ASK sponsors and works with key stakeholders to promote speakers and workshops to educate the community on issues ranging from youth mental health to alcohol and drugs prevention to parent liabilities.
Recent speakers include:
No Letting Go | April 29, 2019 A screening of "No Letting Go", followed by a community conversation with Randi Silverman, Founder and Executive Director of The Youth Mental Health Project. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Yorktown and the Town of Yorktown.
Hang Up and Drive | April 23, 2019 The Yorktown Central School District and ASK have partnered to bring in Jacy Good and Steve Johnson, who will share their story about how a distracted driver changed their lives forever. Help us eradicate an epidemic that shatters thousands of American lives every year – Hang Up And Drive.
The Teen Brain | March 28, 2019 Dr. Dewey will present actual PET scan images to show how alcohol and drug use affects the developing teen brain. The discussion will include information about a variety of substances, including energy drinks, caffeine, marijuana, vaping, prescription drugs, and emerging research on the impact of cell phone use and video games.
Save A Life | March 2019, featuring keynote-speaker John Morello, an actor, comedian, and nationally recognized author and speaker.
Save A Life | March 2018, featuring keynote-speaker Dr. Michael Fowlin who is a clinical psychologist and nationally recognized speaker. Dr. Fowlin's acclaimed presentations cultivate an atmosphere of inclusion, and all audience members will leave his presentation empowered to accept the differences in themselves and others.
Speak Sobriety: A Journey to Recovery - Stephen Hill | January 2018, Lakeland Central School District The inspiring story of a young man's struggle with addiction and journey to recovery.
Ginger Katz - Courage to Speak Foundation | Fall 2017, Mildred E. Strang Middle School Prevention Education Program for Middle School builds skills to help students make good decisions and resist the pressure to use drugs.
Ty Sells - Youth to Youth International | Spring 2017, Copper Beech Middle School A fun, youth-oriented presentation that challenges young people to make positive choices in regard to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Save A Life | April 2, 2017 featuring Keynote Speaker Jacy Good, a nationally-recognized public speaker and advocate for cellphone-free roads.
Ginger Katz - Courage to Speak Foundation | Fall 2016, Mildred E. Strang Middle School Prevention Education Program for Middle School builds skills to help students make good decisions and resist the pressure to use drugs.
Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101 | May 5, 2016 Learn about substance abuse and gain the knowledge and skills needed to keep your children safe.
Save A Life | April 3, 2016 featuring Keynote Speakers Kevin Hines and Courage to Speak Foundation's Ginger Katz
Prom Panel | February 25, 2016 Mandatory for Yorktown High School students who will be attending prom.
Shaun Derik | October 26, 2015 Shaun Derik presented to LHS during Red Ribbon Week
Courage to Speak | October 26, 2015 Ginger Katz presented to the 8th graders at MESMS for Red Ribbon Week
Continuing the Conversation: Parties, Proms, Parenting & Personal Responsibility | March 24, 2015
Save A Life | February 8, 2015
"Whispering Spirits" | February 8, 2015 Followed by discussion with Jeffrey Veatch
Making a Healthy & Happy Transition to High School | October 1, 2014 What Every Parent Should Know About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Save A Life | April 5, 2014
"Choices" | April 5, 2014
Kevin Sabet: "Reefer Sanity" | April 3, 2014
Prom Panel | March 13, 2014 Featuring Steven Kipnis, MD, FACP, FASAM - Former Medical Director of New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
Chris Herren: "Basketball Junkie" | February 26, 2014 Chris Herren’s unique ability to speak from experience and reach out to all, especially our youth, on the subject of substance abuse, has made him one of the most sought-after speakers on this topic in America today.
Yorktown High School PTSA | January 24, 2012 What every parent and family needs to know about Facebook and other social media featuring FBI Special Agent Maryann W. Goldman
What Every Parent and Student Should Know About Prom and Graduation Season | March 8, 2012 Mandatory for Yorktown High School students who will be attending prom. Members of the panel include the emergency department director for Northern Westchester Hospital, the assistant district attorney for Westchester County, a detective within the Yorktown Police Department and other guests including Yorktown High School students who will act out scenarios to be analyzed by the panel.
Save A Life | April 14, 2013 Featuring Michael Nerney, Substance Abuse Expert, and Javier Sanchez, Youth to Youth International.
Save a Life | March 13, 2012 Featuring Keynote Speaker, Karyn Grimes, designed to teach and give strength to teens and adults so they may assist others in crisis.
Life Online: Risks & Rewards for our Children & Youth | January 31, 2012 Featuring Pace University doctoral candidates
Crompond Intermediate School | January 20, 2012 Inaugural Ball Workshop for Parents featuring Detective Brian Shanahan, Yorktown Police Department
Westchester-Putnam Suicide Prevention Coalition | January 10, 2012 Community Forum featuring Dr. Barbara Bernstein, Co-Chair Westchester Putnam Suicide Prevention Coalition
Anti Drug, Alcohol and Bullying Seminar | November 21, 2011 Featuring Dennis O'Sullivan, American Athletic Institute
