COA Awareness Week

February 11 - 17, 2024

Join the international awareness campaign to break the painful silence and offer hope to the vulnerable kids and teens impacted by parental addiction. Addiction is a national health epidemic – not resting during the recent rage of an international pandemic – and communities across the country are struggling with ever-increasing drug overdoses and demands for more treatment options for those with addiction. Child welfare programs continue to be overwhelmed because of addiction. The impact on children today is staggering. While some children can find a supportive adult who helps protect them from the worst, others may be alone and without hope that healing is even possible. We cannot afford to forget the countless children – those who are often the first hurt and last helped by this devastating disease.

COA Awareness Week 2024 Speaker Series

Renowned experts in the field presented on the issues facing children impacted by the disease of addiction and inspire caring adults to help. 

A Conversation with Patrick J. Kennedy about Mental Health in America
Patrick J. Kennedy, Mental Health Advocate and Former US Congressman (D-RI)

What the Trauma of COAs has Taught Us About Resilience: How Caring Adults Can Help Our Youth and Themselves
NACoA Co-Founder Patricia A. O’Gorman, PhD

The originally scheduled presentation Reverberations of Trauma in the Family Affected by Addiction, by Claudia Black PhD, NACoA Co-Founder and Senior Fellow at The Meadows, will be rescheduled for a later time. Look for an announcement coming soon.

Unleashing The Power Within: The Science of Manifesting Your Life
James S. Flowers, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT, J. Flowers Health Institute Founder

Dr. James Flowers has agreed to continue his presentation in response to an enthusiastic audience. Individuals who registered for the initial presentation will automatically be registered for this webinar. A Continuation of Unleashing The Power Within: The Science of Manifesting Your Life has been scheduled for 11 am ET, Wednesday, March 6th.
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H is for Hope and Healing: Parental Addiction Resources for Children & Families
Antonio Freitas, Sesame Street Senior Director of Educational Experiences

What About the Children? Help, Hope, and Healing
Jerry Moe, MA, MAC , NACoA Senior Clinical Director

Thank you to everyone who participated in COA Awareness Week 2024.

Together we can transform children at risk into children of promise.

COA Awareness Week Advocacy Materials

*All materials are downloadable

 NACoA has created an advocacy kit and supportive materials to help raise awareness and educate your community during this important week. Please feel free to use as you plan your own COA Awareness Week activities!

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