Join Brunswick County Health Services, Southeastern Regional Substance Abuse Mental Health Collaborative (SUAMHC), and Christian Recovery Centers Inc. for an upcoming enCompass training in Shallotte, NC. This training is designed to help family members, loved ones, and community members better understand substance use disorders, evidence-based treatment, and build practical skills for supporting someone with a substance use disorder. Participants will gain evidence-informed t

We're excited to share that we have reached more than 500 instructors who are now certified to deliver the Responding to Addiction Training! From healthcare professionals and educators to first responders, behavioral health providers, peer support specialists, and community leaders, our instructor network continues to grow with passionate individuals committed to increasing addiction knowledge and reducing stigma in their communities. Each new instructor creates countless opp

Now Open: Fall 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute– Register to Join Us in DC to help decrease stigma within your community, organization, and state.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute , scheduled for September 29 & 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Institute...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 A recent study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases highlights outcomes of the enCompass program, Addiction Policy Forum’s community-based intervention aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders (SUD). Data from the proof-of-concept study shows that for enCompass participants their SUD stigma decreased after receiving the intervention. The research, led by Dr. Valerie A. Earnshaw from the University of

A recent study published in the Journal of Addictive Diseases shows that individuals who participated in Addiction Policy Forum’s enCompass program saw decreased addiction stigma, and improved knowledge about substance use disorders after receiving the intervention. The enCompass intervention was developed by Addiction Policy Forum to increase knowledge about substance use disorders, correct misconceptions, improve helping behaviors and reduce stigma. Components of the interv

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the Spring 2025 Anti-Stigma Institute. Your passion, presence, and...

Lauren Chambers is a Senior Community Health Partnership Coordinator with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s Population Health...

Stephanie Kerns is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Director of Substance Use Services and System Integration with Charlotte...

Join us for a virtual training designed as a resource for family members trying to navigate the complex world of addiction.

Findings on a Novel Intervention for Improving Substance Use Disorder Literacy and Decreasing Stigma The Addiction Policy Forum in...

Tackle addiction stigma in your community by becoming a certified instructor. May 1 - 2, 2023 Ft. Myers, Florida enCompass: Building...

A resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. Date and...

enCompass Ohio Pilot Study: Findings on a Novel Intervention for Improving Addiction Literacy and Decreasing Stigma

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 9am – 5pm EST You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on navigating addiction for Ohioans....

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 9am – 5pm EST You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on navigating...

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9am – 5pm EST You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on navigating...

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9am – 5pm EST You are invited to attend enCompass, a comprehensive training on...

Mahoning County, Ohio - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Mahoning County Tuesday, October 5, 2021 9:00am – 5:00pm EST You are invited to attend...

Muskingum County, Ohio - Monday, October 18, 2021 Muskingum County Monday, October 18, 2021 9:00am – 5:00pm EST You are invited to attend...