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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...
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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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...
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Welcome Ethan!
Positive Directions is excited to announce that Ethan Wattley, MA, LPC has joined the Positive Directions team as an Outpatient...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
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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!...
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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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...
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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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...
May 4, 20231 min read
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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...
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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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...
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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Managing Holiday Stress
For most people the holidays are associated with family and friends, gatherings, preparing food, hosting family, and rituals and...
Dec 20, 20225 min read
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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...
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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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...
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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AmazonSmile Charity Designation
Consider selecting Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention & Counseling as your AmazonSmile Charity! Dear Positive Directions...
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Nov 25, 20222 min read
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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...
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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Panel Discussion - The Cost of Success: What Pressure is Doing to Our Kids
Join us for a panel discussion and learn from the expert panelists about the pressure and anxiety being experienced by our youth. When:...
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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Welcome Frank!
Positive Directions is excited to announce that Frank Castorina, MA, LPC has joined the Positive Directions team as our clinical...
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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Fall Open House & Wellness Fair at Positive Directions
Explore our office, meet our staff, learn about our Prevention, Treatment and Recovery programs and participate in our wellness stations!...
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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FREE Teen Support Groups
In this blog post: Norwalk Moving On support & skills groups for Norwalk teens & High School Stressor group online open to high school...
Sep 23, 20223 min read
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New Alternatives to Suicide group & more suicide resources
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month--more important than ever in a time when mental illness is so prevalent, Positive...
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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