	Portage Recognition Ceremony
Who:	-        Peter A. Howlett, President of Portage -        Peter Vamos, Executive Director of Portage -        169 Portage graduates -        Directors, partners, and friends of Portage

About Portage

Since it was established in 1970, Portage has helped tens of thousands of people to overcome their substance abuse issues, with specialised programs for adolescents, adults, pregnant women and mothers with young children, and adults with mental health issues. Portage operates seven substance abuse rehabilitation programs in Québec, with centres in Montréal, Prévost, Québec City, and Saint-Malachie. Three other establishments serve the adolescent populations in Ontario, British Columbia, and Atlantic Canada. For more information, please visit www.portage.ca.

SOURCE: Portage

Seychelle Harding, Communications Director, [phone], ext.118, [email protected]; RSVP: Seychelle Harding, Communications Director, [phone], ext. 118, [email protected]