NACoA is proud to have CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp RN, BScN, MSW present at this year's online Global Exchange Conference: Thursday, Dec 4 at 2:30 pm ET. The session Crossing Generations, Building Resilience: Global Lessons from NACoA’s Family-Centered Approach spotlights how to support children affected by parental substance use through scalable, culturally responsive, family-centered interventions used around the world that build resilience, interrupt intergenerational harm, and promote equity and accessibility across diverse communities. This session will feature initiatives from NACoA international Allies: AV Baliga Memorial Hospital, Addiction Suisse, Alcohol Action Ireland, NACoA Deutschland, NACoA UK, NACoA Slovenija.

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The NACoA team is so happy for Claire Libby BA Hons, MSc & IIN Health Coach, Director/Founder for receiving this prestigious honor. These awards recognize companies and individuals who have shown excellence in their approach towards positive mental wellbeing for their employees and colleagues. They are open to all workplaces and individuals who champion mental wellbeing, and submissions are welcomed from all types of organizations. Statement by Libby: I wholeheartedly believe there is a vital role for health-conscious tech to play in the world of wellbeing. iamme has always been about education and prevention. Our free app offers wellbeing guidance and support and often fills a gap where role model behavior is lacking. The mission has always been to help people to better understand and connect with themselves and to recognize that their wellbeing is worth investing in because quite simply, their wellbeing matters." Developed with input from young people and mental health experts, the iamme app provides tools, resources, and proactive strategies to empower adolescents to take charge of their well-being. It is available for download in the App Store and Google Play.

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Join us February 8–14, 2026 for COA Awareness Week, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness for children impacted by the disease of addiction. By coming together across communities and countries, we can help every child impacted by substance use disorders feel seen, supported, and safe.

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These 30-minute sessions are designed for sites providing Celebrating Families! to network and meet with NACoA leadership. There will be opportunities to learn about program updates and participate in supportive discussions to troubleshoot concerns. Success stories are also welcome! We look forward to having you join us! These sessions are intended for organizations/agencies already providing Celebrating Families!

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Schedule:

Tuesday, January 27: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET, includes a break 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET

Wednesday, January 28: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET, includes a break 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET

Thursday, January 29: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET

Are you welcoming new facilitators to your Celebrating Families! program? Looking to grow your team as more families engage in your services? Or are you preparing to relaunch your program after a pause during the pandemic? This training is designed for you!

This is a unique opportunity for organizations to strengthen their teams by enrolling individual facilitators—no need to contract an entire training. Participants will join a national cohort in an engaging, online training experience.

CEUs through NAADAC will be awarded upon completion.

Cost per person: $875. Price does not include curriculum, which will be needed throughout the training.

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Contact Director of Programs Mary Beth Collins with any questions.

Location: Henry Ford Maplegrove Center; 6773 West Maple Road; West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322

Tuition: $60 for the first 60 registrants; $75 until capacity is reached

Proceeds will benefit National Association for Children of Addiction

This Michigan professional development event brings together clinicians, educators & behavioral health experts for an interactive, insightful day.

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Each month NACoA publishes important blogs to help educate about the impact of addiction on children, how to help kids and teens heal, and what adults can do who are still struggling with the impact. Resilience is available for children of all ages, and NACoA provides information, education, and additional resources through these informative and reflective articles

• Reimagining the Holidays: Joyful, Alcohol-Free, and Full of Connection
• During the Holiday Season, Don’t Forget About the Family
• SAD Prevention: Ease The Impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Language Matters: Supporting Families by Reducing Stigma
• Breaking the Unspoken Rules in Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders
• Ways to Help Grandparents Raising Children Impacted by Addiction

Dealing with a new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) can bring about a lot of emotions, questions, and anxiety. It also can feel like you are in a fog, and not sure what to do at all. This tool highlights clear action steps like documenting your FASD diagnosis and accessing benefits & services to build a strong support system.  Whether you’re just starting this journey or looking for next steps, this guidance can help.

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Join NCSACW for a webinar exploring how substance use trends affect child safety and family risk factors. National experts will share insights from the National Opioid Environmental Scan, discuss the rise of fentanyl and other substances, and offer strategies to improve outcomes for families. Learn how evolving substance use patterns (e.g., fentanyl, stimulants, cannabis) shape child safety and family well-being. This session highlights strategies to reduce stigma and improve parent engagement in services, assess safety and risk factors with families affected by substance use, and strengthen protective capacities in families. It’s designed for professionals across child welfare, substance use treatment, courts, and health care systems.

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Gratitude isn’t just for adults. Pint-sized, it helps children impacted by the disease of addiction balance out negative emotions and stress, find more energy, and increase overall contentment. It isn’t minimizing the day’s hardship; it’s an acknowledgement that there are also beautiful moments each day as well. NACoA provides some great ideas for caring adults to help nurture an attitude of gratitude in children they love.