Spinathon 2.0 is coming in April. Help raise positive vibes for mental health.
Spinathon 2.0 is coming in April. Help raise positive vibes for mental health.
Founded over 50 years ago, Positive Directions is a nonprofit dedicated to improving mental wellbeing and preventing substance misuse among individuals, families, and communities. We never turn away due to inability to pay.
Founded in 1971 | Nonprofit | Community Action | Confidential Support
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We are an outpatient clinic operating during set business hours. If you need immediate mental health support,
call or text 988 or dial 2-1-1, option 1. If you or someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.
We’re not your typical outpatient clinic! We offer free, unique peer support programs for young adults, people in recovery, people experiencing crisis, and families/caregivers. We lead communities in making positive changes through coalition, educational, and environmental efforts.
Donors, sponsors, and community partners help make this work possible.
People come to Positive Directions as a trusted partner, whether for one-on one support or community-level change. We meet you with respect, skill, and support, and help build the approaches and tools that make things better.
I’ve had 6 students come to me with concerns about a peer or friend that they became aware of after your QPR training. All these students brought forward valid and concerning situations and shared that the training helped them feel more confident addressing concerns and seeking help. Thank you again for the impact of this work—it’s clearly making a difference.
High School Social Worker
We are so fortunate to have Positive Directions serving Fairfield County- the team is compassionate, professional and extremely talented – I highly recommend them for young people and their families in need of their services.
Regional Program Director
Positive Directions is tremendous resource for our communities. The work done by this agency in all aspects of mental health and well-being is exceptional!
Crisis Counselor
Positive Directions’ leadership of The Norwalk Partnership coalition gives us tools and resources that as partnering organizations and individuals we likely wouldn’t have otherwise. For example, the data from the youth surveys, where queer and marginalized youth have consistently shown up as highest risk, has created momentum and opportunities for Triangle Community Center to push on initiatives and programs specifically supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Community Educator
It was great being in your [training] session today. I learned a ton!
Parent & Coach
What a great addition Jennifer was to our school community. She connected with many students who seek her out, and she made an impact on their decision making and coping skills.
School Administrator
We lead community coalitions to create healthier environments that foster mental wellbeing and prevent risky behaviors, with a primary focus on supporting youth.
Find out how counseling can help you cope with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We primarily serve Connecticut residents (ages 5+), either at our office in Westport or via telehealth. We accept HUSKY, Medicare, and all state and commercial insurances, and we never turn anyone away for inability to pay. Our sliding-fee scale and treatment fund allow us to serve those who are underinsured or uninsured.
As a nonprofit, Positive Directions can say “yes” more often because donors help cover the gap between what care costs and what many people can afford. Your gift supports counseling access, free prevention education, and free recovery support across Connecticut.
