Positive Directions

03/26/2026

Join us for CT Save a Life Day in Westport on April 8, 2026 from 6-7 PM at the Westport Library, with a free Narcan training opportunity for community members. This training will cover how to prevent and recognize an overdose, along with how to properly administer Narcan. Attendees will receive free Narcan kits and additional resources. These Session are open to ages 18 and up. Please RSVP to secure your spot.

https://www.positivedirections.org/event-details/westport-save-a-life-day

03/26/2026

Looking for best practices for academic, social, and emotional well-being?

TODAY: Join the RAM Council Foundation, its members, and parents for a community conversation on supporting 8-12th grade students on their path to success.

03/26/2026

Teen Nights Out is back and it’s happening tomorrow! Join us for a free, substance-free Teen Nights Out Creative Hangout on Friday, March 27th from 7:00–9:30 PM at The Norwalk Art Space (455 West Avenue).

Enjoy board games, an open mic, art stations, and free pizza in a fun, welcoming space to relax, get creative, and connect with other teens.

Please note: This event is only open to high school students who live in Norwalk, whether you attend BMHS/CGS, NHS/P-TECH, or live in Norwalk but attend another high school. Don’t miss it!
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RSVP with QR Code or at TheNorwalkPartnership.org/events

03/26/2026

As of this week, smoke shop customers are no longer able to purchase kratom, 7OH, or any other related product. Recognizing the risks of these products, the State of CT has made them illegal.

Shoutout to our state legislature, law enforcement, and prevention councils for protecting our public health and raising awareness! And many thanks to the Sacred Heart University students who made these posters -- please share!

03/26/2026

Join us for SMART Family & Friends TONIGHT!⁠
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With SMART Family & Friends, you will be provided with the tools you need to effectively support your loved one without supporting an unhealthy or addictive behavior. You will:⁠
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Develop skills to help you cope⁠
Get support from others⁠
Learn effective communication skills⁠
Restore balance in your own life⁠
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03/25/2026

THERE'S STILL TIME TO RSVP for the fourth of our five-part Regional Speaker Series. Members of The Norwalk Partnership will share perspectives on the impact of cannabis since legalization. Moderated by Positive Directions.

Wednesday April 1st

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Virtual Event - Open to All

RSVP: https://www.positivedirections.org/events

03/25/2026

If you struggle with suicidal ideation, join our FREE, non-judgmental, non-clinical, peer-led, and confidential drop-in space. In this group, people can share difficult thoughts and feelings around suicidal ideation / experience or self harm without being assumed to have an illness and without fear of involuntary intervention. Our group meets virtually via Zoom, every Tuesday night.

Visit our Support Groups page on our website for the Zoom link. Find the link below!

https://www.positivedirections.org/groups

03/25/2026

Join us for a virtual conversation:

“A Look at Cannabis Use and Impact: 2.5 Years Later.”

📅 April 1st
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Open to all

Register here: positivedirections.org/events

Positive Directions is a non-profit behavioral health organization providing prevention, counseling, medication management, and support groups to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health or substance use disorders.

03/25/2026

BE IN THE KNOW: THC levels in cannabis products cab be much higher than people realize. Always read the label to understand the potency, serving size and risk before using. Know the risk.

03/24/2026

Join us tomorrow for The Norwalk Partnership Monthly Coalition Meeting, featuring a recap of what came out of the Community Priority Plan for Youth Mental Wellbeing series, along with other community updates and upcoming events.

Wednesday, March 25 | 3:00–4:30 PM

Use the link below to join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83160419385

03/23/2026

Curious about how things have changed since legalization? Join us for a virtual conversation!

🗓 Wednesday, April 1st
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual | Open to all

Register here: positivedirections.org/events

03/23/2026

Teen Nights Out is back! Our next event will be a free, substance-free Teen Nights Out Creative Hangout on Friday, March 27th from 7:00–9:30 PM at The Norwalk Art Space, 455 West Avenue. This fun and welcoming event will feature board games, an open mic, art stations, and free pizza, creating a safe space for teens to relax, express themselves, and connect with others in the community.⁠
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Please note that this event is only open to high school students who live in Norwalk, whether you attend BMHS/CGS, NHS/P-TECH, or live in Norwalk but attend another high school.⁠
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RSVP with QR Code or at TheNorwalkPartnership.org/events