NACOA Deutschland
NACOA Deutschland e.V. has been supporting children and families of addicted parents for over 20 years. With counseling, prevention programs, and political advocacy, the organization offers hope and healing for those affected. Together for a better future!
NACOA Deutschland e.V. - Support for Children and Families of Parents with Addiction Issues
editMission and Values
editNACOA Deutschland e.V. is an organization that has been dedicated to the protection and support of children and families affected by their parents' addiction for over 20 years. The main mission of NACOA is to eliminate the negative impacts of alcohol and drug addiction on children and families and to create a supportive framework for healing and hope.
Key Products and Services
editNACOA offers a variety of services and programs to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adult children from families with addiction issues. The main offerings include:
- Counseling and Therapy: NACOA provides telephone and email counseling as well as online chats and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. These services help to cope with the psychological and emotional burdens caused by parental addiction[2][3].
- Prevention and Educational Programs: On-site prevention offerings and online programs are provided to educate children and adolescents about the effects of parental addiction and to offer them support. Parents can participate in special training to fulfill their responsibilities despite the addiction[3].
- Support for Adults: NACOA also targets adult children from families with addiction issues, who often experience lifelong consequences from their childhood experiences. There are special workshops and counseling services to support these adults and help them cope with their past[2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editNACOA is committed to comprehensive societal awareness of the effects of addiction on families. The sustainability goals include:
- Political Advocacy: NACOA works to represent the interests of children and families at the political level and to ensure that their needs are brought to the attention of the public and policymakers[2].
- Research and Cooperation: The organization builds connections with research, science, and education to develop and improve concepts in prevention, counseling, therapy, and self-help[2].
- Gender-Specific Approaches: NACOA develops gender-specific features and concepts to address the different needs of girls and boys as well as adult men and women[2].
International Cooperation
editNACOA Deutschland e.V. is part of an international network that is also active in countries such as the USA, the UK, Germany, Poland, New Zealand, and Brazil. This international cooperation allows for the exchange of expert knowledge and the development of global strategies to support children and families affected by addiction[1].
Through its comprehensive services and initiatives, NACOA Deutschland e.V. is an important point of contact for all those affected by their parents' addiction and works tirelessly to bring healing, hope, and support into the lives of these families.