NACoA is so grateful to everyone around the world who cares about kids and teens impacted by the disease of addiction and are helping to raise awareness, educate their communities, and advocate for support and services to help. The more we share, the more who will care and join the effort so these children can feel seen, supported, and safe. |
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COA Awareness Week 2026 is over, but the challenges for our youth impacted by parental substance use is not. Together, we can continue to be a beacon of hope for every child everywhere, letting youth know they are not alone. |
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Whether a parent, teacher, police chief, or religious leader, NACoA has resources and programs to help support children and families impacted by SUDs. |
AV Baliga Memorial Hospital, Addiction Suisse, NACoA Deutschland are still involved in COA Awareness Week 2026 with ongoing advocacy and events. |
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Behind the Call: Substance Use, Child Trauma, and Law Enforcement Response |
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Chief George Simpson, Polson Montana Police Department |
Stacee Read, BA, MSW, LSW, Director of Innovation, NACoA |
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Crossing Generations, Building Resilience: Global Lessons from NACoA’s Family-Centered Approach |
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NACoA international Allies: AV Baliga Memorial Hospital, Addiction Suisse, |
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Alcohol Action Ireland, NACoA Deutschland, NACoA UK, NACoA Slovenija |
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Creating Strong Children's Programs to Support Kids & Teens Impacted by SUDs |
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Peggy McGillicuddy MEd, CTSS, Children's Program Director, NACoA |
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Breaking the Silence: Substance Use, Stigma, and Treatment Barriers in Native American Communities |
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POSTPONED – Look for an announcement coming soon |
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Chief Judge Richard Blake, Hoopa Valley Tribal Court |
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Stacee Read, BA, MSW, LSW, Director of Innovation, NACoA |
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How to Become Your Own Role Model: A discussion with iamme creator and author Claire Libby |
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Programs and Training to Support Children & Families |
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Bring these Essential Programs to Your Community! |
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Children’s Program Kit (CPK) |
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Designed for school-aged kids and teens (K-12) with parents struggling with substance use disorders, the kit provides over 100 skill-based and developmentally appropriate lesson plans, along with everything needed to offer a strong and effective educational support program. Focuses on seven key areas: Addiction, Treatment & Recovery, Emotions, Coping, Safety, and Problem Solving. |
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During COA Awareness Week we announced the addition of Grief Guidance in the CPK! |
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Celebrating Families! (CF!) |
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NACoA’s whole family recovery program. CF! is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, skill-building program focused on children’s future physical and behavioral health, including substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Adaptations are also available for Spanish-speaking or indigenous families. |
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Every day, law enforcement professionals encounter children affected by substance use in their homes—during domestic calls, arrests, or welfare checks. Without trauma-informed training, these interactions can unintentionally cause further harm. NACoA’s Law Enforcement Curriculum is designed to change that. |
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Training is available for each of these programs. Learn more about our training opportunities on the NACoA Events Page>> |
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Use the discount code COAWeek2026 for 10% off, expires March 6, 2026. |
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Essential Resources to Support Children and Families |
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During COA Awareness Week we published our Teen to Teen three-part series: Living with a Parent’s SUD. Visit NACoA’s Just 4 Teens page for this thoughtful reflection by a high school senior as he speaks to fellow teens about his experiences with a father struggling with the disease of addiction.
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Additional Supportive Resources: |
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