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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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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.

Side by Side Charter School- Norwalk, CT

Side by Side Charter School 10 Chestnut Street, Norwalk, 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.

Wilbur Cross Middle School- Bridgeport, CT

Wilbur Cross Middle School 1775 Reservoir Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 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.

Jettie Tisdale School- Bridgeport, CT

Jettie S. Tisdale School 250 Hollister Ave, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 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.

The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® Spanish – 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

Ponus Ridge Middle School

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

This presentation targets middle school-age students particularly vulnerable to using gateway drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana and prescription drugs. Based on national standards for effective drug use prevention programs, this drug prevention education program is carefully designed to inspire middle school students to resist drugs and help them make healthier decisions. Facts You Should Know about Middle School Students 1 in 5 teens has abused a prescription drug- That’s 4.5 million kids 1 in 10 teens has abused an over-the-counter cough or cold remedy 1 in 5 children have been drunk by the fifth grade Audience: 7th grade students who [...]

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

West Rocks Middle School 81 W Rocks Rd, Norwalk, Connecticut, 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®Danbury, CT

Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury, 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! A DOUBLE DOSE OF PREVENTION™ Part 1 Featuring the Courage to Speak® Presentation presented by Ginger Katz, CEO, Founder of The Courage to Speak Foundation and Author of Sunny's Story, A Drug Prevention Book Part 2 Facilitated by Carlos Reinoso Jr MSMOL, BHCC trained in substance abuse and addiction presenting Courage to Speak - [...]

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The Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®– McCall Foundation

Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce 333 Kennedy Drive 101, Torrington, 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