LIBERATION PROGRAMS PRESENTS:
Join Us for an Impactful Conversation
Join us November 5 at Woodway Country Club for a powerful, perspective-shifting afternoon with Johann Hari, internationally acclaimed author of Chasing the Scream, Lost Connections, Stolen Focus, and Magic Pill. Through bestselling books and viral TED Talks, Johann challenges how we think about addiction, attention, and healing – offering a message of hope rooted in science, story, and human connection.
This exclusive luncheon supports Liberation Programs, Fairfield County’s leading provider of substance use and mental health services for over 50 years. Your partnership fuels life-saving care and brings vital conversations to the forefront, where they belong.
Let’s rethink the system. Reclaim what matters. And heal, together.
Sponsorship Information
As an event Sponsor, you’ll receive:
- Brand visibility among business leaders, philanthropists, and advocates
- Recognition in event promotions, including print, social media, and email
- A visible commitment to mental health and reducing stigma
We’ve enclosed a menu of sponsorship opportunities including unique activations like Mocktail or Bookmark Sponsorships and would be happy to find the right fit for you.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. We’d love to connect and explore ways for you to get involved.
BRANDED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:
VIP Room Sponsor
$10,000
(1 Available)
Sponsor a welcoming space where our most dedicated supporters connect. VIPs have the opportunity to engage with Johann Hari before the event in a VIP room – include your branding and marketing around this exclusive area.
Includes:
- 10 VIP Event Tickets
- Signage in and around the VIP Room
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
- Recognition from Event Podium
Step and Repeat Sponsor
$5,000
(1 Available)
Be part of every photo. Sponsor the branded backdrop where guests take photos upon arrival. Includes co-branded step and repeat backdrop for the event. This will be featured in all entry pictures done by our exclusive Media Sponsor, The Look.
Includes:
- 6 Event Tickets
- Signage on the Step and Repeat
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
- Recognition from Event Podium
Bookmark Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
Every attendee will receive a Johann Hari book. This is an opportunity to include customized bookmarks included in each of those books. Marry your brand with the reminder to keep reading, learning, and connecting. Includes design services to assist in bringing your bookmark to life.
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Branded bookmark, in each book
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
Mocktail Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
Celebrate wellbeing with a curated alcohol-free beverage experience. Includes signage at a dedicated mocktail station and program recognition. This is a fun creative way to engage with Liberation, the community and the event!
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Signage at the bar, and named mocktail
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
Valet Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
Make every guest’s first impression seamless. Sponsor valet services and be recognized with signage at drop-off and in the event program as well as a take-away marketing piece for departure.
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Signage at the valet stand
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
Book Table Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
Support the heart of the event – Johann Hari’s books. Includes signage at the book table and program recognition. This will be a centerpiece of the afternoon as Johann sits to sign books at the end of the event.
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Signage at the book table
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
Parting Gift Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
End the event on a thoughtful note. Your sponsorship will underwrite meaningful takeaway gifts for all guests. Includes branding on gifts and take-away table.
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Signage at the parting gift table by the exit
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
Flower Signage Sponsor
$2,500
(1 Available)
Help create an uplifting, beautiful environment. Includes signage by the floral arrangements and mention in the program.
Includes:
- 4 Event Tickets
- Signage by the floral arrangements
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
TABLE PACKAGES:
PLATINUM Lunch with Johann
$25,000
(1 Available)
An intimate lunch with Johann Hari to explore how connection, belonging, and purpose drive workplace and personal wellbeing. Includes seating for 10 guests at a private pre-event meal and exclusive photo opportunity.
- 10 Event Tickets
- VIP Reception
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
- Recognition from Event Podium
GOLD Lost Connections Sponsor
$10,000
Lead sponsor recognition at the event, inspired by one of Hari’s bestselling books. Includes VIP seating for 10 guests, name/logo placement on all event materials, website, and invitation.
Includes:
- 10 Event Tickets
- VIP Reception
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
- Recognition from Event Podium
SILVER Magic Pill Sponsor
$5,000
Help us debunk myths and elevate the truth about mental health. Includes 8 event tickets and logo recognition.
Includes:
- 8 Event Tickets
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
BRONZE Stolen Focus Sponsor
$2,500
Support conversations around attention, distraction, and what really matters. Includes 6 event tickets and program recognition.
Includes:
- 6 Event Tickets
- Name/logo on Event Website
- Social Media Posting
PATRON Chasing the Scream Sponsor
$1,500
Includes access to VIP reception and priority seating. 2 tickets.
Includes:
- 2 Event Tickets
- VIP Reception
- Name/logo on Event Website
Individual tickets available for $250. Register Online today!
For bespoke partnership opportunities and groups please email Chris Calby at Chris.Calby@LiberationPrograms.org or call 917-621-7066.
The crisis you will help address
National landscape
- In 2023, more than 112,000 Americans died of a drug overdose—the highest number on record.
- 40% of Americans personally know someone who has died from an overdose.
- The opioid epidemic costs the U.S. over $1 trillion annually, with disproportionate impact on low-income communities.
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, yet fewer than half receive treatment.
Connecticut landscape
- Alcohol-related deaths in Connecticut have nearly tripled since 2012.
- The state recorded over 1,400 overdose deaths in 2022, the vast majority involving fentanyl.
- Our clients come to us at some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Many face multiple layers of vulnerability including financial strain (96%), housing instability (21%) or co-occurring disorders, trauma, and cycles of incarceration.
- In Fairfield County, access to care varies dramatically by ZIP code, race, income, and insurance status.
Our Mission
Liberation Programs’ mission is to provide mental health services encompassing substance use prevention, treatment and harm reduction throughout Fairfield County. We help individuals and their families foster hope and maintain wellness.
Our vision of care
We are transforming what care looks like— from rigid expectations to a continuum of compassion. Our work is rooted in three areas of care:
