If someone in your family has a drug or alcohol misuse problems, here there are some places you can find information that might help you cope.
Nacoa
Nacoa offer information, advice, and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking.
Nacoa have a website with help and advice, FAQs, videos, experiences, and message boards.
They also have a FREE, confidential helpline open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm: 0800 358 3456
Nacoa would like to remind you of the 6 Cs if you are affected by a parent’s drinking:
- I didn’t cause it
- I can’t cure it
- I can’t control it
- I can take care of myself
- I can communicate my feelings
- I can make healthy choices
New children’s story book published to help families affected by substance use
Researchers from Fuse at Newcastle University have worked with young people and stakeholders to produce a new freely available children’s picture book which is designed to help facilitate conversations between trusted adults and children who experience parental alcohol or drug use.
You can find out more information and access a link to the book here. If you have any questions, or would like a hard copy of the book, please contact Debbie Smart. They have also produced an audio book version which can be found on YouTube.
Sheffield Young Carers created this ‘Finding My Way’ workbook (https://sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk/resources/finding-my-way-workbook) for professionals to use when supporting children and young people aged eight and above who are currently living with, or have previously been impacted by, addiction within their family.
Inspired by Sheffield Young Carers’ work with families through the MPACT (Moving Parents and Children Together) programme, this workbook was developed with an inspiring group of young people who drew from their own lived experiences to shape its content and approach.
