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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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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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