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NACoA provides its expertise at a variety of events both online and in-person. Designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of program group leaders, educators, faith leaders, behavioral health professionals, or any caring adult interested in helping children, families, and communities impacted by parental addiction.
Offerings include conference keynote and workshop presentations, webinars, on-site training, and certifications that have been created for educators, faith and lay leaders, community leaders, behavioral health workers, or to help raise awareness in communities about the intergenerational trauma affecting these families and how to bring hope and healing to them. Contact NACoA if you are interested in arranging an event for your organization, contingency, or community.
Supporting Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders
NACoA’s Stacee Read MSW, LSW, Director of Innovation
May 6, 2025
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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.
Training Objectives:
• Explore the unique, evidence-based approach of Celebrating Families!
Learn how this family-centered program addresses the needs of children and caregivers impacted by substance use disorders.
• Build confidence in using the Celebrating Families! curriculum.
Gain hands-on experience with session materials and facilitation strategies.
• Learn how to lead multi-generational educational support groups.
Develop skills for engaging participants across age groups, from children to adults.
• Experience key program activities from the participant perspective.
Deepen your understanding of the program’s impact through interactive exercises.
CEUs through NAADAC will be awarded upon completion.
Schedule:
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET, includes a break 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm ET, includes a break 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
Cost per person: $875. Price does not include curriculum, which will be needed throughout the training.
Contact Director of Programs Mary Beth Collins with any questions.
NACoA’s Director of Children’s Programs Peggy McGillicuddy, MEd, CTSS is proud to be presenting Help, Hope, and Healing: Recovery for Children and Teens Living with Substance Use Disorder. This event is being held at the Providers for Providers Network to help collaborators connect, learn, and grow together as healthcare professionals in Michigan.
For more information or to register, click on the meeting.
Join NACoA for this Monthly ACOA Education and Discussion Group: Recovery – What Does It Mean to You? This monthly meeting is ideally suited for adults who have been impacted by addiction during their childhood and are looking for education and support through an online facilitated group. Each meeting will feature an expert presenting on important topics facing adults nurturing their own resilience, followed by an opportunity for attendees to speak freely. Meetings are held at 6 pm ET, the second Thursday each month. Learn More and to view past presentations>>
Meghan Sullivan,
NACoA’s Children’s Program Facilitator
Mary Kennedy, LCSW
Psychotherapist & Director,
The Addictions Institute San Francisco
Jeff Jay, BS, CADC, CIP
Addiction Interventionist & Counselor
