Presentation Schedule

Parent/Community Presentations = pink, Student Presentations = green, Events = blue, Interviews = orange

Date

Location

Audience

Time

October 23, 2024

Harwood Union High School

Moretown, Vermont

In-Person

9th to 12th Grades

TBD

October 23, 2024

Harwood Union Middle School

Moretown, Vermont.

In-Person

6th to 8th Grades

TBD

October 22, 2024

Courage to Speak Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond: Double-Dose of Prevention

Harwood  Union High School

Moretown, Vermont

In-Person

Parents

TBD

May 16, 2024

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

May 8, 2024

Roton Middle School    Norwalk, CT      

Ginger Katz will present the Courage to Speak Foundation Presentation

See event flyer

In-Person

Students

12:45 PM

May 1, 2024

U-32 Middle School

Montpelier, Vermont.

In-Person

7th to 9th grades

12:55 PM

May 1, 2024

U-32 High School

Montpelier, Vermont.

In-Person

10th to 12th grades

10:40 AM

April 25, 2024

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 Presented by Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso Jr.

Presentation Hosted by The Norwalk Family Center, 1 Park Street, Norwalk, CT

Ver folleto del evento

 In person (Spanish)

Parents

6:00 PM

April 18, 2024

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Second Session of Courageous Parenting 101 Presented by Carlos Reinoso, Jr.

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

April 18, 2024

Courage to Speak® "A Mother's Story' Presentation by Ginger Katz

Hosted by Housatonic College, CT

Virtual Presentation

College Students

12:45 PM

April 10, 2024

Lady of the Lake Catholic School

Ashland, Wisconsin

4, 5, and 6th graders all read Ginger Katz's drug prevention book called Sunny's Story and Larry and Ginger Katz will present Ian’s Story and answer all the questions the students ask.

ZOOM Presentation

Students

TBD

March 21, 2024

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

March 16, 2024

Avenue of Dreams

Hosted by the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families in Hartford, CT

In-person Presentation

Parents

9:30 AM

February 27, 2024

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted by Housatonic College

Virtual Presentation

College Students at Housatonic

12:30 PM

February 6, 2024

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT 06854

Virtual Presentation

7th grade students who read Sunny's Story

2:10 PM

February 2, 2024

Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz  

Presentation Hosted by Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden, CT

In person presentation

Freshmen 9th grade

10:25 AM

January 18, 2024

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

November 30, 2023

Courage to Speak® Presentation by Ginger Katz

Hosted by "A Piece of the Pie"

Franklin and Hartford, CT

Virtual Presentation

Students ages 14 to 22

TBA

November 20, 2023

Courage to Speak® "A Mother's Story' Presentation by Ginger Katz

Hosted by Housatonic College, CT

Virtual Presentation

College students

TBA

November 13, 2023

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 presented by Ginger Katz and Margaret Watt  

Presentation Hosted by The Norwalk Family Center, 1 Park Street, Norwalk, CT

In person presentation

Parents and Community Members

5:00 PM

October 26, 2023

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted by Housatonic College

Double Dose of Prevention with Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso, Jr.

Intro to Human Services Course

Virtual Presentation

High School Students taking College Course at Housatonic

12:30 PM

October 16, 2023

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted by Housatonic College

Intro to Human Services Course

Virtual Presentation

College Students at Housatonic

9:30 AM

October 6, 2023

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Graders

TBA

October 4, 2023

Courage to Speak Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Gateway Community College, New Haven, CT

Gateway Community College students

6:30 PM

September 21, 2023

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

July 25, 2023

Courage to Speak® Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted by Emanual Baptist Church with Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso, Jr.  

Courageous Parenting 101 PARENTING THROUGH THE  DRUG CRISIS AND BEYOND  

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Students and Community Members

7:00 PM

May 25, 2023

Courage to Speak®  Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" Presented by Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso, Jr. (Spanish)

Hosted by the Norwalk Family Center

In- Person Presentation

Parents, Teachers, and Community Members

5:00 PM

May 23, 2023

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

May 17, 2023

Brownstone Intermediate School, Portland, CT presented by Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of the Courage to Speak Foundation and Author of Sunny's Story, a drug prevention book.

Sponsored by Portland Social Services

In-Person Presentation

Presented to 6th graders who read Ginger's book

10:30 AM

POSTPONED TO FALL

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation by Ginger Katz

Hosted by Turn of River Middle School, Stamford, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

2:30 PM

April 27, 2023

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

8th Graders

8th Grade Students

2:10 PM

April 21, 2023

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

7th Graders

7th Grade Students

2:10 PM

April 20, 2023

Courage to Speak® Presentation (English)

Hosted by Norwalk Family Center with Margaret Watt and Ginger Katz To include Local stats and Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 PARENTING THROUGH THE OPIOID CRISIS AND BEYOND  

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Community Members

5:00 PM

April 19, 2023

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

April 12, 2023

Courage to Speak Presentation presented by Ginger Katz at Saint Joseph's Parenting  Center,  Stamford, CT

In-Person Presentation

Parents only

6:30 PM

April 6, 2023

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted by Housatonic College

Double Dose of Prevention with Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso, Jr.

Virtual Presentation

Students

5:00 PM

April 4, 2023

The Courage to Speak® Presentation    ”A Mothers Story”,  presented by Ginger Katz

Health Education Center, Inc

Parents and Community Health Care Workers

10:00 AM

March 14, 2023

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

February 8, 2023

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

December 9, 2022

Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hamden CT

In-Person Presentation

HS Seniors

10:30 AM

November 29, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

November 28, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by United Way - Community Messengers

Virtual  Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

November 7, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Student nurses

TBA

November 4, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by P-Tech at Norwalk High  School, Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

High School students

10:40 AM

November 2, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by Roton Middle School

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

10:00 AM

October 25, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

The Health Education Center, Inc. - CHW Training Course

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

4:00 PM

October 22, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted at the Norwalk Family Center

Sponsored by First County Bank Foundation, Inc.

In-Person Presentation

Parents, Teachers, and Community Members

10:00 AM

October 19, 2022

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted at Housatonic College

Double Dose of Prevention

Virtual Presentation

Students

12:30 PM

October 14, 2022

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Double Dose of Prevention

Westminster High School, Simsbury, CT

In-Person Presentation

All Students

10:00 AM

October 12, 2022

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted at Housatonic College

Double Dose of Prevention

Virtual Presentation

Students

9:30 AM

October 7, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Ponus Ridge Middle School

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

9:30 AM

October 4, 2022

Courage to Speak - Navigating Through The Drug Crisis and Beyond

Hosted at Housatonic College

Double Dose of Prevention

Virtual Presentation

Students

8:30 AM

September 28, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Gateway Community College

Virtual Presentation

Students

6:00PM

September 27, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by Nathan Hale Middle School

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

10:00 AM

September 22, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®

A Double Dose of Prevention

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

September 20, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation (English)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:15 PM

September 10, 2022

Courage to Speak®  Presentation

Hosted by the Norwalk Family Center

In- Person Presentation

Parents, Teachers, and Community Members

6:00 PM

August 20, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Presented by Devan Markiewicz

Eco=Evolution

135 Washington Street  

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Community Presentation Open to Adults

7:00 PM

August 7, 2022

The 24th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race

Sunday, August 7th, 2021, at 8 AM at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT

Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of the Courage to Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, announces the 24th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, which will take place on Sunday, August 7th at 8 AM at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut and is promoted by the Lightfoot Running Club. Norwalk’s Mayor Harry Rilling, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rilling, will show his continued support of the mission of the Courage to Speak® Foundation by addressing the runners before the race.

Parents, children, community members, runners and others

8:00 AM

July 21, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

THE HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.

Virtual Presentation

Parents

6:00 PM

June 7, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

May 18, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by Roton Middle School

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

12:30 PM

May 17, 2022

Courage to Speak® Live Presentation

Hosted by Roton Middle School

Norwalk, CT

In-Person Presentation

Students

12:30 PM

May 14, 2022

Courage to Speak Foundation has a display booth at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport CT to celebrate ''Prevention Week"  

Come visit us!

All

10AM - 3PM

May 12, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation “A Mothers Sorry”

West Hartford Prevention Coalition

“A Community Presentation”

Youth, Parents, and Professionals in the field of Mental Health & Addiction

5:30 PM

May 6, 2022

Courage to Speak® LIVE Presentation

The CT 27th Annual Conference for the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Parents & Professionals

10:30 AM

May 3, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

April 25, 2022

Courage to Speak Virtual Presentation with Bloomfield Connecticut Social and Youth Services

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

7:00 PM

April 21, 2022

Brownstone Intermediate School

6th Graders who read Sunny’s Story written by Ginger Katz

TBA

April 20, 2022

Courage to Speak® LIVE Presentation

Hosted by Portland Youth Services

In-Person Presentation

Parents and Community Members

7:00 PM

April 5, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

March 24, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

March 9, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by Housatonic College

Virtual Presentation

Students, Parents, and Staff

5:00 PM

February 28, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by Norwalk Community College

Virtual Presentation

Students, Parents, and Staff

1:00 PM

February 22, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

February 16, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by Housatonic College

Virtual Presentation

Students, Parents, and Staff

8:30 PM

January 27, 2022

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Choose Not to Use and Jordan High School

Jordan, Minnesota

Virtual Presentation

Students

10:00 AM

January 11, 2022

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

December 7, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

10:00 AM

November 9, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

10:00 AM

October 25, 2021

Courage to Speak® LIVE Presentation

Hosted by Fairfield Rotary Club

LIVE Presentation

Community Members

12:00 PM

October 21, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Community Residency Inc.

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

October 20, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Ponus Ridge Middle School

Norwalk, CT

Virtual Presentation

Students

10:00 AM

October 14, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Choose Not to Use and Jordan High School

Jordan, Minnesota

Virtual Presentation

Students

Rescheduled

October 1, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Ponus Ridge Middle School

Norwalk, CT

Virtual Presentation

Students

Postponed

September 30, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Nathan Hale Middle School

Norwalk, CT

Virtual Presentation

Students

8:20 AM

September 28, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

Virtual Presentation

Funded by First County Bank

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

September 24, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

Hosted by Roton Middle School

Norwalk, CT

Virtual Presentation

Students

8:30 AM

September 13, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

Rescheduled

September 2, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

Rescheduled

August 16, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

Rescheduled

August 15, 2021

23rd Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race

Sunday, August 15th, 2021, at 8 AM at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT

Ginger Katz, CEO and Founder of the Courage to Speak® Foundation and author of Sunny’s Story, announces the 23rd Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, which will take place on Sunday, August 15th at 8 AM at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Connecticut and is promoted by the Lightfoot Running Club. Norwalk’s Mayor Harry Rilling, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rilling, will show his continued support of the mission of the Courage to Speak® Foundation by addressing the runners before the race.

