Teraya Broaden
Teraya Broaden has been in the Human Services field for over 14 years. She has provided peer support and case management to promote recovery from substance use disorders. She has also worked with clients with severe mental health issues that include conducting active outreach and in home engagement with providers/community agencies on a daily to […]
Rylie Peterson
Rylie Peterson is a junior at P-TECH Norwalk. She works as a Prevention Intern for Positive Directions, and runs the TNP Teens club at Norwalk High. As an avid volunteer for many mental health, cancer, and community organizations for the last 4 years, she is devoted to raising awareness for mental health and being a […]
Timothy Cohen
Timothy Cohen is a dedicated junior at P-Tech High School who strives for excellence both inside and outside the classroom. As a prevention intern at Positive Directions, he is gaining valuable experience in community support and leadership. He previously played varsity basketball. This experience strengthened his discipline, teamwork, and resilience. He has since shifted his […]
Vivian Balazs
My name is Vivian Balazs, and I am honored to serve as one of the Prevention Interns for Positive Directions. I am a junior at the Center for Global Studies in Norwalk and the President of the TNP Teens Club at Brien McMahon and CGS. Beyond my academic pursuits, I lead a writing club, participate […]
Therell Mayes
Therell joined TurningPointCT as their Social Media Assistant in September 2021. He is a young adult who wants to help other young adults who are struggling with mental health like he has. Therell is a student at Norwalk Community College, majoring in Liberal Arts & Science. His experience with social media began as a hobby […]
Quinn Jannetty
Quinn Jannetty (they/them) is a queer, trans non-binary researcher with a background in psychological science and criminology. Before coming to the CT Support Group project, Quinn worked as a direct care provider in the mental health and addiction field during which they earned their certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention. Quinn also spent two semesters […]
Francesca Guerrier
Francesca Guerrier joins us as Project Manager for our regional Cannabis Prevention project, working with 5 towns. She is a Public Health professional who has been working in the field of prevention for over 10 years. Most recently, Francesca worked in health prevention at Sacred Heart University (SHU). She provided educational awareness in harm reduction […]
Jules Garcia
Jules joined the CT Support Group project as a Peer Support Specialist in January 2026. She is a certified Recovery Support Specialist and has completed training in Intentional Peer Support. Her journey with mental health and recovery began in 2024 through the JoinRiseBe Leadership Training, where she discovered a passion for peer connection and community […]
Jen Lord
Jen (she/they) has facilitated PD’s Alternatives to Suicide support group since 2022. As of 2025, Jen is also serving as our school-based provider at BMHS and CGS high schools in Norwalk, providing substance misuse and recovery support to students on campus. Jen is a dedicated advocate for mental health and substance use recovery. Driven by […]