Wellness Fair!
Join Positive Directions and the Westport Farmers' Market for an engaging Wellness Fair, proudly funded by the Westport Women's Club!...
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Margaret Watt
Oct 253 min read
It's Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Week is a national awareness week to promote conversations about substance use with kids. Young children are exposed to vapes...
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Oct 113 min read
My Semicolon
Written By: Juliana Cotza - Positive Directions Marketing Intern, Fall 2024 A semicolon is used when an author could have chosen to end...
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Oct 42 min read
Meet Penny the Vizsla!
Penny at PD We are so excited to have Penny join our team here at Positive Directions. Penny is a Vizsla and a certified therapy dog....
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Margaret Watt
Oct 32 min read
Positive Directions Awarded Federal Grant for Youth Substance Use Prevention
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a five-year Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant from the White House Office of National...
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Sep 231 min read
Ride to Raise Positive Vibes for Mental Health
Come join us for a ride to spread positivity and raise funds for mental health - let's pedal our way to good vibes together!
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Margaret Watt
Sep 102 min read
Peer Supports that Help: World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide deaths are a growing tragedy, both in this country and worldwide, across all demographics. Today, on World Suicide Prevention...
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Sep 42 min read
Announcement! Recovery Friendly Workplace
Positive Directions is thrilled to share the exciting news that we have officially been recognized as a Recovery Friendly Workplace...
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Aug 143 min read
How Routines Can Improve Mental Health
Everyday we are given various tasks to complete whether that be at work, home, school, etc. We all have schedules that we have to follow...
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Margaret Watt
Aug 53 min read
FentaNO! Narcan for college students - & beyond
Two scary news stories kicked off Overdose Awareness Month in Connecticut: On August 2nd, NBC CT reported on a one-year-old toddler who...
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Jul 123 min read
Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health This Summer
Welcome to summer! When we think of summer we often think about having a break and being able to relax from the pressures of daily life....
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Jun 112 min read
An Evening of Mental Fitness Recap
Together with Rhone, the Positive Directions team and 125 guests gathered at the Westport Woman's Club on May 30th for An Evening of...
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Jun 41 min read
FREE Recovery Coach Academy Course for Young People in CT!
O Our TurningPointCT.org project is offering a FREE virtual Recovery Coach Academy course for individuals in Connecticut ages 16-29!...
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Jun 42 min read
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: What to Know
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize and address the unique mental health challenges and substance misuse issues...
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May 31 min read
Fundraiser to support Positive Directions
An Evening of Mental Fitness Join Positive Directions and Rhone for an enlightening event designed to educate, inform, and inspire. Our...
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Apr 252 min read
April 27th National Drug Takeback Day and Westport Wellness Fair Press Release
Westport, CT- On behalf of the Westport Police Department, Westport Center for Senior Activities and Positive Directions, First...
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Apr 103 min read
Introducing New Staff!
We are thrilled to announce that our team is growing. Help us give a warm welcome to... Nicole Merlo-White, Therapist Nicole is a...
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Apr 51 min read
Free Overdose Awareness Opportunities
Positive Directions is offering 2 free opportunities for families to gain life-saving information about avoiding or responding to an...
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Mar 282 min read
Positive Directions Announces the Appointment of 2 New Board Members
Positive Directions is happy to welcome Kathleen Sweeney & Jessica Branson to the board of directors, bringing the organization's number...
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Jan 241 min read
FREE Mental Health First Aid Trainings!
Do YOU know how to recognize and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders? This training allows anyone (aged 16+)...
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