Professional training from NACoA

Training and webinars for people who support children and families

Build the knowledge and practical skills to respond when substance use affects a family. NACoA trains educators, behavioral health professionals, faith leaders, law enforcement, program facilitators, community leaders, and other caring adults.

Program facilitator training

Prepare facilitators to use NACoA programs well

NACoA’s facilitator trainings connect program materials with the judgment, language, and group leadership skills needed to use them responsibly. Choose the program your organization plans to provide.

Children and teens

Children’s Program Kit Group Facilitator Training

For professionals leading educational support groups in schools, treatment settings, faith communities, youth organizations, and other settings serving children affected by parental substance use.

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Whole-family recovery

Celebrating Families! Group Facilitator Training

For facilitator teams preparing to provide and support NACoA’s evidence-based, multigenerational recovery program for children and adults.

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Faith communities

Faith Leaders Institute

For clergy, pastoral counselors, lay leaders, and faith-based organizations building a thoughtful response to substance use in families.

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Training for organizations and events

Bring NACoA expertise to your team or audience

Training can be delivered online or on site and shaped around the people you serve, the setting where they work, and the outcomes your organization needs.

Law enforcement training

Foundational knowledge and practical tools for recognizing and responding to children and families affected by parental substance use.

Keynotes and conference presentations

Expert presentations on family impact, child advocacy, prevention, community response, recovery, and specialty or treatment courts.

Motivational presentations

Experienced speakers who help audiences understand family trauma while making room for resilience, hope, and healing.

Live training

Find a scheduled NACoA training

NACoA brings individuals and small teams together for national online training throughout the year. Current dates, registration details, program requirements, pricing, and continuing education information are maintained on the events page.

Check the schedule before purchasing or registering so your team has the correct program materials and understands the requirements for the training you select.

Webinars

Join NACoA for focused online learning

NACoA includes webinars in its professional education offerings for people helping children, families, and communities affected by parental substance use.

Upcoming webinar opportunities and related online events are posted with NACoA’s current event and training information. Organizations may also contact NACoA to discuss a webinar for a specific audience or topic.

Customized support

Plan training around your organization

NACoA provides customized training, technical assistance, and consultation to help organizations establish and strengthen programs for children and families.

1

Describe who you support

Share your audience, setting, current program, and the concerns your team encounters.

2

Choose the focus and format

Discuss online or on-site delivery, the training topic, and what participants should be ready to do.

3

Build the training with NACoA

NACoA will help clarify the best training, presentation, consultation, or technical assistance for your organization.

Training questions

What organizations ask before getting started

Who are NACoA trainings designed for?
Training is available for educators, behavioral health professionals, faith leaders, law enforcement, program facilitators, community leaders, and other adults who support children and families affected by parental substance use.
Does NACoA offer online and in-person training?
Yes. NACoA offers online learning and can provide on-site training. The available format depends on the program, schedule, audience, and needs of the organization.
Can NACoA customize training for an organization?
Yes. NACoA provides customized training, technical assistance, and consultation. Contact NACoA with information about your audience, setting, goals, and preferred format.
Where can I find current training dates?
Current national training dates and registration details are posted on NACoA’s events page. Program-specific pages also explain the related curriculum and implementation support.
Are continuing education credits available?
Some NACoA trainings offer continuing education units. Availability varies by training, so review the current registration details or contact NACoA before registering.
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Not sure which training fits your team?

Tell us who you support and what you want participants to be able to do. We will help you identify the clearest next step.

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