The Zach Project is the nonprofit home behind Voices from the Opioid Crisis. Our programs bring education, advocacy, and storytelling into schools and communities. Each initiative is designed to inform, support, and empower those affected by substance use disorder and the broader community, breaking stigma while building hope.
An interactive program opening honest conversations about substance use disorder in schools, workplaces, and communities.
Our storytelling platform honoring the lives and experiences of those impacted by the opioid epidemic.
A podcast amplifying the voices of families and individuals living through the opioid crisis.
Practical tools, guides, and stories to support prevention, recovery, and awareness.
This interactive program opens the door to authentic conversations about substance use disorder. Built around Zach’s story and the voices of others impacted by the opioid crisis, it blends honesty, empathy, and practical education in a way that connects with any audience. Schools, workplaces, and communities can choose different length presentations with optional breakout discussions. Every format is designed to break stigma, spark dialogue, and equip people with tools for resilience.
Our flagship storytelling initiative gives families and individuals a platform to share their lived experiences with substance use disorder. Through articles, videos, and community events, Voices makes the crisis personal and relatable while creating space for healing. Each story sheds light on both the challenges and the resilience of people affected by the opioid epidemic, reminding us that behind every statistic is a human life with dignity and worth.
This ongoing podcast amplifies voices too often silenced — parents, siblings, people in recovery, and advocates. Each episode is a raw and honest conversation about loss, resilience, and the human impact of the opioid crisis. By listening, you’re not just hearing stories — you’re part of breaking stigma and ensuring that these voices echo far beyond their immediate communities.
Beyond presentations and stories, The Zach Project curates practical resources to support families, educators, and community leaders. From guides on prevention and harm reduction to directories of support services, this growing library connects people to actionable knowledge. Every resource is chosen with the same mission: to provide clarity, reduce stigma, and help communities respond to substance use disorder with compassion and effectiveness.
“After the video portion you could hear a pin drop in our auditorium… they were hanging on every word.”
— Guidance Counselor
“I am confident it will have a lasting, positive influence on many others as well.”
— High School Principal
“This presentation changed my point of view and will have a lasting impact on me regarding drug usage.”
— Student
There are many ways to be part of The Zach Project. Bring our presentation to your school or organization, explore and share stories from Voices from the Opioid Crisis, listen to the These Ghosts Must Be Heard podcast, or use our growing library of resources. Every action — big or small — helps amplify voices and bring hope.