Positive Directions

Center for Prevention and Recovery

420 Post Road West, Westport, CT 6880, USA


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420 Post Road West • Westport, CT 06880 •  203-227-7644

We counsel adolescents, parents, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression and stress-related ailments, as well as addictions and other destructive behaviors. We encourage you to contact us about creating positive changes in your life and in your relationships.

CALL US for more information or to arrange a free and confidential telephone conversation with a professional counselor about how we might help you. 203.227.7644*

We are also the primary provider of alcohol/substance prevention, education and support programs in Mid-Fairfield County. To about these programs, click on SERVICES and then PROGRAMS on the menu bar. 

* Our Hours of operation are Monday - Friday  9:00am - 5:00pm.  If you have an an emergency, please call 911

 Safe Practice: You can dispose of old and unused prescription medication, 24/7, at the following Police Depts:

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A non-profit 501(c)(3) mental health and alcohol/substance treatment agency with a special focus on community based youth and parent prevention programs.


Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking permitted without restriction

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Outpatient
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State mental health department
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available


Language Services


Special Programs/Groups Offered


Ancillary Services

  • Treatment for gambling disorder
  • Individual counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • Marital/couples counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Children/adolescents
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services


  • Positive Directions

    420 Post Road West, Westport, CT 6880