Parents, children, community members

8:00 AM

July 23, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

10:00 AM

July 13, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

3:00 PM

July 6, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

May 23, 2021

Radio Interview with WARW 96.7 and WPLJ 95.5

Live Radio Listeners – Please note that this is only available live on May 3rd, 2021 @ 10:30 PM.

10:30 PM

May 4th, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Norwalk Community College

Virtual Presentation

College Students and Staff

10:00 AM

April 30, 2021

Courage to Speak® Presentation

26th Annual Connecticut Alliance for Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF)

Virtual Conference

Parents

10:30AM

April 27, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by ‘A Promise to Jordan’

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

April 25, 2021

Radio Interview with WARW 96.7 and WPLJ 95.5

Live Radio Listeners – Please note that this is only available live on April 25th, 2021 @ 10:30 PM.

10:30 PM

April 15, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Norwalk Hospital Grand Rounds

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

Cancelled

April 1, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Central Connecticut State University

Virtual Presentation

College Students

4:30 PM

March 31, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Simsbury Social Services

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

Postponed

March 28, 2021

Radio Interview with WARW 96.7 and WPLJ 95.5

Live Radio Listeners – Please note that this is only available live on March 28th, 2021 @ 10:30 PM.

10:30 PM

March 19, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Bloomfield Youth Services

Virtual Presentation

High School Students

7:45-8:45 AM

March 18, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Bloomfield Youth Services

Virtual Presentation

High School Students

9:55-10:55 AM

February 28, 2021

Radio Interview with WARW 96.7 and WPLJ 95.5

Live Radio Listeners – Please note that this is only available live on Feb. 28th, 2021 @ 10:30 PM.

10:30 PM

February 16, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (Spanish)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

February 11, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Bloomfield Youth Services

Virtual Presentation

High School Students

7:45 AM

January 27, 2021

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by The Norwalk Partnership

Virtual Presentation

Coalition Members

2:00 PM

December 8, 2020

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation (English)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center

Virtual Presentation

Parents and Community Members

6:00 PM

December 1, 2020

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Norwalk Community College

Virtual Presentation

College Students and Staff

Rescheduled

November 17, 2020

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Norwalk Community College

Virtual Presentation

College Students and Staff

1:00 PM

November 9, 2020

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Housatonic Community College

Virtual Presentation

College Students

Rescheduled

October 23, 2020

Courage to Speak® Presentation

25th Annual Connecticut Alliance for Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF)

Virtual Conference

Parents and Community Members

10:30 AM

October 9, 2020

Courage to Speak® Virtual Presentation

Hosted by Connecticut Healthy Campus Initiative (CHCI)

Virtual Presentation on Zoom Meeting

Community Members

9:30 AM

August 9, 2020

Ian Eaccarino Memorial Virtual Race through LightFoot Running Club at Calf Pasture Beach

All members of the community are welcomed to join!

8:00 AM

July 10, 2020

‘Parenting Beyond the Headlines’ Zoom Meeting Interview with Amy Alamar, Reporter from News Channel 8, Sarah Cody, and Ginger Katz

Parents

2:00 PM

July 7, 2020

Courage to Speak Presentation to Parents (Spanish)

Hosted by St. Joseph’s Parenting Center 

NOTE: This event will be conducted via Zoom video 

A login invite will be sent to the registered participants by the St. Joseph Parenting Center Program Coordinator.

6:00 PM

June 8, 2020

Abigail Adams Middle School, 89 Middle St., East Weymouth, MA 02189

Students

Postponed

May 22, 2020

Park City School Bridgeport, CT

Students

Postponed

May 14, 2020

CT Network hosting the Commission of Women, Children, and Seniors and the Courage to Speak Foundation, Courageous Parenting 101 - 'Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond', provided by the Courage to Speak® Foundation Presented by Ginger Katz

Join us for the online training session and follow-up discussion via CT-N, scheduled Zoom meeting or Facebook Live.

Date/Time: May 14, 2020 03:00PM – 4:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82264096611?pwd=d2daVzlMc3VjRFYzZXBnc1h5cmtWZz09

FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/commission.equity.opportunity

Parents

3:00 PM

May 11, 2020

Courageous Parenting 101 - 'Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond', provided by the Courage to Speak® Foundation

 

Hosted by the HUB

 

Join us for a group training session via scheduled RingCentral Meeting

https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1487740985

Parents

3:30 PM

May 8, 2020

"Help is Here" Conference

Southern State University

Parents

Postponed

May 1, 2020

CAFAF 25th Annual Conference

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Foster, adoptive and kinship care providers along with child welfare agency staff, clinicians and community service providers

Postponed

April 28, 2020

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention

Fairfield Board of Education

501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

Rescheduled to March 31, 2020 Zoom Event

April 17, 2020

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention

Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF)

2189 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 2, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

Postponed

April 7, 2020

Portland Middle School, 95 High St., Portland, CT 06480

Students

Postponed

April 6, 2020

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention

Brownstone Intermediate School

314 Main St., Portland, CT 06480

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

Postponed

April 6, 2020

Brownstone Intermediate School, 314 Main St., Portland, CT 06480

Students

Postponed

April 3, 2020

Roosevelt School, 680 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604

Students

Postponed

April 1, 2020

(Snow Date) The 16th Annual Courage to Speak® Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

Nathan Hale Middle School 

176 Strawberry Hill Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Norwalk, CT

Concerned citizens, parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement, and children. 

Canceled

March 31, 2020

Courageous Parenting 101 - 'Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond', provided by the Courage to Speak® Foundation

Hosted by Fairfield Cares

Join us for a group training session via scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Mar 31, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting - https://zoom.us/j/671065281 (Preferred)

Meeting ID: 671 065 281

One tap mobile: +16468769923,,671065281# US (New York)

+13126266799,,671065281# US (Chicago)

Dial by your location - +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) Meeting ID: 671 065 281

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abnTyVXQOT

Parents

3:00 PM

March 25, 2020

The 16th Annual Courage to Speak® Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

Nathan Hale Middle School 

176 Strawberry Hill Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Norwalk, CT

Concerned citizens, parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement, and children. 

Canceled

February 26, 2020

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

Canceled

February 8, 2020

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention

Ministerios Bethania Church

914 East Main St., Stamford, CT 06902

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

7:00 PM

February 3, 2020

Wilbur Cross Middle School, 1775 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606

Students

1:30 PM

January 27, 2020

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

January 9, 2020

Jettie S. Tisdale School, 250 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06607

Students

1:30 PM

January 9, 2020

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

January 8, 2020

Side-by-Side Charter School, 10 Chestnut St., Norwalk, CT 06854

Students 

2:30 PM

December 5, 2019

Parent and Youth Presentation at the Superintendent Community Workshop at the Tolland Library Program Room

Parents and Youth

7:00 PM

December 9, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

November 25, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

November 20, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention 

Side by Side Charter School

Norwalk, CT

Funded by a grant from First County Bank 

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

Funded by First County Bank

6:00 PM

October 25, 2019

Ponus Ridge Middle School

Students who take part in the Middle School Curriculum

10:00 AM

October 23, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™

A Double Dose of Prevention

Nathan Hale Middle School

Norwalk, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

7:00 PM

October 15, 2019 

North Branford Women’s Club GFWC

Adults

7:00 PM

October 11, 2019

Nathan Hale Middle School

Students who take part in the Middle School Curriculum

10:00 AM

October 10, 2019

West Rocks Middle School

Students

10:00 AM

October 4, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

A Double Dose of Prevention 

Department of Children and Families 

Bridgeport, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

10:00 AM

October 4, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug ones

TBA

October 1, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

​October 1, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

A Double Dose of Prevention 

New London Community and Campus Coalition

New London, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services 

Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

6:00 PM

September 27, 2019

State Education Resource Center: Systemic Opioid Prevention Efforts in Schools Summit Break-out Session

School Administrators and Educators

TBA

​​September 25, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug ones

TBA

September 24, 2019 

Roton Middle School 

Student who take part in the Middle School Curriculum

9:00 AM

September 18, 2019

20th Annual Loss and Trauma Conference-The Pain of Addiction Keynote Speaker College of the Holy Cross 1 College Street Worcester, MA 01610

Parents and Professionals

Keynote 9:00-10:30

August 14, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug ones

TBA

 August 7, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drugs

TBA

July 27, 2019

2nd Annual All Aboard Event Courage to Speak Foundation will have a table set-up at the event. Flax Hill Park 225 Flax Hill Road Norwalk, CT 06854

 Community Event

 9:00am

 July 25, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. 

For more information contact:

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug ones

TBA

June 24, 2019 

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™ Workshop to be presented by Ginger Katz and Carlos Reinoso Jr. Workshop for the Archdiocese of Boston66 Brooks Drive, Braintree, MA

Parents and Professionals 

9:00 A.M. 

June 10, 2019

Abigail Adams Middle School Weymouth, MA

6th grade students who took part in Drug Prevention Education Curriculum and read Sunny's Story

9:00 A.M.

May 28, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution 

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Residents

12:00 PM

May 25, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 1135 William Street Bridgeport, CT 06608 

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

1:00-3:00 PM

May 21, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)430 State Street, Bridgeport, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents 

1:30 PM

May 17, 2019

Somers High School Vision Blvd, Somers, CT 06071

High School Students

9:00 A.M.

May 7, 2019

Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101® "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ St. Joseph's High School2320 Huntington Tpke Trumbull, CT Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

6:00 P.M.

May 4, 2019 

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™

24th Annual Connecticut Alliance for Foster and Adoptive Families (CAFAF) Stamford Marriot

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents and Conference Attendees

TBD

April 9, 2019(Snow Date: April 11)

The 15th Annual Courage to Speak® Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

Ponus Ridge Middle School 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk, CT

Concerned citizens, parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement, and children. 

5:30 P.M.

