Peer Supports that Help: World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide deaths are a growing tragedy, both in this country and worldwide, across all demographics. Today, on World Suicide Prevention...
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Announcement! Recovery Friendly Workplace
Positive Directions is thrilled to share the exciting news that we have officially been recognized as a Recovery Friendly Workplace...
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- Aug 14
- 3 min
How Routines Can Improve Mental Health
Everyday we are given various tasks to complete whether that be at work, home, school, etc. We all have schedules that we have to follow...
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Margaret Watt
- Aug 5
- 3 min
FentaNO! Narcan for college students - & beyond
Two scary news stories kicked off Overdose Awareness Month in Connecticut: On August 2nd, NBC CT reported on a one-year-old toddler who...
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- Jul 12
- 3 min
Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health This Summer
Welcome to summer! When we think of summer we often think about having a break and being able to relax from the pressures of daily life....
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- Jun 11
- 2 min
An Evening of Mental Fitness Recap
Together with Rhone, the Positive Directions team and 125 guests gathered at the Westport Woman's Club on May 30th for An Evening of...
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- Jun 4
- 1 min
FREE Recovery Coach Academy Course for Young People in CT!
O Our TurningPointCT.org project is offering a FREE virtual Recovery Coach Academy course for individuals in Connecticut ages 16-29!...
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- Jun 4
- 2 min
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: What to Know
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize and address the unique mental health challenges and substance misuse issues...
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info450094
- May 3
- 1 min
Fundraiser to support Positive Directions
An Evening of Mental Fitness Join Positive Directions and Rhone for an enlightening event designed to educate, inform, and inspire. Our...
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- Apr 25
- 2 min
April 27th National Drug Takeback Day and Westport Wellness Fair Press Release
Westport, CT- On behalf of the Westport Police Department, Westport Center for Senior Activities and Positive Directions, First...
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- Apr 10
- 3 min
Introducing New Staff!
We are thrilled to announce that our team is growing. Help us give a warm welcome to... Nicole Merlo-White, Therapist Nicole is a...
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- Apr 5
- 1 min
Free Overdose Awareness Opportunities
Positive Directions is offering 2 free opportunities for families to gain life-saving information about avoiding or responding to an...
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info450094
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Positive Directions Announces the Appointment of 2 New Board Members
Positive Directions is happy to welcome Kathleen Sweeney & Jessica Branson to the board of directors, bringing the organization's number...
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info450094
- Jan 24
- 1 min
FREE Mental Health First Aid Trainings!
Do YOU know how to recognize and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders? This training allows anyone (aged 16+)...
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info450094
- Nov 16, 2023
- 2 min
GivingTuesday 2023!
Wondering how you can make a difference? Consider donating to Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling on this...
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info450094
- Nov 3, 2023
- 2 min
Impact Report & Annual Appeal
Please consider donating to Positive Directions as your charity of choice this year. Your generous support is what helps us make a...
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- Oct 26, 2023
- 2 min
Welcome to the Clinical Team!
Positive Directions is excited to announce the addition of several new staff members and clinical interns to our team! To set up an...
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Margaret Watt
- Oct 6, 2023
- 2 min
“Don’t Wait”: Short Film Educates Parents to Protect Youth from Drugs
“This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.” The infamous 1980s anti-drug ad is often laughed about, but it was intended to raise...
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info450094
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
2 Free Support Groups for High Schoolers
We are pleased to have two free online support groups for high schoolers starting up. Please spread the word! (Flyers can be downloaded...
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info450094
- Sep 5, 2023
- 1 min
FREE High School Stress Support Group
Teens, get a strong start to the school year by getting support to handle the stress! New virtual High School Stress Support Group...
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