Positive Directions is offering a free weekly support group designed especially for teens ages 16–18 who are looking to make positive changes in their lives while coping with substance misuse or mental health challenges. The SMART Teens group began on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and now meets every Tuesday from 6–7 p.m. on Zoom. Teens can access the Zoom link at Positive Directions’ groups page.

This free offering creates a safe, accessible space for young people to find support, strengthen coping skills, and take meaningful steps toward healthier choices. By making the group available online, Positive Directions is helping ensure that teens can connect with guidance and encouragement from wherever they are.

Positive Directions is also continuing its free SMART Family & Friends online support group for loved ones of people struggling with unhealthy or addictive behaviors. That weekly group helps participants build coping skills, improve communication, and restore balance in their own lives. It meets on Thursdays from 6–7 p.m., with Zoom access also available through the Positive Directions groups page.

Together, these free supports offer help not only for teens in need of encouragement, but also for the families and friends who care about them most.