March 29, 2019

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ Glory Chapel Int'l Cathedral 221 Greenfield St. Hartford, CT 06112Hosted by: Hartford Community Leaders

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Service Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

 7:30 PM

March 27, 2019

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ Old Saybrook High School 1111 Boston Post Road Old Saybrook, CT

Hosted by: Old Saybrook Youth Services

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

6:00 P.M.

March 26, 2019 

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. For more information contact: gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug ones

TBA

March 18, 2019 

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™ Greenwich YWCA259 East Putnam Avenue Hosted by: Greenwich United Way and YWCA

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

 6:30 P.M.

February 28, 2019

Radio Interview with John Voket Connoisseur Media: Star 99.9 and 95.9 The Fox

 All

12:00 P.M.

 February 26, 2019

 Stafford Middle School

 7th and 8th Grade Students

 12:15 P.M.

February 20, 2019

WSHU Radio Interview Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT

1:00-2:00 P.M.

February 19, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. For more information contact: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug abuse.

TBA

February 6, 2019

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™ Hosted by: Ponus Ridge Middle School Norwalk, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Opioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

6:00 P.M.

January 29, 2019

Fordham Preparatory School E. Fordham Road, Bronx, NY

Students

10:00 AM

January 17, 2019

Courage to Speak® Presentation Temple Sholom300 Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT  

Non-Profit Organization Leaders

8:30 A.M.

January 15, 2019

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. For more information contact: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug abuse.

TBA

January 14, 2019

Side by Side Elementary School Norwalk, CT

Students

2:30 P.M.

January 11, 2019

Wilbur Cross Middle School Bridgeport, CT 

6th Grade Students

1:00 P.M.

January 7, 2019

Jettie Tisdale School Bridgeport, CT

Students 

1:20 P.M.

January 2, 2019

Courage to Speak®- Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ Spanish Version Ponus Ridge Middle School, 21 Hunters Lane, Norwalk CT

Partnering with: Ponus Ridge Middle School

Hispanic Parent Group

7:00 P.M.

December 4, 2018 

Hartford Community Leaders Talk Show Interview

1:00 P.M.

November 20, 2018

Ponus Ridge Middle School 

Students in the 7th Grade who took part in the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curriculum.

9:45-11:00

November 13, 2018

The Courage to Speak Foundation will be hosting its next support group meeting. All family members are invited to attend. For more information e-mail:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

For family members who have lost loved ones to drug use

TBA

November 8, 2018

West Rocks Middle SchoolCourage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™81 West Rocks RoadNorwalk, CT        

Parents

6:00 PM

November 7. 2018

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of Prevention™Danbury High School43 Clapboard Ridge RoadDanbury, CTPartnering with: Danbury High School Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

6:45  PM

November 1, 2018

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of Prevention™Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce Community Room333 Kennedy Drive #101 Torrington, CTHosted By: McCall FoundationFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

5:30-7:00 PM

October 29, 2018

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™ A Double Dose of Prevention™ Southington Municipal Building 200 North Street Southington, CTPartnering with: Southington STEPSFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086 

Parents

5:30 P.M.

October 23, 2018

Bradford Middle SchoolStarke, FL

Students

10:15 A.M.

October 23, 2018

Lake Butler Middle SchoolLake Butler, FL

Students

8:15 A.M.

October 19, 2018

Nathan Hale Middle School

7th Grade Students who have been taught the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curriculum 

 8:30 A.M.

October 12, 2018

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk CT

7th Grade Students who have been taught the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curriculum. 

8:30 A.M.

October 12, 2018

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For more information e-mail:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost a loved one to drug addiction

TBA

October 9, 2018

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of Prevention™Phillips Metropolitan Office Complex2550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06120(Banquet Hall/Conference Space)Partnering with: African Caribbean American Parents of Children with DisabilitiesFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

5:30 P.M.

October 3, 2018

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For more information e-mail: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost a loved one to drug addiction.

TBA

October 1, 2018

Jordan Middle School, Jordan MN

Middle School Students

10:00 A.M.

October 1, 2018

Jordan High School, Jordan MN

High School Students

8:30 A.M.

September 26, 2018

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™Riba Aspira Career Academy (Free Parking)233 Mill Street, 3rd FloorWaterbury, CT 06706Space Limited: Call 860-882-0236 to RegisterPartnering with: NAMIFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

6:00-8:00 P.M.

September 26, 2018

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For more information e-mail:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost a loved one to drug addiction. 

TBA

September 24, 2018

Roton Middle School, Norwalk CT

7th Grade Students who have been taught the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curriculum.

8:30 A.M.

September 20, 2018

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™

Jockey Hollow Middle school365 Fan Hill Road Monroe, CTPartnering with: Alcohol and Drug Awareness of Monroe & Monroe Youth Commission

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

 6:30 P.M.

September 12, 2018

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region 1John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MACourage to Speak® Presentation and the Community Strategy for Schools and Parents

Principals, School Personel, HHS staff and invited guests

1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.

August 4, 2018

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For more information e-mail:gkatz@couragetospeak.org or call 877-431-3295

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

July 18, 2018 

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For more information e-mail:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse.

TBA

 June 27, 2018

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™

A Double Dose of PreventionMartin Center 120 Broad StreetNew London, CT 06320(Dinner and Childcare Provided)Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Parents

 5:30 PM

June 11, 2018

Abigail Adams Middle SchoolWeymouth, MA 

 7th and 8th Grade Students

9:30 A.M. 

June 8, 2018

East Granby Youth Services Bureau East Granby, CT 

6-12th Grade Students

TBA

May 25, 2018

Black Rock School, Bridgeport CT

6th Grade Students 

  1:00 P.M.

May 24, 2018

CT Department of Corrections-Health and Addiction ServicesCourage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of PreventionFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

 Staff

12:00 P.M.

May 22, 2018

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™City Hill Middle School Auditorium441 City Hill St., Naugatuck CTDinner and Childcare ProvidedFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesOpioid Support Access Line: 1-800-563-4086

Parents

5:30 P.M.

May 17, 2018

Albion High School, Albion NY

Parents

6:30 P.M.

May 17, 2018

Albion Middle School, Albion NY

Middle School Students

9:30 A.M.

May 14, 2018 

The Courage to Speak Foundation is having the next family support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For more information: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

May 11, 2018 

Roosevelt School, Bridgeport CT

 6th Grade Students

1:40 P.M.

April 23, 2018

Preston Plains Middle School

Middle School Students 

1:45 P.M.

March 23, 2018

Courage to Speak® Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" ™A Double Dose of Prevention™New Fairfield High School54 Gillotti RoadNew Fairfield, CT 06812

Parents

 7:00 P.M.

 March 20, 2018

14th Annual Courage to Speak-Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night (Snow Date March 20th)This Event has been rescheduled to March 20th.5:30 - Dinner and Poster Presentation6:30 - Program Begins in Auditorium with the Following Speakers:

Students

Ginger Katz

Mayor of Norwalk

Norwalk Chief of Police

Where: Roton Middle School201 Highland Ave. Norwalk, CT 06853

Concerned citizens, parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement, and children. 

5:30 - Dinner and Poster Presentation6:30 - Speakers Begin

March 1, 2018

Roton Middle School

7th Grade Students

9:00 AM

February 26, 2018

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. 

For further information email: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

February 22, 2018

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of PreventionParker Memorial Community Center2621 Main Street, Hartford, CTDinner will be providedFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

 

 5:30-8:00 pm

February 15, 2018

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"™A Double Dose of Prevention Rogers Park Middle School21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT

Funded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

 Parents Only

 6:30 pm

February 12, 2018

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

TBA

February 2, 2018 

Jettie Tisdale SchoolBridgeport, CT 

7th Graders 

1:30 P.M. 

January 31, 2018

Amity Regional High School25 Newton Rd, Woodbridge, CT  

 Parents & Community Members

 7:00 P.M.

January 29, 2018 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 TBA

January 25, 2018

The Courage to Speak® Foundation will be presenting The Foundation's Drug Prevention Education Programs at the Opioid Forum at the State Capitol.Where: Hartford, CT. in LOB Room 1ATime: 10 AM to 12 PM The Connecticut Commission on Women, Children, and Seniors has partnered with The Courage to Speak® Foundation to address the importance of opioid prevention for children and youth.

The Commission on Women, Children, and Seniors, Courage to Speak® Foundation, experts, parents, and key partners will highlight the need for drug prevention through education, and parental and community engagement. They will identify components of legislation needed to help end this epidemic; such tools include opioid education, social and emotional skills building, and prevention tactics. Click below to read full press release: Opioid Press Release.pdf 

 Public

 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

January 23, 2018

Fordham Prep, Bronx, NY

Freshman

 TBA

January 22, 2018

 Side by Side Charter School Norwalk, CT

 7th Grade Students

TBA 

January 19, 2018

Wilbur Cross School, Bridgeport, CT

Students

1:30 P.M.

January 17, 2018

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CTHispanic Parent Meeting

 Parents

 7:00 P.M.

December 28, 2017 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

December 13, 2017

Roton Middle School, Norwalk CT

 7th Grade

 9:30 AM

November 30, 2017

Courage to Speak®-Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" Fair Haven LibraryNew Haven, CTFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

 Parents

 5:30-7:30 P.M.

November 28, 2017

John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River, CT 

Parents

6:30 P.M.

November 28, 2017

John Winthrop Middle School, Deep River, CT

 Middle School Students

12:30 P.M.

November 20, 2017

*NEW*Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101"Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond". Cardinal Shehan Center 1494 Main Street Bridgeport, CTFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Parents Only! This free NEW program will give parents the most updated information on the opioid crisis in America, as well as tools on how to protect/talk to their children about drugs and the current opioid epidemic.

5:30 P.M. with dinner

November 16, 2017 

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 Session 2: Thursday, November 16 at 6:00 PM. 

West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd. Norwalk, CT

Session 2 will be taught by: Carlos Reinoso

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.  

A light dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and child care will be available with reservation 

November 14, 2017

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 Session 1: Tuesday, November 14 at 6:00 PMWest Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd. Norwalk, CT Session 1 Includes: Presentation by Ginger Katz CEO and Founder & Course Material Presented by Larry Katz Co-Founder of the Courage to Speak Foundation, BA Psychology, MS Nutrition.

Session 2 of Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  course continues on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6 pm with Carlos Reinoso

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.  

