PD News: Free Teen Events, Cannabis Panel, Narcan Training & Fundraiser

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In This Blog:

New SMART Teens group starts TONIGHT!
Teen Nights Out
Panel discussion on the impact of cannabis legalization - April 1st
CT Save a Life Day: 3 Free Narcan Trainings - April 8th
Positive Directions fundraiser: Sign up to ride for Mental Health! - May 3rd
Accepting New Clients!

Just for Teens

New! SMART Teens Group – Free Group Tuesdays Starting Tonight!

High schoolers - looking for a safe space to get support and develop skills to work through challenges related to substance use or mental health? Check out our new virtual SMART Teens group! You'll learn to:

build motivation
cope with unhealthy urges
manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
live a balanced life

Starting March 24, 2026, the group will meet every Tuesday from 6–7 PM on Zoom. Get link at positivedirections.org/groups

Please download & share the flyer!

Teen Nights Out in Norwalk & Westport

Our prevention coalitions in Norwalk and Westport are organizing free, fun, sober social activities for high school students. Check out the flyers below and get more info & RSVP for the Norwalk Creative Hangout here or head to the Westport Roll, Roast & Relax night next month.

Community Events

Panel Discussion: "2.5 Years Later: How has legal weed affected our community?"

To kick off Cannabis Awareness Month, join members of The Norwalk Partnership for a panel discussion sharing community perspectives on the impact of cannabis legalization. This virtual event is the 4th in a Regional Speaker Series organized by the Mid-Fairfield Youth Cannabis Prevention Project, run by Positive Directions. The project brings Norwalk, New Canaan, Weston, Westport and Wilton together to address underage cannabis use. The event will take place on April 1, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM.

Register here for the link. Please download & share flyer below.

Free Overdose Awareness & Narcan trainings

On April 8, communities throughout the state will observe "CT Save a Life Day" by providing free overdose awareness & Narcan trainings through collabaorations between local health departments and prevention coalitions. Positive Directions looks forward to providing 3 opportunities that day -- please choose your location and language and RSVP here to secure your spot because supplies are limited!

Support us at our 2nd annual "Ride for Mental Health" Spinathon!

Come out to support Positive Directions at our 2026 Fundraiser event, "Ride for Mental Health," at the Westport YMCA on May 3rd from 12-2 PM.

Whether you are hoping to ride for our cause, contribute financially, or support family and friends as they ride for us, all are welcome!

We hope to see you there!

Learn more & sign up for a bike here.

Clinic News

Positive Directions is happy to share that we have immediate availability to offer! Those with either Husky and Cigna insurance or no insurance have no wait time. Intakes are scheduled within 48 hours.

If you or someone you know is looking to start counseling, call us today at 203-227-7644.

We are here to help!