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The Courage to Speak® Foundation offers the Courage to Speak® Presentation for students, parents, educators, and community members live and virtual. To request more information on our Drug Prevention Education Programs and Services, please fill-out a Drug Prevention Program Request or call the office at 203-831-9700.

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15th Annual Courage to Speak® Empowering Youth to be Drug-free Family Night – Norwalk, CT

Ponus Ridge Middle School 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT, United States

The evening features students speaking about their drug prevention message from Ponus Ridge, West Rocks, Roton and Nathan Hale, Brookside Elementary, and Side by Side Charter School. A display of drug prevention posters and collages created by students during classes they’ve taken as part of the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Program. The evening also includes a presentation for parents and students by Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of the Courage to Speak® Foundation. All communities are invited to attend!

The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® – Hartford, CT

Glory Chapel Int’l Cathedral 221 Greenfield St, Hartford, CT, United States

"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

  • Learn Communication Strategies with Children on Drugs
  • Teach Children Drug Refusal Skills
  • Help Children Cope Effectively with Stress and Emotions
  • Understand Signs of Drug Use
  • The Influence of Marijuana and Opioid Use on Youth Development
  • Parent Resources and Much More!
This event is funded in whole from the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (DMHAS).
DHMAS Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® – Old Saybrook, CT

Old Saybrook High School 1111 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

  • Learn Communication Strategies with Children on Drugs
  • Teach Children Drug Refusal Skills
  • Help Children Cope Effectively with Stress and Emotions
  • Understand Signs of Drug Use
  • The Influence of Marijuana and Opioid Use on Youth Development
  • Parent Resources and Much More!
This event is funded in whole from the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (DMHAS).
DHMAS Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® – Greenwich, CT

YWCA Greenwich 259 E Putnum Ave, Greenwich, CT, United States

"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

  • Learn Communication Strategies with Children on Drugs
  • Teach Children Drug Refusal Skills
  • Help Children Cope Effectively with Stress and Emotions
  • Understand Signs of Drug Use
  • The Influence of Marijuana and Opioid Use on Youth Development
  • Parent Resources and Much More!
This event is funded in whole from the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (DMHAS).
DHMAS Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Radio Interview with John Voket

The Courage to Speak Foundation 71 East Avenue, Suite M, Norwalk, CT, CT, United States

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Courage to Speak Presentation-Stafford Middle School 7th and 8th Grade

Stafford Middle School 21 Levinthal Run, Stafford Springs, CT, United States

In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking presentation, nationally renowned prevention speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 drug prevention education presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences.

WSHU Radio Interview

Sacred Heart Univeristy 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT, United States

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The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® – Norwalk, CT

Ponus Ridge Middle School 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT, United States

"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

  • Learn Communication Strategies with Children on Drugs
  • Teach Children Drug Refusal Skills
  • Help Children Cope Effectively with Stress and Emotions
  • Understand Signs of Drug Use
  • The Influence of Marijuana and Opioid Use on Youth Development
  • Parent Resources and Much More!
This event is funded in whole from the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. (DMHAS).
DHMAS Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Fordham Preparatory School – Bronx, NY

Fordham Preparatory School 441 E. Fordham Road, The Bronx, NY, United States

In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking presentation, nationally renowned prevention speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 drug prevention education presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences.

Courage to Speak Presentation-Greenwich, CT

Temple Shalom 300 Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT, United States

Ginger will be presenting Ian's Story to community leaders in Greenwich. In this dynamic, riveting and thought-provoking presentation, nationally renowned prevention speaker, Ginger Katz, Founder and CEO of The Courage To Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, shares the story of her son Ian’s losing battle with drugs. Ginger Katz has made over 1000 drug prevention education presentations throughout the country that have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of students, parents, law enforcement professionals, educators, prevention specialists, religious groups and has spoken at state and national agencies and conferences.