A light dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and child care will be available with reservation 

November 9, 2017

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond"Double Dose of Prevention-Co-Facilitated by Ginger and Larry KatzSponsored by Fairfield PTA CouncilWhere: Administration Building 501 Kings Highway EastFairfield, CT

Parents and Community Members

 7:00 PM

             November 3, 2017

Judicial Branch Opioid Symposium IIA Double Dose of Prevention:

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 - "Parenting Through the Opioid Epidemic and Beyond"

Presented by Ginger and Larry Katz, Co-Founders of the Courage to Speak Foundation

 

*By Invitation Only*

 

10:50 A.M.

November 1, 2017

Saint Joseph School Danbury, CT 

Parents

6:30 p.m.

October 26, 2017

Risky Business Convention Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 

School Superintendent and Boards

1:15 p.m.

October 23, 2017

Mildred E. Strang Middle School

 Students

8:00am

October 19, 2017

Our Lady of Assumption Fairfield, CT

Community presentation in the Parish Hall involving parents, children, and community members

6:30 pm

October 17, 2017 

 Roton Middle School

7th Grade Students

9:45am

October 16, 2017

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 13, 2017

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT 

7th grade

8:05am

October 10, 2017

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT  

7th grade

8:30 am

October 4, 201

*NEW Free Event*Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 "Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond" Bacon Academy 611 Norwich Ave. Colchester, CTFunded by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Parents Only

6:00-7:45pm

October 3, 2017

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT  

7th grade

1:15 pm

September 20, 2017 

Kiwanis Club of Wilton 

Membership Only 

12:00 pm

September 1, 2017

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email:gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

August 3, 2017

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email: gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

July 29, 2017

19th Annual Ian James EaccarinoMemorial 9-Mile Race, Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT

 All Are Welcome

8:00am

July 9 to July 11, 2017 

The National of Secondary School Principals Conference. Education Ginger Katz will be presenting the Courage to Speak Presentation and describing the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Curricula 

 Principals

 TBA

June 16, 2017 

 Favor Inc., Rocky Hill, CT

 Staff Training

10am

June 14, 2017 

First UMC, Middletown, CT at the Elks Club in Middletown

 

6:30pm 

June 12, 2017 

Wilbur Cross Middle School, Bridgeport, CT 

Students

 1pm

June 9, 2017 

Ms. Katz will present a keynote presentation at the Opioid Use, Addiction, Overdose, and Treatment Training, State of CT, Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division State of CT at Gateway College, New Haven, CT    

 

 TBA

June 8, 2017

Thomas Hooker Midde School, Bridgeport, CT 

Students

 1pm

June 5, 2017

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 877-431-3295

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

June 2, 2017   

Park City, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade students reading Sunnys Story presentation 

TBA

May 25, 2017 

Abigail Middle School, Weymouth, MA

 1,000 Students who read Sunny's Story

 9am

May 24, 2017

Weymouth High School, Weymouth, MAClick here to see flyer 

Drug Awareness Presentation, Parents and Students Community Presentation

 6:30pm

May 5, 2017

Ms. Katz will be presenting at the Connecticut Alliance of Foster and Adoptive Families, CAFAF 22nd Annual Conference “Fostering Change, Trumbull, CT

 Attendees

TBA

April 27, 2017

Greater Lowell Technical High School, MA

Parents

TBA

April 27, 2017

Greater Lowell Technical High School, MA 

11 and 12th grades

TBA

April 27, 2017

Greater Lowell Technical High School, MA

9 and 10th 

TBA

April 21, 2017

Blackman, Bridgeport CT

7 and 8 grade

1:30pm

April 7, 2017

Jettie Tisdale School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

1:30pm

April 5, 2017 

Bristol Central High School, Bristol CT

9, 10 and 12th grades.

TBA

March 28, 2017 

Foran high School, Milford, CT

9th and 10th Grades

9am

March 22, 2017 

Norwalk High School Expo

Community

7 to 8:30pm

March 13, 2017

(Snow Date March 14th )

The Twelth-Annual Courage to Speak®    

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

      All are welcome to participate in this community event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:30 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.

Courage to Speak Drug Free Family Night Flyer

Courage to Speak Drug Free Family Dinner Placemat

Courage to Speak Drug Free Family Night Raffle Flyer

Courage to Speak Drug Free Family Night ProgramSee Family Night LetterSee Sponsorship Agreement

See Press Release

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented 12th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 5:30pm

February 13. 2017

St. George's School, Middletown, RI

High School Students

1:30pm

 

February 7, 2017

Ms. Katz will be speaking at the National Narcotic Officers Associations Coalition in Washington, D.C.

Members

6:30pm

 

February 7, 2017

CADCA 's 26th Annual National Leadership Forum Gaylord Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Professionals in the Prevention Field

3:30pm

January 23, 2017

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

Students

2:25pm

December 19, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

TBA

November 22, 2016

Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

Students

 

November 17, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® - Session two on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6 PM

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk CT

The second session of  Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® course we be taught  by Larry Katz, Cofounder of the Courage to Speak Foundation, BA Physiology, MS Nutrition.

 

ParentsThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. 

 5:30 PMA light dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and child care will be available with reservation 

November 15, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Tuesday, November 15 at 6:00 PM with Ginger Katz's presentation and session one. 

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT, 81 West Rocks Rd. Norwalk, CT

 The 1st session of the course we be taught  by Larry Katz, Cofounder of the Courage to Speak Foundation, BA Physiology, MS Nutrition.

Sessions 2  of Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  course continues on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6 pm

ParentsThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. 

A light dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and child care will be available with reservation

November 10, 2016

Explorations Charter School, Winsted, CT

High School Students

 

November 8, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 27, 2016

Fox Lane Middle School, Bedford, NY 

8th Grade Students

 8:30am

October 24, 2016

Mildred E. Strang Middle School, Yorktown Heights, NYRed Ribbon Week

8th Grade Students

 

October 18, 2016

Garden City High School, Garden City, NY

Community

 7:00pm

October17, 2016

Ponus Ridge Middle School

7th Graders

 Afternoon

October 14, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 11, 2016

Nathan Hale Middle School

7th Graders

 1:20pm

October 11, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 7, 2016

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Graders

 8:45am

October 5, 2016

Old Saybrook Middle School, Old Saybrook, CT

Parents

 6:30pm

October 4, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

September 27, 2016

Birmingham United Methodist Church, Milton, GA

Community

 6:30pm

September 22, 2016

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Graders

 9:00am

September 13, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

August 26, 2016

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

August 13, 2016

18th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT

All Are Welcome

8:00am

July 8, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

July 1, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

June 3, 2016

Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Graders 

1:15pm

May 27, 2016

Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Graders

1:00pm

May 26, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Session 4 Alliance for Safe Kids, Yorktown Heights, NY

Classes will be led by trained facilitator Dara Caputo at The Alliance for Safe Kids

Parents

6:30pm 

May 23, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

2:00pm

May 19, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Session 3 

Alliance for Safe Kids, Yorktown Heights, NY

Class will be led by trained facilitator Dara Caputo at The Alliance for Safe KidsSession 4 of Program continues on May 26

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

6:30pm

May 16, 2016

Cornwall Consolidated School, Cornwall, CT

Parents

6:30pm

May 16, 2016

Lee Kellogg School, Falls Village, CT

6th, 7th, 8th Grade Students

1:00pm

May 13, 2016

CAFAP Foster Parent ConferenceFoxwoods Resort1 Hour Presentation by Ginger Katz

Community

1:00pm

May 12, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Session 2 

Alliance for Safe Kids, Yorktown Heights, NY

Classes will be led by trained facilitator Dara Caputo at The Alliance for Safe Kids.

Sessions 3 and 4 of Program continues on May 19, and May 26

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

6:30pm

May 11, 2016

Stafford Middle School, Stafford Springs, CT

Community

6:30pm

May 10, 2016

Blackham School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade Students

11:00am

May 2, 2016

Wilbur Cross School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade Students

1:30pm

May 5, 2016

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Session 1 starts ThursdayAlliance for Safe Kids, Yorktown Heights, NY

Classes will be led by trained facilitator Dara Caputo at The Alliance for Safe Kids.

Sessions 2, 3, 4 of Program continue on May 12, May 19, and May 26

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

6:30pm

April 29, 2016

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade Students

11:30am

April 26, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

6:00pm

April 26, 2016

Central High School, Bridgeport, CT 

Students

8:00am

April 14, 2016

State Capitol, Hartford, CTCommission on Children Public Forum “In Everyone’s Neighborhood: Communities Convene on the Opioid & Heroin Crisis” 

Public Forum

 

April 5, 2016

Litchfield Intermediate School, Litchfield, CTSee Flyer

Parents

 6:30pm

April 5, 2016

Litchfield Intermediate School, Litchfield, CT

Middle School Students

9:20am

April 4, 2016

Litchfield Intermediate School, Litchfield, CT 

4th, 5th, 6th Grade

1:00pm

April 3, 2016

"Save a Life Forum Alliance for Safe Kids" Lakeland High School, Shrub Oak, NY

Parents and Mentors

1:40pm

March 14, 2016(Snow Date March 15th)

The Twelfth-Annual Courage to Speak®    

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

     All are welcome to participate in this community event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:45 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented 12th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

5:45 PM

February 27, 2016

"Saturday Academy"Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT

Parents

11:00am

February 20, 2016

Avon Old Farms School, Avon, CT

Students

9:30am

February 12, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

11:30 AM

January 26, 2016

Jettie Tisdale, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade

1:30pm

January 20, 2016

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

2:25pm

January 18, 2016

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

December 3, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

November 30, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

5:00 PM

November 9, 2015

Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY

Students

10:00 AM

November 4, 2015

NEOA 48th Annual Regional Criminal Investigation School, Newport, RI

Community

8:30 AM

November 4, 2015

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® session three  West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

The course will be taught in English  by Carlos Reinoso Jr., MSMOL, BHCC, Director of Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition at the Human Services Council Connecticut.

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

6:30 PM

A light dinner will be served at 6:00 PM and child care will be available with reservation 

October 30, 2015

Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT

Grades 7 & 8

2:00 PM

October 30, 2015

Sharon Center School, Sharon, CT

Grades 6 & 8

9:40 AM

October 29, 2015

Sharon Center School, Sharon, CT

Parents

6:30 PM

October 28, 2015

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  session two. West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

The course will be taught in English  by Carlos Reinoso Jr., MSMOL, BHCC, Director of Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition at the Human Services Council Connecticut.

Sessions  3 of Program continues on Wed, November 4th at 6:30 PM

ParentsThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. 

