“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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Sep 22, 20231 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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Sep 5, 20231 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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Margaret Watt
Aug 10, 20232 min
Consider Service Learning at Positive Directions!
Our amazing Prevention Corps member, Ben Fitzgerald, is heading back to college after spending his gap year with us, and we're looking...
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Aug 2, 20231 min
Welcome Ethan!
Positive Directions is excited to announce that Ethan Wattley, MA, LPC has joined the Positive Directions team as an Outpatient...
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Jul 18, 20231 min
We Are Hiring in our Outpatient Treatment Clinic
Positive Directions is seeking a part-time Outpatient Therapist and a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team!...
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Jul 14, 20232 min
Positive Directions Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member
Positive Directions is happy to welcome Kristen Glosserman to the board of directors, bringing the organization's number of board members...
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Margaret Watt
May 4, 20231 min
Take a Free Overdose Awareness & Narcan Training during National Prevention Week!
Do you know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids? Even in the last ten years, this question has become more and more...
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vwilson22
Mar 31, 20231 min
Fundraiser benefiting Positive Directions featuring Martha Stewart
Join us for an intimate afternoon with Martha Stewart at her former Turkey Hill home in Westport. Martha will share memories of her years...
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Feb 9, 20232 min
Get ready for Fairfield County Giving Day
Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling is so excited to be a part of Fairfield County's Giving Day! You can...
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Jan 26, 20231 min
Upcoming Lunch & Learn: Helping Teens Navigate Loss After Covid
How can families help teens who are dealing with loss? Many of our young people are still affected by the milestones they missed as a...
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Dec 20, 20225 min
Managing Holiday Stress
For most people the holidays are associated with family and friends, gatherings, preparing food, hosting family, and rituals and...
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Dec 15, 20222 min
Positive Directions Annual Appeal
This holiday season, consider donating to Positive Directions! Any amount you give will make a difference to someone else. Please take...
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Dec 7, 20221 min
Upcoming Lunch & Learn: Supporting Teens Navigating Academic Pressures
To RSVP to this event, CLICK HERE Scroll down to download the flyer The second discussion of our Lunch & Learn series will be held...
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Dec 2, 20221 min
AmazonSmile Charity Designation
Consider selecting Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention & Counseling as your AmazonSmile Charity! Dear Positive Directions...
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Nov 25, 20222 min
Positive Directions is Participating in this Year's GivingTuesday!
Wondering how you can make a difference? Consider donating to Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling on this...
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Nov 4, 20222 min
Successful Panel Discussion Leads to a Follow up Lunch & Learn Series
On October 19th, over 60 people gathered at the Westport Library for an informative and thoughtful panel discussion hosted and moderated...
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Oct 10, 20221 min