Events & Speaking
Bringing the Conversation to Your Community
Frank Sheeder speaks to organizations, communities, and families about substance use, loss, and the power of choosing openness over silence.
Upcoming Events
Public appearances, workshops, and speaking engagements
No Upcoming Events Scheduled
We are currently booking speaking engagements for 2026 and beyond. If your organization would like to bring this conversation to your community, we would love to hear from you.
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Each presentation is grounded in personal experience, supported by research, and tailored to the audience. Frank speaks with honesty, compassion, and a commitment to practical action.
Sam's Story
A deeply personal account of a family's journey through substance use disorder, the silence that surrounded it, and how grief became a movement. Frank shares what he wishes he had known, what he wishes he had said, and why he built Sam's OATH.
Choosing Openness in Your Community
Silence is the number one reason people with substance use disorders do not seek help. This talk examines how silence operates at the community level and provides concrete strategies for replacing judgment with support.
What Employers Need to Know
Substance use and mental health challenges cost U.S. employers over $400 billion annually. More importantly, they cost lives. This session helps leaders create workplace cultures where people feel safe asking for help before crisis hits.
A Father's Perspective
A talk for families, support groups, and recovery communities. Frank speaks candidly about the guilt, the silence, the mistakes, and the moments of grace that come with loving someone who is struggling, and about finding purpose after loss.
Presentation Formats
Flexible options to fit your event, schedule, and audience
Keynote
30 to 60 minutes
A focused presentation for conferences, fundraisers, or community gatherings. Includes Q&A.
Workshop
2 to 4 hours
An interactive session with exercises, group discussion, and practical tools participants can use immediately.
Panel Discussion
60 to 90 minutes
Frank joins a moderated panel alongside other advocates, clinicians, or community leaders.
Virtual Presentation
30 to 60 minutes
Live virtual keynote or workshop via Zoom, Teams, or your platform of choice. Ideal for distributed teams and national organizations.
Where Frank Speaks
Frank has spoken to audiences across a range of settings. Every presentation is adapted for the specific needs and culture of the audience.
Past Events
Previous speaking engagements and appearances
Past events will be listed here as they are completed.
Bring This Conversation to Your Community
Every audience includes people who are carrying substance use or mental health challenges in silence. Frank helps organizations create space for honest conversation, practical support, and lasting change.
For booking inquiries, use the contact form or email directly. Frank is available for in-person and virtual events nationwide.
If you or someone you love is in crisis: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) | SAMHSA Helpline 1-800-662-4357 | Crisis Text Line text HELLO to 741741