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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...
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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 &...
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Mar 32 min read
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Launch of our Mid-Fairfield Youth Cannabis Prevention Project
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, elected officials, school administrators, community leaders, law enforcement chiefs, and prevention...
Margaret Watt
Mar 32 min read
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Waves of Grief: Honoring the Light of Lives Lost
Written by: Juliana Cotza Grief washes over us in unpredictable waves. It is an enduring pain that never fully fades, but instead serves...
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Feb 244 min read
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Breaking the Silence on Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Doubt
One of my favorite things is to celebrate the people I love. Whether it’s buying Starbucks for my roommate when she aces a test, taking...
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Jan 294 min read
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Prevention legislative issues
Yesterday, Positive Directions was pleased to have convened representatives of ten local prevention coalitions for a virtual forum with...
Margaret Watt
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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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...
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Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Impact Report & Annual Appeal
Please consider donating to Positive Directions as your charity of choice this year. Your generous support is what helps us make a...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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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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Nov 1, 20241 min read
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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...
Margaret Watt
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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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 11, 20243 min read
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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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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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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...
Margaret Watt
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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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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Sep 23, 20241 min read
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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...
Margaret Watt
Sep 10, 20242 min read
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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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Sep 4, 20242 min read
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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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Aug 14, 20243 min read
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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...
Margaret Watt
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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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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Jul 12, 20243 min read
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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 11, 20242 min read
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