Events

Join us during #COAWeek2023 to raise awareness for the millions of children in the UK affected by their parent’s drinking. You can download the poster images for your sharing here….

Last year the NSPCC’s Childline service delivered 633 counselling sessions with children and young people concerned about their parent’s alcohol and drug use. That’s the equivalent of two a day….

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK is a coalition of more than 50 organisations working together to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. Members include medical royal colleges, charities and treatment service providers….

At Forward Trust we know the negative impact that addiction can have on people experiencing it, their friends, families and especially children. This week we’re proud to be supporting Nacoa’s…

Become a member now COA Week celebrates the work of Nacoa UK, a free confidential service for everyone in the UK affected by a parent’s drinking. Be part of our…

During COA Awareness Week, join us as we stand up for the children. Learn more about this important week, and the challenges facing these children by visiting the NACoA website. Help…

In Korea, about one million children live with the addicted parents. Children Of Addiction Awareness Week (COA Week) is an international solidarity campaign to promote social efforts and to publicize…

Change Grow Live are passionate about supporting children and young people affected by parental drug and alcohol use, with 24 services across the country that work with young people who…

#LunchtimeLives with Geraldine James, 12pm Friday 18th Feb In this series of #LunchtimeLives, we meet with people who have changed the lives of children of alcohol-dependent parents through their own…

This year’s COA Week lecture will be delivered by Sophie K, TV and radio presenter. Sophie is powerful speaker for those affected by parental addiction, having kept the secret of…

4pm GMT, Thursday 17th February, Facebook Live Champions for children of alcoholics around the world will unite to talk about how aspects of culture inform their work. How do attitudes to alcohol…

12pm, Wednesday 16th February, Facebook Live Poet and Nacoa volunteer Lizzie Fletcher will be hosting this first ever young person’s panel event for COA Week. Our guests will look back…

Euan created his famous online quizzes in the lockdowns of 2020. He raised thousands of pounds putting on his fun, casual and friendly trivia challenges. These quizzes are back, bigger…

COA Week and Nacoa UK is proudly funded by the voluntary donations of people who really care. We couldn’t be here without the help of so many wonderful supporters. We…

Once again, Children of Alcoholics, India will be hosting an array of activities for #COAWeek2022. Dr Virupaksha Devaramane is a passionate advocate for children affected by their parent’s drinking in…

Alcohol Action Ireland which is the national independent advocate for reducing alcohol harm, has a specific initiative, Silent Voices, which aims to raise awareness of issues arising for children who…

In 2022, Finland joins the international network of organisations supporting COA Week through the Bensow Foundation. In Finland misuse of alcohol and drugs is a huge public welfare problem. Every…

Bee Sober is a non-profit Community Interest Company working with individuals and organisations to transform their mindset around alcohol and remove the stigma associated with sobriety. Bee Sober was founded…

A very special thing for this COA Week: Jasper’s Wish is being published. This wonderful book, written by Dr Jessica Munafo for Nacoa, is being published for all to read…

Nacoa will take over the legendary Neville Southall twitter account on Thursday 13th February. Southall’s online following of 157,000 followers will join in the conversation about COA Week 2020 and…

Specialist substance misuse charity, Oasis Project, is running a fundraising campaign throughout National Children of Alcoholics Week to support its unique therapeutic services for children and young people affected by…