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.

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone.Asking for help is the first step toward healing. If you’re ...
09/26/2025

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through it alone.

Asking for help is the first step toward healing. If you’re in emotional distress or worried about someone else, call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.

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You don’t have to do it alone.SMART Recovery groups offer science-based, peer-led support to manage addiction and build ...
09/25/2025

You don’t have to do it alone.

SMART Recovery groups offer science-based, peer-led support to manage addiction and build a healthier life—judgment-free.

Learn more or join a group: https://www.positivedirections.org/groups

Join us for SMART Family & Friends TONIGHT!⁠⁠With SMART Family & Friends, you will be provided with the tools you need t...
09/25/2025

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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09/24/2025

Life gets heavy sometimes - but numbing out is not the solution. Be in the Know of healthy ways to cope.

Recovery is strength.Whether you’re just starting out or celebrating a milestone, your journey is valid. Recovery happen...
09/24/2025

Recovery is strength.

Whether you’re just starting out or celebrating a milestone, your journey is valid. Recovery happens every day, and every step matters. Looking for support? Check out these resources: https://www.thenorwalkpartnership.org/get-help

Be the friend who checks in.Su***de can be prevented. Warning signs include hopelessness, withdrawal, or mood swings. If...
09/23/2025

Be the friend who checks in.

Su***de can be prevented. Warning signs include hopelessness, withdrawal, or mood swings. If you notice a shift, don’t wait—reach out.

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Join SMART Recovery offered by Positive Directions meeting TONIGHT!⁠⁠In our SMART Recovery group, a trained peer facilit...
09/23/2025

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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Alternatives to Su***de (“Alt2Su”) is a free, peer-led support group where people can talk openly about su***de thoughts...
09/22/2025

Alternatives to Su***de (“Alt2Su”) is a free, peer-led support group where people can talk openly about su***de thoughts, attempts, or experiences like self harm. It's a safe, non-clinical space where people ages 18+ can talk about their experiences and emotional distress without judgment or fear of unwanted interventions. We do not assume suicidal thoughts are connected to mental illness, and you do not need to be experiencing a current crisis to attend. You are welcome to join any time--no commitment, no need for a referral from a treatment program.⁠
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Every Tuesday at 7pm on Zoom⁠
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RSVP on our events page to get the Zoom link!

Coming up Friday! To close out Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, please spread the word about our free Question-Persua...
09/22/2025

Coming up Friday! To close out Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, please spread the word about our free Question-Persuade-Refer su***de prevention training. You don't need to be an expert--just someone who cares. Learn how to recognize warning signs and help someone who is thinking of su***de. Bring your lunch & we'll have coffee and snacks.
Ages 16+.
Please RSVP at https://www.positivedirections.org/events

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Thank you to The Westport Library for inviting us to lead a discussion to help parents! On Monday, Positive Directions o...
09/18/2025

Thank you to The Westport Library for inviting us to lead a discussion to help parents! On Monday, Positive Directions organized an event on "Parenting Pressures." Our prevention director, Margaret Watt, led the discussion among panelists, including: Melanie DeLapp, our clinical director; Jen Benoit, the Kids in Crisis counselor at Staples HS; Lindsay Blass, a Westport-based clinical psychologist; John Markette from Causeway Collaborative; and Liz Hanlon, a local parent and social work student. We enjoyed a great Q&A session with the audience.

Many thanks to all the panelists who donated their time and talents to support our local parents!

Sending gratitude and love to for yesterday's Su***de Prevention Walk recognizing Su***de Awareness Month. The communit...
09/17/2025

Sending gratitude and love to for yesterday's Su***de Prevention Walk recognizing Su***de Awareness Month. The community banded together to support those who struggle and those we've lost, share resources, and hear stories of loss but also resilience. It was a beautiful, meaningful event. Thank you, Sacred Heart, for this amazing event. 🩵

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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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