Saving Families Starts with Reaching Out.
You can help open the door by connecting your school or community leader with us. It only takes a minute.
Harris Insler
Founder, The Zach Project
Harris Insler
Founder, The Zach Project
Over and over, people ask us how they can help. The answer is simple: help us open the next door.
All it takes is sending one message to your school, your PTA, or your workplace to connect them with The Zach Project.
Use the simple form below to send a ready-made letter — it only takes a minute. Here’s how it works:
School, PTA, workplace, or group leader.
Add your name and share who you are.
One click to email, copy, or print.
Fall programs and assemblies are being scheduled now. At the same time, national health leaders warn the drug supply is more dangerous than ever.
Young people can’t wait for another year of the same.
The interactive presentation opens the door to honest conversations about substance use disorder.
Principals, counselors, and students who have experienced It’s Not You, Until It Is You say it leaves a lasting impression.
“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.”
— High School Student
In less than two minutes, you can send a message to your school, PTA, youth program, or workplace — asking their leader to connect with The Zach Project. Just personalize the letter and send.
Fill in your details and create a letter to encourage leaders to host “It’s Not You Until It Is You.”
You’re not the only one wondering about the details. We’ve gathered the most common questions right here.
Start with principals, PTA leaders, HR managers, or community coordinators — whoever makes program or assembly decisions. Even if you’re unsure, sending it to someone close to the process can still open the door.
There is no cost to send the letter or start the conversation. We work with each organization individually to meet their needs, and in many cases, the presentation can be brought in at no cost to them.
Yes. It’s Not You, Until It Is You can be presented as a single session, expanded into a workshop, or adjusted to fit the size, age, and needs of the audience. It fits great into a standard or double school block as well!
Not at all. The program is a fit for schools, sports teams, workplaces, faith groups, and community organizations of all kinds.
The presentation has been delivered to middle schools, high schools, and adults. We adapt the language and examples to fit the audience.
Yes. Our programs are designed to adapt to PTAs, community coalitions, and workplace audiences. Adults gain valuable insight into how to talk with young people about substance use and mental health.
No. While the program was inspired by an opioid tragedy, it covers a wide range of substances, the risks of misuse, and the mental health struggles that often drive them.
It’s Not You, Until It Is You is interactive and personal. Instead of lecturing, we share real stories, invite questions, and connect on a human level. That’s why students describe it as engaging and impactful.
That’s great! This presentation complements existing efforts and adds a unique, personal voice to the mix. Leaders often appreciate having another tool in their toolkit.
That’s still progress. Even starting the conversation raises awareness and plants a seed. And you can always try a different school, program, or group — the letter template makes it quick.