Positive Directions

Positive Directions Positive Directions is a non-profit behavioral health organization serving children and adults.

We provide mental health and substance misuse prevention, counseling, and recovery supports. Positive Directions supports individuals, families, and communities by providing prevention programs and treatment services for mental health and addictive behaviors.

Dry January is easier with support.Invite a friend to join you, try a new hobby in place of drinking, or explore non-alc...
01/23/2026

Dry January is easier with support.

Invite a friend to join you, try a new hobby in place of drinking, or explore non-alcoholic drinks. Small steps can lead to lasting change—and it’s always okay to ask for help if you need it.

Are you a caregiver of someone who suffers from Alzheimer's? Are you looking for support as you support your loved one? ...
01/23/2026

Are you a caregiver of someone who suffers from Alzheimer's? Are you looking for support as you support your loved one? If so, consider joining the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group offered through Positive Directions!

Our Alzheimer caregivers’ support group is a lifeline for families. It is a place to turn to for advice and encouragement to help feel connected and give caregivers a sense of belonging and purpose. The group helps put our own experiences living with dementia in perspective and provides support and encouragement to move beyond a diagnosis. We share feelings confidentially, make friends, get help navigating the health care and legal systems, and learn from one another.

To learn more, text Tom Green at 203-216-1800.

If you work with youth, join us for a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training to be better equipped to recognize and...
01/22/2026

If you work with youth, join us for a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training to be better equipped to recognize and help those who are struggling. YMHFA is an internationally recognized certificate course. Through 2 hours of online learning (at your own pace) followed by an in-person class (lunch provided!), you will gain valuable information and skills. Please RSVP at positivedirections.org/events


Join us for SMART Family & Friends TONIGHT!⁠⁠With SMART Family & Friends, you will be provided with the tools you need t...
01/22/2026

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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📢 Introducing New Staff at Positive Directions! 📢Meet our new Peer Support Specialist, Julianna Garcia! She is a certifi...
01/20/2026

📢 Introducing New Staff at Positive Directions! 📢

Meet our new Peer Support Specialist, Julianna Garcia! 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 Join Rise Be Leadership Training, where she discovered a passion for peer connection and community support.

Julianna now works with the Join Rise Be Young Adult Warmline and CT Support Group, where she enjoys engaging with others, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting peers in their recovery journeys.

Welcome, Julianna!

Taking a tolerance break from cannabis can help reset your body, improve focus, and bring awareness back to your choices...
01/20/2026

Taking a tolerance break from cannabis can help reset your body, improve focus, and bring awareness back to your choices. Prevention starts with informed decisions.

Join SMART Recovery offered by Positive Directions meeting TONIGHT!⁠⁠In our SMART Recovery group, a trained peer facilit...
01/20/2026

Join SMART Recovery offered by Positive Directions meeting TONIGHT!⁠
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In our SMART Recovery group, a trained peer facilitator will guide you in using evidence-based tools to learn to:⁠
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- Build and maintain motivation to change⁠
- Learn to cope with urges⁠
- Manage thoughts, feelings, and behaviors⁠
- Live a balanced life⁠
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Discover the Power of Choice!⁠
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Recovery from substance use disorders is possible with the right tools! A safe, supportive environment; employment & leg...
01/19/2026

Recovery from substance use disorders is possible with the right tools! A safe, supportive environment; employment & legal support; stable housing; and reliable transportation can make all the difference. Ready to look for treatment? Visit findtreatment.gov

So many of us are struggling with our mental health, and thoughts of su***de are more common than you may realize. We en...
01/15/2026

So many of us are struggling with our mental health, and thoughts of su***de are more common than you may realize. We encourage everyone to take the FREE Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) training to be able to recognize and respond to someone in crisis. QPR is an evidence-based training aimed at anyone ages 16 and up. Learn how to reach out to someone who may be struggling and provide life-saving support. The training includes videos, a slideshow, and a group role play.

For 2026, we are offering this training for free quarterly on last Fridays from 12:30-2pm--bring your lunch and we'll have coffee and water. Please note that at least 5 attendees are required for a training to take place, so why not sign up with a friend or colleague? We do ask you not to attend any su***de prevention training if you have been personally affected by su***de in the past 6 months.

Would you like to bring this training to your school, workplace, club, or church? We can provide QPR group trainings to organizations in our catchment area upon request (English or Spanish), as well as other training programs. Please email Margaret at mwatt@positivedirections.org if you're interested in this option.

Sign up at www.positivedirections.org/events.

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Address

90 Post Road West
Westport, CT
06880

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12032277644

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