Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention and Counseling

Westport, Connecticut

90 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 227-7644
4.3 (6 reviews)

About Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention and Counseling

Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention and Counseling is a behavioral health organization in Westport, Connecticut, that provides mental health and addiction recovery services for children, teens, and adults. They offer preventative support, counseling treatment, and aftercare on an outpatient basis. You can participate in their services in person or online.

One thing that strikes me about this facility is their three tier approach to recovery. They start with prevention, partnering with local organizations, civic groups, and academic institutions to train the community on the importance of mental health care and the dangers of substance abuse.

Second, they offer treatment for people who are already facing those struggles. If you’re dealing with chemical dependency or a co-occurring disorder, you can visit them to receive therapeutic counseling sessions. You can attend your sessions on your own or with your family. They’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that meets your needs and will help you reach your recovery goals.

Finally, they focus on long term recovery. If you’re a client in their outpatient program, you can attend free recovery groups to help you stay sober and prevent a relapse. They also offer one on one peer support services for adolescents.

Clients call this team talented, professional, and compassionate. They also remark that the organization is an asset to the local community.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

hearing iconHearing impaired program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: Positive Directions – The Center for Prevention and Counseling works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Connecticut provides the professional support that is often necessary to break free from drug dependency. With proper treatment, individuals can make changes that restore balance and health to their lives and achieve long-term recovery.

check iconDual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Check icon Accreditations

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Connecticut
License Number: 531

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Phone icon (203) 227-7644
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90 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880

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4.3 (6 reviews)
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4.3 (6 reviews)
Denise Qualey
11 months ago
5

We are so fortunate to have Positive Directions serving Fairfield County- the team is compassionate, professional and extremely talented - I highly recommend them for young people and their families in need of their services.

Ed Milton
11 months ago
5

Positive Directions is tremendous resource for our communities. The work done by this agency in all aspects of mental health and well-being is exceptional!

Response from the owner11 months ago
Thank you, Ed! I am so glad that you view us as a valuable community resource.
Lee Bollert
11 months ago
5

Kind and caring staff and great work in our community

Response from the owner11 months ago
Thank you for your review, Lee. We feel its a privilege to serve our community.
Maria Prosto
1 year ago
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stephaine Berrios
2 years ago
5

maria Cajamarca
3 years ago
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