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Nov 29, 20211 min read
What is the Positive Directions Treatment Fund?
At Positive Directions, referrals for mental health and addiction services doubled since the start of the Pandemic. Many of our clients...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
Wondering How You Can Make a Difference?
Positive Directions is a leading prevention organization in the region. We bring leadership to the coalitions we work with, helping build...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
Positive Directions is Giving Back
With GivingTuesday quickly approaching, the Positive Directions team will be showing its generosity and giving spirit by donating and...
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Nov 8, 20211 min read
GivingTuesday
History of GivingTuesday GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. GivingTuesday is...
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Nov 5, 20211 min read
Positive Directions is in Westport Lifestyle Magazine!
Check out this month's edition of Westport Lifestyle magazine to read about Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and...
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Sep 15, 20211 min read
AmazonSmile Charity Designation
Dear Positive Directions Supporters, Please consider selecting Positive Directions - The Center for Prevention and Counseling, Inc. as...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it...
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Aug 30, 20213 min read
Observing Overdose Awareness in 2021
Tragically, each year thousands of people--from all walks of life--die from drug overdose. In 2021, overdose deaths have increased as a...
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Aug 26, 20211 min read
It's OK to Not Be OK: When & How To Get Help
Mental illness is on the rise. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, or other issues, help is...
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Gail Kelly
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Welcome to our New Executive Director!
The Positive Directions Board of Directors is very pleased to announce that Vanessa Wilson, MA, LMFT has joined the organization as...
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Jul 7, 20212 min read
Safe & Sober for the 4th
With the Fourth of July coming up, people will be celebrating--and for the first time in CT, adults will be legally allowed to use not...
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Jun 22, 20211 min read
Peer Support with Ally!
We are so proud to partner with TurningPointCT in offering limited peer support hours with our specialist Ally Kernan. For more...
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
Can Gambling become an addiction?
Can gambling become an addiction? You bet it can! Gambling—like alcohol and other psychoactive drugs—can develop into an abusive pattern...
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Feb 20, 20211 min read
Roundtable with Elected Officials
Positive Directions was recently honored to host US Senator Chris Murphy, State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg (Westport), and Westport First...
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Jan 14, 20212 min read
TurningPointCT.org: Guiding the Search for Mental Wellness
We are thrilled to announce that TurningPointCT.org is now housed at Positive Directions! TurningPointCT.org is Connecticut's online...
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