PD News: Free Teen Events, Cannabis Panel, Narcan Training & Fundraiser
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 […]
End-of-year shoutouts: PD wins awards, trains hundreds, recognizes marathoners & donors
Happy holidays! During this holiday season, we’d like to thank our staff for their talent and dedication, our community partners for so many amazing collaborations, and our donors for their support. Below we’re showcasing just a couple of the great things we’ve all accomplished together during the past couple of months — check out some […]
PD Blog: Youth Reflection, Cannabis Speaker Series, Red Ribbon Week, National Drug Takeback Day & more
Positive Directions has great updates to share! In this blog post: “From Struggle to Strength”: a high school senior reflects Virtual Cannabis Speaker Series starts Monday! Red Ribbon Week National Drug Takeback Day CT Support Group Discord Halloween Movie Watch Party! We’re Hiring! NAMI CT Educational Conference Youth Voice: Mental Illness Awareness Week reflection […]
Your gift supports mental wellbeing for all
Please click here or scan the QR code below to donate to Positive Directions! Dear friends, It is with great excitement and urgency that I am writing to you as the new Interim Executive Director of Positive Directions. For the past year I served on the board of directors leading our strategic plan and creating […]
PD Blog: New ED, Parenting Pressures talk, Games Night & more
Positive Directions has great updates to share! In this blog post: Meet our new Interim Executive Director, Jessica Branson Parenting Pressures panel discussion on September 15 Welcome to our TNP Coalition Coordinator, Marsha Elbourne Suicide Awareness & Recovery Month updates & free training Community events CT Support Group Games Night for youth and young adults […]
PD Blog: Attorney General, college Narcan event, youth opportunities & more
Positive Directions has great updates to share! In this blog post: Attorney General speaks at our cannabis event Safe at College: Students from Norwalk and Westport can drop in this Thursday for a free harm reduction kit containing Narcan Cannabis PSA Youth opportunities with the CT Support Group & Mid Fairfield Youth Cannabis Prevention Project […]
PD Blog: New staff, programs & recorded talks
To kick off the summer, Positive Directions has great updates to share! In this blog post: Learn about our new clinical staff and play therapy space Watch videos of recent alcohol & cannabis discussions organized by our Prevention Division & stream an awareness film at home for free Learn about our new, free SMART Recovery […]
Lead with Purpose: Become the Next Executive Director of Positive Directions
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for mental health advocacy and community empowerment? Do you have the drive to make a lasting impact across Connecticut communities? If so, Positive Directions is looking for you. About the Role We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our organization into its […]
Join Our Team: Positive Directions is Hiring a Clinical Director!
Are you a passionate mental health professional ready to take on a leadership role? Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention & Counseling is looking for a Clinical Director to oversee and manage our Clinical Department. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities while leading […]
We Are Hiring!
Positive Directions is looking for two new additions to our team! Founded over 50 years ago, Positive Directions is a non-profit behavioral health organization providing a continuum of prevention, counseling, and recovery supports to individuals and families struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. Licensed Counselor (Bilingual preferred) We are urgently seeking a Licensed […]