Welcome
Children of Addicted Parents and People is an online charity for young people affected by someone else's addiction to drugs, alcohol or some form of addictive behaviour such as gambling. Together our online community supports and empowers each other to know what the problem is, to learn it’s not our fault, and to find out ways of how to cope.
We hope you will find all the support you need on this site, whether you want to chat to other young people, private message a counsellor or read some helpful stories.
Joining our online community
COAP is for young people from the ages of 7 and upwards to 30 years old who have any concerns (no matter how small or big you think they are) about another family member's addiction or problems with alcohol, drugs, and behaviours.
Sign up for free with an anonymous username and join in, share your story and reply to other people's posts.
Addiction affects us all…
Addiction can often be seen as something that is only the adult’s problem or even the adult’s choice. Some might say it is the adult who needs the help and the adult who just needs to stop taking the drugs, alcohol or stop the gambling.
We understand that this is not the whole story– adults don’t choose to become addicted and the harm children experience is often hidden away behind closed doors. Children grow up with the unspoken rules of ‘Don’t Trust, Don’t Talk and Don’t Feel’. For children their lives can be ruled by isolation, fear and mistrust.
It is our hope that together with young people, adults, parents, teachers, social workers and society we can raise awareness of this large scale issue and be there to let young people know they are not alone and that there is support out there.
Our Vision
Every young person affected by someone else’s addiction to drugs, alcohol or some form of addictive behaviour can connect with others in similar situations and access the help they need to support their emotional wellbeing.
