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Impact Report: 2026 Year In Review
A year of counseling, prevention and peer support at Positive Directions. Read it on the page, or download the six page PDF.
Positive Directions Names Kim DiBella-Farber as New Executive Director
Longtime behavioral health leader returns her focus to Connecticut at Positive Directions-The Center for Prevention and Counseling WESTPORT, Conn. Positive Directions-The Center for Prevention…
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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…
Every BODY Belongs
As we observe Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026 under the theme “Every BODY Belongs,” I am finding it more important…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Support Three NYC Marathon Runners Racing to Benefit Positive Directions!
Positive Directions is proud to be one of three official charity partners of New York Road Runners, which organizes the…
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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…
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Introducing the CT Support Group project
An online platform for youth mental health TurningPointCT is now CT Support Group. Offering Connection, Peer Support, and Community. By…
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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 coalition leaders from New…
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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,…
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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…
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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 our…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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