6:30 PMA light dinner will be served at 6:00 PM and child care will be available with reservation 

October 28, 2015

Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

8th Graders

8:00 AM

October 27, 2015

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Graders

1:30 PM

October 26, 2015

Mildred E. Strang Middle School, Yorktown Heights, NYRed Ribbon Week

8th Graders

8:00am

October 24, 2015

Westhill High School, Stamford, CTParent UniversitySee the Parent University Course Booklet here

Parents

9:00 AM

October 22, 2015

Kent Center School, Kent, CT

Students

TBA

October 21, 2015

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Wednesday October 21stat 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz's presentation and session one. West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

The course will be taught in English  by Carlos Reinoso Jr., MSMOL, BHCC, Director of Mid-Fairfield Substance Abuse Coalition at the Human Services Council Connecticut.

Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Wed, October 28th  and Wed, November 4th at 6:30 PM

Parents

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

 6:30 PM A light dinner will be served at 6:00 PM and child care will be available with reservation

October 20, 2015

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

Presentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Graders

TBA

October 5, 2015

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Graders

10:00 AM

September 25, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

1:00 PM

September 24, 2015

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Graders

8:30 AM

September 18, 2015

Burlington High School, Burlington, MA

Freshmen & SophomoresJuniors & Seniors

 9:00 AM10:15 AM

September 17, 2015

Burlington High School, Burlington, MA

Parents

5:00 PM

September 15, 2015

Martha's Vineyard, MA

Adults

11:00 AM

August 3, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

July 30, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

July 27, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

6:30 PM

June 26, 2015

Madison Beach Club, Madison, CT

Community

8:00 AM

June 24, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  

gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

June 12, 2015

Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Graders

1:00 PM

June 10, 2015

Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson, NYThe event is held to celebrate and announce winners for 2nd Annual Prescription Drug Safety Poster Contest

Parents, Students, School Personnel, Professionals and Law Enforcement

6:00 PM

June 8, 2015

Thomas Hooker Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Graders

1:00 PM

June 4, 2015

Tisdale School, Bridgeport, CT

6th & 7th Graders

1:30 PM

June 2, 2015

Blackham School, Bridgeport, CT 

8th Graders

11:00 AM

May 28, 2015

Safe School Summit, Worcester State University, Worcester, MA

Teachers, para-educators, principals, school adjustment counselors, school resource and law enforcement officers, school nurses, superintendents, deans, and community partners

8:30 AM

May 22, 2015 

McCall Middle School Winchester, MA

Students

8:00 AM

May 21, 2015

McCall Middle School Winchester, MA

Parents

7:00 PM

May 19, 2015

Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CTNational Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.

6th Graders

1:00 PM

May 18, 2015

Briggs High School, Norwalk, CTNational Prevention Week is a SAMHSA-supported annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues.

Students

10:00 AM

May 15, 2015

Jettie Tisdale School, Bridgeport, CTLighthouse After School Program

4th & 5th Graders & Parents

4:30 PM

May 13, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.For further information email  gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 877-431-3295

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:30 PM

May 6, 2015

Fitchburg High School, Fitchburg, MA

High School Students

12:30 PM

May 5, 2015

Gardner Middle School, Gardner, MA

Middle School Students

12:30 PM

May 5, 2015

Gardner High School, Gardner, MA

High School Students

9:30 AM

May 4, 2015

Gardner High School, Gardner, MA

Parents

6:30 PM

May 4, 2015

GALT School, Gardner, MA

Students

11:00 AM

May 4, 2015

Elm Street School, Gardner, MA

4th Graders

9:00 AM

May 1, 2015

20th Annual CT Associations of Foster & Adoptive Parents ConferenceMystic, CT

Community

9:00 AM

April 30, 2015

Panel DiscussionTolland High School, Tolland, CT

Community

7:00 PM

April 17, 2015Session 5 of 5

Community of Christ Church, Jonesport, ME Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101  Dates: March 20th, 27; April 3, 10, and 17th Refreshments and Childcare will be providedPlease see flyer

Parents 

 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

April 15, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email   gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 877-431-3295

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

6:00 PM

April 10, 2015Session 4 of 5

Community of Christ Church, Jonesport, MECourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 Dates: March 20th, 27; April 3, 10, and 17thRefreshments and Childcare will be providedPlease see flyer

Parents 

 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

April 3, 2015Session 3 of 5

Community of Christ Church, Jonesport, ME Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101  Dates: March 20th, 27; April 3, 10, and 17th Refreshments and Childcare will be providedPlease see flyer

Parents

 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

April 1, 2015

NEOA Conference, Portsmouth, NH

Community

10:15 AM

March 30, 2015

New Canaan High School,New Canaan, CTSponsored by Maritime Rowing Club

Student Rowers and Parents

7:00 PM

March 27, 2015Session 2 of 5 

Community of Christ Church, Jonesport, ME Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101  Dates: March 20th, 27; April 3, 10, and 17th Refreshments and Childcare will be providedPlease see flyer

 Parents

 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

March 24, 2015

Bunnell High School, Stratford, CT

Freshmen & Sophomores

11:00 AM

March 20, 2015 Session 1 of 5

Community of Christ Church, Jonesport, MECourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 Dates: March 20th, 27; April 3, 10, and 17thRefreshments and Childcare will be providedPlease see flyer

Parents 

 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

March 20, 2015

Our Lady of Lourdes School, West Islip, NY

Grades 6-8Grades4&5

8:00 AM9:50 AM

March 19, 2015

Our Lady of Lourdes School, West Islip, NY

Parents

6:30 PM

March 16, 2015(Snow Date: March 19, 2015) 

The Eleventh-Annual Courage to Speak®   

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

    All are welcome to participate in this community event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:45 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.

Click here to view the poster

Click here to view the Save the Date

Click here to view the Save the Date in Spanish

Click here to view the flyer

Click here to view the flyer in Spanish

Click here to view the family night letter

Click here to download Sponsorship Agreement

Click here to view the Raffle Flyer

Click here to view Press Release

Click here to view place mat

Click here to view programClick here to see our sponsorsClick here to see video from It’s Relevant

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented 11th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

5:45 PM

March 5, 2015

Fairfield County's Giving DayGo to www.fcgives.org  and enter the Courage to Speak Foundation to donate.Help us continue our mission to save lives.  Proceeds go to the development of Courage to Speak drug prevention education programs. 

All

All Day

February 19, 2015

Saving Girls on F.Y.E.R, Waterbury, CT  Flyer Here

Teens

6:00 PM

February 16, 2015

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 12:00 PM

February 12, 2015

Radio Interview with John Voket on Star 99.9 and 95.9 FOX Listen Live  

All

12:30 PM

February 7, 2015

B’nai Torah Congregation, Boca Raton, FLClick here to see flyer

Students and Parents

9:00 AM

February 3, 2015

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade Students

1:25 PM

January 20, 2015

Lighthouse After School Program, Bridgeport, CT  

Teachers

4:00 PM

December 8, 2014

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

6:00 PM

November 24, 2014 

North Branford High School, North Branford, CT

Student Athletes and Parents

7:00 PM

November 21, 2014

Connetquot High School, Bohemia, NY

Freshmen Weekend

4:30 PM

November 18, 2014

Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY

Students

10:00 AM

November 14, 2014

Cloonan Middle School, Stamford, CT

8th Grade Students

11:00 AM

November 13, 2014

John Lewis Childs School, Floral Park, NYPlease see flyer here

Parents and Children

7:00 PM

November 5, 2014

St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CT

Parents 

6:30 PM

November 3, 2014

Stamford High School, Stamford, CT

Parents

7:30 PM

October 30, 2014

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Grade Students

1:15 PM

October 29, 2014

Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

8th Grade Students

8:00 AM

October 26, 2014October 26, 2014

St. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside, CTSt. Catherine of Siena Church, Riverside, CT

ParentsStudents

11:45 AM6:30 PM

October 24, 2014

Mildred E. Strang Middle School, Yorktown Heights, NY

8th Grade

8:15 AM

October 22, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

5:00 PM

October 22, 2014

Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, Oakdale, NY

Students

8:00 AM

October 20, 2014

Our Lady of Fatima School, Wilton, CT

Students

7:00 PM

October 17, 2014October 17, 2014

Eli Whitney Technical School, Hamden, CTEli Whitney Technical School, Hamden, CT

Juniors & SeniorsFreshmen & Sophomores

8:15 AM 9:35 AM

October 14, 2014 

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Grade Students

8:30 AM

October 6, 2014

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Grade Students

10:00 AM

October 1, 2014

4 Consecutive Wednesday's

Session 1: Oct 1

Session 2: Oct 8

Session 3: Oct 15

Session 4: Oct 22  

Longmeadow High School, 95 Grassy Gutter Road, Longmeadow MA

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®

Meaghan Roy will be co-facilitating

Please see flyer

 Parents

 

October 1, 2014

The Westport Public Library, Westport, CT

Community

7:00 PM

September 18, 2014

McCall Foundation, Torrington, CTSponsored by the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Community, Providers in Treatment & Prevention

8:30 AM

September 16, 2014

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CTPresentation will be followed up with the "Courage to Speak- Drug Prevention Education Program" taught by school's health teacher.

