Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it...
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info450094
Aug 30, 20213 min
Observing Overdose Awareness in 2021
Tragically, each year thousands of people--from all walks of life--die from drug overdose. In 2021, overdose deaths have increased as a...
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vwilson22
Aug 26, 20211 min
It's OK to Not Be OK: When & How To Get Help
Mental illness is on the rise. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, or other issues, help is...
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Gail Kelly
Jul 13, 20212 min
Welcome to our New Executive Director!
The Positive Directions Board of Directors is very pleased to announce that Vanessa Wilson, MA, LMFT has joined the organization as...
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info450094
Jul 7, 20212 min
Safe & Sober for the 4th
With the Fourth of July coming up, people will be celebrating--and for the first time in CT, adults will be legally allowed to use not...
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info450094
Jun 22, 20211 min
Peer Support with Ally!
We are so proud to partner with TurningPointCT in offering limited peer support hours with our specialist Ally Kernan. For more...
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info450094
Mar 25, 20213 min
Can Gambling become an addiction?
Can gambling become an addiction? You bet it can! Gambling—like alcohol and other psychoactive drugs—can develop into an abusive pattern...
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info450094
Feb 20, 20211 min
Roundtable with Elected Officials
Positive Directions was recently honored to host US Senator Chris Murphy, State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (Westport), and Westport First...
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info450094
Jan 14, 20212 min
TurningPointCT.org: Guiding the Search for Mental Wellness
We are thrilled to announce that TurningPointCT.org is now housed at Positive Directions! TurningPointCT.org is Connecticut's online...
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