Training

Overview

NACoA’s professional training resources are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of educators, behavioral health professionals, law enforcement, faith community leaders and any caring person interested in helping children, families, and communities impacted by parental substance use disorders.

NACoA offerings include online courses, webinars, on-site/online training, and certifications that have been created for educators, faith community leaders, community leaders, and behavioral health workers. The courses are based on the work and research of noted experts in the field and provide strategies, tools, and resources that can be utilized when working with children and families.

NACoA provides customized trainings for your organization/agency, technical assistance, and consultations to help establish successful programs for your community. NACoA also provides national trainings for individuals or small groups to gather online to learn how to lead educational support groups for kids and teens and engage with families impacted by the disease of addiction in a sensitive, trauma-informed manner.

Children's Program Kit - Group Facilitator Training

Created specifically for educational support groups using the NACoA's Children’s Program Kit in educational settings, faith community and youth organizations, and in treatment settings. LEARN MORE

Celebrating Families! Group Facilitator Training

2 ½ Day trainings to equip facilitator teams with what they need to effecitvely provide and support this evidence-based, whole family, recovery program.
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Law Enforcement Training

This interactive training equips law enforcement professionals with foundational knowledge and practical tools to recognize and respond effectively when engaging and supporting children and families impacted by parental substance use.

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Faith Community Program Training

Equipping clergy, faith leaders, pastoral counselors, and others working in congregational settings to understand the disease of addiction, its impact of children and families, its negative influence on spirituality for the whole family. Participants will learn effective strategies to help support families in a supportive and respectful manner and prevention strategies to increase protective factors for healthier living for families at risk.
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Keynote Presentations

Presentations on substance use disorders, family education, child advocacy, education, child abuse, community coalitions, and trreatment court /specialty court conferences, as well as expert consultants.

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Motivational Presentations

Individual, inspiring presenters who are experts in substance use disorders and its related trauma, family impact, and how to support and nurture hope and healing when working with kids and teens of parents with SUDs.

Contact nacoa@nacoa.org for more information or to arrange a meeting to discuss options for your agency/organization.

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