7th Grade Students

8:30 AM

September 5, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

August 26, 2014

Health Teachers Drug Prevention Training

Invited Guests

8:30 AM

August 9, 2014

16th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile RaceCalf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT

 All are welcome

8:00 AM

August 1, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

July 10, 2014

Ginger Katz joins Roundtable Discussion on the Heroin Epidemic and Use of Narcan Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT

Discussion Panelists Include:

Ginger Katz, The Courage to Speak Foundation

Shawn M. Lang, Director of Public Policy, AIDS Connecticut

Jerry McGuire, Fairfield firefighter and Bridgeport AMR medic

Captain A.J. Perez, Bridgeport Police Department Tactical, Narcotics and Vice Division

The discussion is co-sponsored by the Fairfield Public Library and Fairfield resident Kevin Coyner, firefighter for the Town of Greenwich and candidate for State Representative

All are welcome 

7:00 PM

July 9, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

1:30 PM

June 30, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

June 26, 2014

Selden Middle School, Selden, NY

7th Grade

8:00 AM

June 12, 2014

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT, Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz's book called Sunny's Story

6th Grade

1:00 PM 

June 11, 2014

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

12:00 PM

June 9, 2014

Read School, Bridgeport, CT, Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz's book called Sunny's Story

Students

9:00 AM

June 3, 2014

Columbus School, Bridgeport, CT, Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz's book called Sunny's Story

6th Grade Students and their Parents

 

May 21, 2014

Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT National Prevention Week, Sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz book called Sunny's Story

6th Grade Students

 

May 20, 2014

Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT, National Prevention Week, Sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Students

 

May 19, 2014

Briggs High School, Norwalk, CT, National Prevention Week, Sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Students

 

May 15, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

May 14, 2014

Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT, Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz's book called Sunny's Story

6th Grade Students

 

April 28, 2014

Read School, Bridgeport, CT, Each parent will receive a Sunny's Story book written by Ginger Katz

Parents

 

April 24, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

April 10, 2014 

Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT 

Open to All Students 

 

April 4, 2014

Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT, Follow up to the reading of Ginger Katz's book called Sunny's Story

 6th Grade Students

 

March 27, 2014 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

March 22, 2014

Family & Children's Agency, Norwalk, CT

 Parents

 

March 18, 2014(Snow Date March 20, 2014)

The Tenth-Anniversary Courage to Speak®   

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

   You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:00 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.Click here to view the Save the DateClick here to view the Family Night LetterClick here to download Sponsorship AgreementClick here to view the Press ReleaseClick here to view flyerClick here to view the Flyer in SpanishClick here to view the Raffle FlyerClick here to view the Family Night PosterClick here to view the Program

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.9th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 5:15 PM

March 1, 2014

Hispanic Parent AcademyBrookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT 

Courageous Parenting 101® 

Parents

 

February 28, 2014 

Radio Interview with John Voket of Connoisseur Media CT

All

 

February 20, 2014

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

February 12, 2014 

 Masuk High School, Monroe, CT

 All Students

 

January 23, 2014

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

January 15, 2014

Side by Side Charter School Norwalk, CT

 7th grade students

 

December 3, 2013

(Session 4 of 4)Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®   Tuesday  December 3, 2013  at 6:30 pm 

Sessions 4 of 4 

Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks,  CT. The course will be taught by Jean Russo, Social Worker

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096(860) 292-5032

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

Parents Only

Please Register for this FREE Course by filling out the registration form or walkins ok or by calling (860) 292-5032

 

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 

 

November 26, 2013(Session 3 of 4)Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  .Sessions 3 of  4 and Program continue on  Tuesday, December 3,  6:30 pm 

Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks,  CT. The course will be taught by Jean Russo, Social Worker

 

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

Parents Only

Please Register for this FREE Course by filling out the registration form or walkins ok or by calling (860) 292-5032

 

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

 

November, 26 2013 

 Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY

 Freshman Orientation

 

November 25, 2013  

 Xavier High School, NYC

 Sophomores

 

November 22, 2013 

 Connetquot High School, Bohemia, NY

 Freshman Awareness Weekend 

 

November 19 (Session 2 of 4)Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  continuesTuesday, November 19 and continues November 26 and December 3, 2013 

Sessions 2 for 4 

Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks,  CT. The course will be taught by Jean Russo, Social Worker

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096(860) 292-5032

 

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

Parents Only

Please Register for this FREE Course by filling out the registration form or walkins ok or by calling (860) 292-5032

 

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

 

November 15, 2013

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

November 14, 2013 

 Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, Ansonia, CT

 Freshman & Sophmores

 

November 13, 2013(Session 3 of 3)

View English Press Release

View Spanish Press Release 

 West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CTCourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®starts Wednesday October 30th at 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz presentation and session one. The Course will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Wednesday,November 6th and Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 pmThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

  FREE course for Parents

Get more info by viewing these flyers:

View ENGLISH FlyerView SPANISH Flyer

REGISTER ONLINE!

ENGLISH Web Registration FormSPANISH Web Registration Form

Alternatively, you may download, Print and send in the forms belowDownload:English Registration FormSpanish Registration Form

 

November 12, 2013(Session 1 of 4)Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Tuesday November 12, 2014  at 6:30 pm 

Sessions 1of 4 Program continue on Tuesday, November, 19, 26 and December 3, 2013

Windsor Lock High School The course will be taught by Jean Russo, Social Worker 

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096(860) 292-5032

This FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

Parents Only

Please Register for this FREE Course by filling out the registration form or walkins ok or by calling (860) 292-5032

 

58 S Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

 

 

November 12, 2013 

 Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, Ansonia, CT

 Parents

 

November 7, 2013              

"TRAIN THE TRAINER" New Facilitators Training     for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® 

                    at the Connecticut Clearinghouse

                   334 Farmington Ave, Plainville CT 

 Want to make a difference & save children's lives?

Apply to Become a Facilitator Today!

 Applicants Must Apply Click Here to Apply

Click here to view flyer

 View Press Release Here

 

November 6, 2013(Session 2 of 3)

View English Press Release

View Spanish Press Release 

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CTCourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®starts Wednesday October 30th at 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz presentation and session one. The Course will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Wednesday,November 6th and Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 pmThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors.

  FREE course for Parents

Get more info by viewing these flyers:

View ENGLISH FlyerView SPANISH Flyer

REGISTER ONLINE!

ENGLISH Web Registration FormSPANISH Web Registration Form

Alternatively, you may download, Print and send in the forms belowDownload:English Registration FormSpanish Registration Form

 

November 5, 2013

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

October 31, 2013

 Radio Station with Debbie Hanley at WLAD

 CT and beyond

 

October 30, 2013(Session 1 of 3)View English Press ReleaseView Spanish Press Release 

 West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CTCourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Wednesday October 30th at 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz presentation and session one. The Course will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Wednesday, November 6th and Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 pmThis FREE program will give parents the tools to keep their children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. 

            FREE course for Parents

Get more info by viewing these flyers:

View ENGLISH FlyerView SPANISH Flyer

REGISTER ONLINE!

ENGLISH Web Registration FormSPANISH Web Registration Form

Alternatively, you may download, Print and send in the forms belowDownload:English Registration FormSpanish Registration Form

 

 October 29, 2013

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

 Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 26,2013

 Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield, CT

 parents

 

October 24, 2013 

 Brookfield Middle School, Brookfield CT

 parents

 

October 23,2013

 Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield, CT

 5th and 6th grade

 

October 23,2013  

 Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield, CT

 7th and 8th grade

 

October 21, 2013

 Oyster Bay, NY

 10th, 11th, and 12th grade

 

October 18, 2013 

 Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 7th Grade Students

 

October 16, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

October 15, 2013  

 West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 7th Grade Students

 

October 8, 2013 

 Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 7th Grade Students

 

October 2, 2013

 Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

 8th Grade Studetns

 

September 27, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

September 23, 2013

 Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 7th Grade Students

 

September 10, 2013

 Center for Women and Families, Bridgeport, CT

 Staff

 

August 14, 2013 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

July 17, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

June 14, 2013

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

May 24, 2013

 Columbus School, Bridgeport, CTFollowing the reading of Sunny's Story

 6th grade students

 

May 23, 2013 

 Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT Following the reading of Sunny's Story

 6th grade students

 

May 20, 2013 

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CTGinger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story.

 6th grade students

 

May 17, 2013

 Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CTGinger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story.

 6th grade students

 

 May 15, 2013

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

May 14, 2013

 Ceaser Batalia, Bridgeport, CTGinger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story.

 6th grade students

 

May 6, 2013

 Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT Ginger Katz visits after the students read Sunny's Story 

 6th grade students

 

May 8, 2013

   "TRAIN THE TRAINER" New Facilitators Training     for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®                    The Courage to Speak Foundation office            71 East Ave, Suite M, Norwalk, CT

 Applicants Must Apply Click Here for Flyer Click Here for Application

 

April 30, 2013 

 Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT

 Students 

 

April 24, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

April 8, 2013 

 Dover Middle School, Dover, NH

 Parents

 

April 8, 2013

 Dover Middle School, Dover, NH

 7th and 8th grade

 

April 8, 2013

 Dover Middle School, Dover, NH

 5/6th grade

 

April 3, 2013

 Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Lowell, MA

 Students

 

April 2, 2013 

 Stoney Brook Middle School, Westford, MA

 Parents

 

March 29, 2013

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuseSupport Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

March 28, 2013 

 East Shore Middle School, Milford, CT

 Students

 

March 23, 2013

 Hispanic Parent AcademyBrookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CTCourageous Parenting 101® 

 Parents only

 

March 19, 2013(Snow date is March 20th)

The Ninth-Annual Courage to Speak® 

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

 You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:00 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.Click here to view a letter from Ginger inviting you to Family NightClick here to view the Family Night Invitation FlyerClick here to view the Save the DateClick here to view the Family Night LetterClick here to view Sponsorship Agreement Click here to view Press Release 

 Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.9th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 

March 13, 2013

 North Branford High School, North Branford, CT

 Parents and Student Athletes

 

March 12, 2013

 Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, Fairfield, CT Click here for Press Release Click here for flyer

 Parents

 

March 7, 2013 

 Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, Fairfield, CT Click here for flyer

 Students

 

March 5, 2013

 Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT

Students

 

February 28, 2013

 New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT  grade level networking follow up sessions for Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101

 This event is Private

 

February 27, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 Click here to download. 

Support Group Brochure

 

February 27, 2013 

 New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT grade level networking follow up sessions for Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101

 This Event is Private

 

February 11, 2013

Xavier High School, New York, NY

 Sophmores 

 

February 6, 2013 

 New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT 

Presentation will take place in the Wagner Room

Sponsored by the NCHS Parent Faculty Association 

 Parents             

 

                                       

 

February 5, 2013 

 CADCA's 23rd Annual National Leadership ForumGaylord Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

 Professionals in the Prevention Field

 

February 4, 2013

New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT

 11th and 12th Grade Students

 

February 4, 2013

New Canaan High School, New Canaan, CT

 9th and 10th Grade Students

 

January 29, 2013

 Bridgeport Alliance for Young Children (BAYC) at United Way75 Washington AvenueBridgeport, CT  06604      

 Community Messengers & Parents 

 

January 17, 2013

 CRT Generations Community Renewal Team (CRT)555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT

 Families

 

January 16, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse Click here to download. Support Group Brochure

 

January 15, 2013

 Fairfield County Seventh-Day Adventist School Bridgeport, CT Ginger Katz presenting after the reading of the drug  prevention book called Sunny's Story

 4th to 8th grade students

 

January 10, 2013 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

January 8, 2013

 Side by Side Community School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

 

December 7, 2012

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.  For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuse

Support Group Brochure      

Click here to download. 

