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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 4, 20241 min read
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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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Jun 4, 20242 min read
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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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May 3, 20241 min read
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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 25, 20242 min read
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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 10, 20243 min read
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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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Apr 5, 20241 min read
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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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Mar 28, 20242 min read
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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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Jan 24, 20241 min read
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GivingTuesday 2023!
Wondering how you can make a difference? Consider donating to Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling on this...
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Nov 16, 20232 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 3, 20232 min read
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Welcome to the Clinical Team!
Positive Directions is excited to announce the addition of several new staff members and clinical interns to our team! To set up an...
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Oct 26, 20232 min read
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“Don’t Wait”: Short Film Educates Parents to Protect Youth from Drugs
“This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.” The infamous 1980s anti-drug ad is often laughed about, but it was intended to raise...
Margaret Watt
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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2 Free Support Groups for High Schoolers
We are pleased to have two free online support groups for high schoolers starting up. Please spread the word! (Flyers can be downloaded...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read
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FREE High School Stress Support Group
Teens, get a strong start to the school year by getting support to handle the stress! New virtual High School Stress Support Group...
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Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Consider Service Learning at Positive Directions!
Our amazing Prevention Corps member, Ben Fitzgerald, is heading back to college after spending his gap year with us, and we're looking...
Margaret Watt
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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Welcome Ethan!
Positive Directions is excited to announce that Ethan Wattley, MA, LPC has joined the Positive Directions team as an Outpatient...
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Aug 2, 20231 min read
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We Are Hiring in our Outpatient Treatment Clinic
Positive Directions is seeking a part-time Outpatient Therapist and a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team!...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
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Positive Directions Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member
Positive Directions is happy to welcome Kristen Glosserman to the board of directors, bringing the organization's number of board members...
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Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Take a Free Overdose Awareness & Narcan Training during National Prevention Week!
Do you know how to help someone who has overdosed on opioids? Even in the last ten years, this question has become more and more...
Margaret Watt
May 4, 20231 min read
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Fundraiser benefiting Positive Directions featuring Martha Stewart
Join us for an intimate afternoon with Martha Stewart at her former Turkey Hill home in Westport. Martha will share memories of her years...
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Mar 31, 20231 min read
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