 

December 3, 2012

 Wakeman Boys & Girls Club

Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse2414 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 

 Parents

 

November 30, 2012    

 Fordham Prep, Bronx, NY

 9th grade        

 

November 28, 2012 

 Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT

 7th grade students

 

November 21, 2012 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend.

 For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuseSupport Group Brochure      Click here to download. 

 

November 17, 2012 

2012 CABE/CAPSS Convention2nd Floor Conference Room Mystic Marriott Hotel, Groton

School Superintendents and Board of Education members 

 

November 16, 2012

Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation & Dance (CTAHPERD) 2012 ConventionCrowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell CT

Professionals

 

October 26, 2012

 Wood Stock Middle School, Woodstock, CT

6th, 7th, and 8th grades

 

October 25, 2012

 Wood Stock Middle School, Woodstock, CT

 Parents        

 

October 22, 2012

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us atgkatz@couragetospeak.org 

 Family Members who have lost someone to substance abuseSupport Group Brochure      Click here to download. 

 

October 18, 2012

Norfolk District Attorney's Office, Canton, MA

Invited GuestsClick here for flyer

 

October 17, 2012 

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th grade

 

October 15, 2012

 Curtis Corner Middle School Curtis Corner Rd, Wakefield, RI

7th Grade8th Grade  

 

October 15, 2012

South Kingstown High School, South Kingstown, RI

Subsequent to this presentation there will be 4 sessions of Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®  continued on Mondays October 22, 29, Nov 5, and 19th 6:30-8:30 pm in the South Kingstown High School Library. 

Open to the community - parents, grandparents, teachers, and youth.   In the Auditorium Click here for flyerClick here for registration form

 

October 10, 2012 

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT 

7th grade

 

October 4, 2012

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CTCourage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® starts Thursday October 4th at 6:30 pm with Ginger Katz presentation and session one. The Course will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Sessions 2 and 3 of Program continue on Thursday October 11th and Thursday October 18th. Alternatively, you may download and send in the forms below  Download English Registration Here

Students and ParentsView press releaseSee English flyerSee Spanish flyer

See Online English Web registration formSee Online Spanish Web registration form

Download Spanish Registration Here

 

October 3, 2012

 Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT    

 8th grade

 

September 24, 2012  

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT as part of the 7th grade Courage to speak Drug Prevention Curriculum 

 7th grade

 

September 21, 2012 

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group Brochure      Click here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

September 19, 2012

Old Saybrook Youth & Family Services, 

Old Saybrook Middle School60 Sheffield StreetOld Saybrook, CT

Parents

 

September 12, 2012

 Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT

 Students

 

September 10, 2012 

Bunnell High School, Stratford, CT 

High School Coaches, Student-Athletes and Parents

 

August 22, 2012

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

July 28, 2012 

14th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race, Calf Pasture Beach

Click here to download race sponsor, volunteer, participant registration form

 

Click here to for the press release

running participants 

 

July 27, 2012

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

July 21 and 22

Education NotebookNews Channel 12

Southwestern CT and New York

 

June 14, 2012 

Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT

Students

 

June 12, 2012 

Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT 

Students 

 

June 4, 2012

Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT  Following the reading of Sunny's Story 

4th grade

 

June 1, 2012 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

May 25, 2012 

Columbus School, Bridgeport, CT 

Students 

 

May 24, 2012 

Madison School, Bridgeport, CT 

6th Grade  

 

May 22, 2012 

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT 

6th Grade 

 

May 21, 2012 

Foster Adoptive Mission, Bridgeport, CT

parents and children 

 

May 18, 2012 

2012 Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents Conference, Farmington Marriott Hotel, Farmington CT

families and professionals

 

May 16, 2012

Barnum School, Bridgeport, CT

6 - 8th Grade

 

May 9, 2012 

Bacon Academy HS 

parents 

 

May 9, 2012 

Bacon Academy HS

 high school students 

 

May 8, 2012 

Regis High School, NY, NY 

high school students 

 

May 4, 2012 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse  

 

April 26, 2012 

CT Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

Housing Authority Commissioners 

 

April 26, 2012

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Facilitators Training.Central Connecticut State UniversityConnecticut Room of the Student Center1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT

applicants must applyClick here for flyerClick here for application

 

April 25, 2012

St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CT Ginger Katz - Kicking off Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® taught by Courage to Speak facilitator Kathleen Seperack 

 ParentsSee Registration Form

 

April 24, 2012

West Rocks Middle School81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT

applicants must apply

Click here for flyer

Click here for application 

 

April 19, 2012 

Shepaug Valley Middle School, Washington, CT  

 Parents

 

April 19, 2012 

Shepaug Valley Middle School, Washington, CT  

 Students

 

April 18, 2012 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

April 13, 2012 

Somers High School, Somers CT  

Students 

 

April 10 - 12, 2012

National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, Orlando, FL   

 Professionals in the field

 

April 5, 2012 

Cesar Batalla School 

Students 

 

April 2, 2012

Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT

Community presentation

 

April 2, 2012

Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT

9th to 12th grade 

 

April 2, 2012

Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT

6th to 8th grade 

 

March 30, 2012 

Beardsley School, Bridgeport, CT  

 Students

 

March 29, 2012

CT Association of Heath, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 

teachers

 

March 20, 2012

The Eighth-Annual Courage to Speak® 

 "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. 

 You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:00 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention classes in elementary and middle school.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented. 

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.Click here to view the Save the Date

Click here to view the Family Night LetterClick here to view Sponsorship AgreementClick here to view the Press ReleaseClick here to view the Program

Click here to view the Flyer.

 

March 15, 2012

Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School, Old Lyme CTGinger Katz - Kicking off Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® on March 15, 2012 with Ginger Katz's Presentation. Course continuing March 21st, 28th, and April 4th.

ParentsSee Registration Form

 

March 13, 2012

Black Rock Elementary School (Bridgeport, CT)

Parents

A Spanish translator will be present

 

March 12, 2012

St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CTGinger Katz will be Kicking off the Courage to Speak® High School Curriculum taught by teachers

Students

 

 March 10, 2012

 Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT

 Parents (Spanish-speaking)

 

 March 8, 2012 

 Walsh Intermediate School, Branford, CT 

Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101® See flyer

 

 March 7, 2012 

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

March 6, 2012

Rippowam Middle School, Cybercafe

Stamford, CT

Parents

 

February 27, 2012

Central Catholic High School, Lawrence MA 

Parents

 

February 27, 2012

 Central Catholic High School, Lawrence MA  

 students

 

February 16, 2012

 Raising Challenging Children Support Group, Brideport, CT 

 families

 

February 15, 2012

 The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

 Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

 

February, 6, 2012

CADCA's 8th Annual Prevention Day

Sponsored by SAMHSA

Professionals in the Prevention Field

 

January 31, 2012

Marin School, Bridgeport, CT

parents

 

January 23, 2012

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us at gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse 

 

January 17, 2012

Side by Side Charter School, Norwalk, CT

students

 

December 7, 2011

Oliver Ames High School, North Easton, MA

students

 

December 1, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

 

 

 

 

November 18, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

November 15, 2011

Fordham Prep, Bronx, NY

9th Grade

 

November 10, 2011

Bonny Eagle Hill High School, Standish ME

Students

 

November 3, 2011

Guilford Free Library, Guilford Youth & Family Services, Guilford, CT

Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101®

 

October 27, 2011

Xavier High School, NYC

all students

 

October 26, 2011

Haddam-Killingworth High School, Higganum, CT

grades 9-12

 

October 24, 2011

Xavior HS, NYC

parents

 

October 21, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

October 20, 2011

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

Parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®

 

October 19, 2011

Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY

community

 

October 17, 2011

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th grade students, Ginger Katz presentation as a follow-up to the Courage to Speak® Middle School curricula taught by health class Teachers

 

October 15 & 16, 2011

1400 WSTC/1350 WNLK

Ginger & Larry Katz radio interview about Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® at West Rocks Middle School

 

October 15 & 16, 2011

WNLK 1350/WICC 600

Southwestern CT and LI

 

October 15 & 16, 2011

Education Notebook, News Channel 12

Southwestern CT and LI

 

October 13, 2011

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

 

October 7, 2011

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

 

October 5, 2011

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Killingworth, CT

parents, Ginger Katz presentation as a kick off to Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101™

 

October 4, 2011

Middlesex Middle School, Darien CT

8th Grade

 

September 26, 2011

PTO Council Meeting, West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

PTO Council

 

September 26, 2011

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

 

September 23, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

September 22, 2011

Haddam-Killingworth Middle School, Killingworth, CT

6th - 8th Grade

 

September 13, 2011

Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee, Norwalk, CT

Community Leaders

 

August 10, 2011

MA Teachers Association Summer Conference, Williams College, Williamstown, MA

educators

 

August 3, 2011

CT Education Association Summer Leadership Conference, Mohegan Sun Convention Center, Uncasville, CT

educators

 

July 20, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

June 14, 2011

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade Follow-up to the Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Education Program based on

Sunny's Story

 

June 13, 2011

Cesar Batalla School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

June 6, 2011

Luiz Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

June 6, 2011

Rippawam Middle School, Stamford, CT

6th graders who read Sunny's Story and participated in the Courage to Speak® Drug prevention curricula

 

June 2, 2011

Park City Magnet School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

June 1, 2011

Brookside Elementary School, Norwalk, CT

4th grade students who read Sunny's Story and participated in the Courage to Speak® Elementary curricula

 

May 24 - 26th, 2011

BookExpo America, Javits Center, New York, NY

educators and publishers

 

May 20, 2011

Madison Elementary, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

May 16, 2011

Black Rock Elementary, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

May 11, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

May 10, 2011

South Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101® in Spanish

parents

 

May 1, 2011

Beardsley Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade

 

April 27, 2011

SADD Conference at the Lyceum, Hartford, CT

adults and students

 

April 13, 2011

Hyde Leadership School, Hamden, CT

9th - 12th grades

 

April 1, 2011

Ledyard High School, Ledyard, CT

students

 

March 31, 2011

Women in History Celebration, Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT

Mothers & Daughters

 

March 31, 2011

Ledyard High School, Ledyard, CT

parents

 

March 30, 2011

Seaford High School, Seaford, NY

juniors and seniors

 

March 29, 2011

South Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®

parents

 

March 22, 2011

Centereach High School, Centereach, NY

parents

 

March 22, 2011

Centereach High School, Centereach, NY

students

 

March 22, 2011

Centereach High School, Centereach, NY

students

 

March 15, 2011

The Seventh-Annual Courage to Speak® "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event.  For more information call 203-831-9700

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West rocks Rd, Norwalk, CT  Doors open 5:30 pm.

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The event will include:

Student Speakers

The Courage to Speak® Presentation for Parents and Students

On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage to Speak® drug prevention classes in elementary and middle school.

The Courage to Speak® Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.

Become a sponsorSee sponsorship letter

See sponsorship agreement

See Press Release

See PosterSee Program See PlacematOperation Medicine Drop

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service provides, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

 

March 5, 2011

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT – Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®

parents

 

March 1, 2011

Torrington High School, Torrington, CT

parents

 

February 14, 2011

Malta House, Norwalk, CT

group

 

February 10, 2011

Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT - Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®

parents

 

February 9, 2011

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT -  Kick-Off to Courage to Speak – Courageous Parenting 101®

parents

 

February 7, 2011

North Branford High School, North Branford, CT

students and parents

 

February 3, 2011

"TRAIN THE TRAINER" New Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)

Location to be determined

See Flyer

call 877-431-3295

For Connecticut School Counselors

 

February 2, 2011

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family member to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

January 11, 2011

Side By Side Community School, Norwalk, CT

7th Grade

 

January 5, 2011

North Quincy High School, Quincy MA

12th Grade

 

January 5, 2011

Quincy High School, Quincy MA

11th & 12th Grade

 

January 4, 2011

North Quincy High School, Quincy MA

9th Grade 

 

January 4, 2011

Quincy High School, Quincy MA

9th and 10th Grade

 

December 15, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

December 6, 2010

Martinsville, VA

parents and students

 

December 1, 2010

Browne Gibbs Young Educational Campus, Washington, DC

students

 

November 19, 2010

Fordham Prep, Bronx NY

freshman

 

November 9, 2010

Roslyn High School, Roslyn NY

9th and 10th grade

 

November 6, 2010

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101 ® Norwalk Community College, Norwalk CTSaturdays,November 6, 13 & 20

Ginger Katz will be presenting on November 6 at 9:30 am.

See Flyer

To register visit: www.ncc.commnet.edu

adults

 

November 2, 2010

Preston High School, Bronx, NY

parents

 

November 1, 2010

Malta House, Norwalk, CT

group

 

October 28, 2010

Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT

All Grades

 

October 26, 2010

Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, Oakdale Bohemia, NY

7th and 8th grade

 

October 26, 2010

 

Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School, Oakdale Bohemia, NY

6th grade

 

October 25, 2010

Ronkonkoma Middle School, Ronkonkoma, NY

8th grade

 

October 25, 2010

Ronkonkoma Middle School, Ronkonkoma, NY

6th and 7th grades

 

October 20, 2010

Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

parents

 

October 18, 2010

Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th and 8th grade

 

October 15, 2010

Connecticut School Counselor AssociationAnnual Fall Conference 2010Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell CT

Professionals

 

October 12, 2010

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th grade 

 

October 6, 2010

Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® Introduction and Presentation by Ginger Katz

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT

PTSO Meeting

 

October 6, 2010

Middlesex Middle School, Darien, CT

8th grade

 

October 4, 2010

Roton Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th grade

 

October 1, 2010

Ponus Ridge Middle School, Norwalk, CT

7th grade

 

September 29, 2010

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT

"TRAIN THE TRAINER" Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)

See FlyerSee Application

call 877-431-3295

For professionals in the field of substance abuse and prevention, treatment and other

 

September 27, 2010

Nathan Hale Ray Middle School, Moodus, CT, kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®call 877-431-3295 for more info

parents and children

 

September 25, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

September 23, 2010

North Haven Substance Abuse Prevention Council, North Haven High School Auditorium, North Haven, CT. Kick off to Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101®

Call 877-431-3295 for more info

parents and children

 

September 14, 2010

The Gilbert School, Winsted, CT

Freshmen and Sophomores

 

September 14, 2010

The Gilbert School, Winsted, CT

Juniors and Seniors

 

August 6, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

July 30, 2010

The BCA Norwalk BDGRegus Norwalk Center, Norwalk, CT

Invited Guests

 

July 27, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

July 24, 2010

InterFACE Presents the 12th Annual Ian James Eaccarino Memorial 9-Mile Race & 5K Health Walk, Calf Pasture Beach, Norwalk, CT. For information about sponsoring the race, running in the race or volunteering, e-mail gkatz@couragetospeak.org, call Ginger Katz at 1-877-431-3295 or visit our website at www.couragetospeak.org 

Click here for a race flyer

All are welcome

 

July 23, 2010

The Courage to Speak Foundation’s Lunchbox Series will be hosted by The Affinion Group, Stamford, CTMore Information

Affinion Group Employees Only

 

July 21, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

June 25, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

 

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

June 23, 2010

Butler Resource Center, Wolcott, CT

students

 

June 15, 2010

Norwalk Chamber of Commerce

Members Only

 

June 10, 2010

Hartford Convention Center, Hartford Business Journal named Ginger Katz, Hartford Business Journal Advocate of the Year Award

See Article click hereSee Editors Notes click hereSee Invitation click here

Professionals

 

June 4, 2010

Park City Magnet, Bridgeport, CT

6th Grade

 

June 3, 2010

Somers High School, Licolndale, NY

Freshmen and Sophomores

 

June 2, 2010

West Rocks Middle School, Norwalk, CT  

"TRAIN THE TRAINER" Facilitators training for Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101® (must apply)

See FlyerSee Application

call 877-431-3295

For professionals in the field of substance abuse and prevention, treatment and other

 

 

May 27, 2010

Bryant Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

May 26, 2010

Sommers High School, Lincolndale, NY

Juniors and Seniors

 

May 25, 2010

Wamogo High School, Litchfield, CT

All Grades

 

May 24, 2010

Black Rock School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

May 28, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

May 20, 2010

Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

Parents Only

 

May 19, 2010

Beardsley School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

May 18, 2010

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting  101 presented at the South Norwalk Library, Norwalk CT

 The program will kick off on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm and will include the Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz and Courageous Parenting 101® session #1 - must be registered and the course will continue every consecutive Tuesday, May 25th and June 1st.

See flyer

See registration form

Adults only

 

May 17, 2010

Thomas Hooker School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

May 10, 2010

Luis Munoz Marin School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

May 6, 2010

Cesar A. Batalla School, Bridgeport, CT

6th & 8th grade and parents

 

May 5, 2010

Ginger Katz on News/Talk 1400 WSTC / 1350 WNLK Radio, Fairfield County

Listeners

 

May 3, 2010

Madison Elementary School, Bridgeport, CT

6th grade and parents

 

April 30, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org 

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

April 27, 2010

Greenwich Fair, City Hall, Greenwich, CT - Courage to Speak Foundation exhibit booth

community

 

April 9, 2010

CT PTA, Trumbull, CT Courage to Speak Foundation exhibit booth

PTA presidents and invited guests

 

April 9, 2010

RYLA Conference, Port Saint Lucia, Florida

Students and Adults

 

March 27, 2010

               

Courage to Speak ® will be exhibiting at the Connecticut After School Network Spring Conference at Yale University in New Haven, CT

 

Professionals

 

March 16, 2010 snow date March 18, 2010

The Sixth- Annual Courage to Speak "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night. You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event.

Location - West Rocks Middle School, 81 West Rocks Rd, Norwalk,CT Doors open 5:30 pm. This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The evening will include: Student Speakers The Courage to Speak Presentation for Parents and Students On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage To Speak drug prevention classes in elementary and middle school. The Courage To Speak Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented. Become a sponsor of our event.

See letter

See sponsorship agreement

See Press Release

Concerned citizens - parents, prevention specialists, school personnel, service providers, clergy, legislators, Mayor, school superintendent and administration, law Enforcement including the chief of police, parents and children.

 

March 11, 2010

Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT

all students

 

March 4, 2010

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101® begins Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm with The Courage To Speak Presentation at Milford Hospital, 300 Seaside Avenue, Milford CT 06460.

Courageous Parenting 101 will follow each consecutive Thursday in March for 5 weeks: Two options of Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting 101® will be offered for your convenience:

OPTION I : BRIDGES, 949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460 and

OPTION II : East Shore Middle School, 240 Chapel Street, Milford, CT  06460.

See registration form

adults

 

February 27, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

February 24, 2010

Valley Regional HS, Deep River, CT

parents and children

 

February 23, 2010

Fordham Prep, Bronx NY

parents

 

February 19, 2010

The Courage to Speak® is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org and call 1-877-431-3295

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

February 8 to 11, 2010

Ginger Katz will be presenting at CADCA’s 20th Anniversary National Leadership Forum XX, the nation’s largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers more to follow

Adults and youth located the banks of the Potomac River, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

 

February 3, 2010

The Courage to Speak is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

January 30, 2010

The Courage to Speak is having the next support group meeting. The group encourages all family members to attend. For further information email us @ gkatz@couragetospeak.org

Support Group BrochureClick here to download.

Family members who have lost someone to substance abuse

 

January 28, 2010

Guilford Library, Guilford, CT Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz on January 28 and ever continuous Wednesday, Courageous Parenting 101T must be registered.

adults and children on January 28, 2010

 

January 27, 2010

The Harvey School, Kahonah, NY

7 and 8th grade

 

January 26, 2010

Side by Side Community School, Norwalk, CT

7 and 8th grades

 

January 25, 2010

Waterbury, CT

parents

 

January 25, 2010

JFK High School, Waterbury, CT

parents and children

 

January 19, 2010

1 Park St, Norwalk, CTCommunity Network Meeting

Human Services Council

 

January 5, 2010

Courage to Speak® - Courageous Parenting  101 presented at Roton Middle School, Norwalk CT

Courage to Speak Presentation by Ginger Katz and Courageous Parenting 101T and session #1 - must be registered and continuing every consecutive Tuesday January 12, 19, 26 and Feb 26.

 See registration form

adults

 

January 2, 2010

Education Notebook on News Channel 12

Interview with Ginger Katz about Courage to Speak -Courageous Parenting 101

Click here for flyer

Click here for Registration form

 

 

January 1, 2010

Education Notebook on News Channel 12

Interview with Ginger Katz about Courage to Speak -Courageous Parenting 101, starts January 5, 2010 at Roton Middle School at 6:30 pm

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