Upcoming: Virtual enCompass Instructor Training- December 8th, 2026
Become a Certified enCompass Instructor and Help Families and Communities Navigate Addiction while increasing individuals' addiction knowledge and decreasing stigma surrounding addiction.
Become a Certified enCompass and Responding to Addiction Instructor
The Addiction Policy Forum is excited to announce an upcoming Virtual enCompass Instructor Training on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
The enCompass program is a comprehensive, evidence-informed training designed to equip family members, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge and skills to support individuals experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs).
Through this virtual instructor training, participants will gain the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to deliver enCompass trainings in their own communities, helping families better understand addiction, reduce stigma, and connect their loved ones with appropriate support and treatment resources.
About enCompass
enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction is an eight-hour training program developed by the Addiction Policy Forum to help families and communities understand substance use disorders and respond effectively when someone they care about is struggling with substance use. The program provides science-based education and practical strategies to help participants better understand addiction as a chronic, treatable health condition while building the skills needed to support individuals and families.
Two Trainings, One Instructor Certification Opportunity
By completing the enCompass instructor training, participants will be certified to deliver two Addiction Policy Forum Anti-Stigma training programs, expanding their ability to reach families, professionals, and community members.
enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction: An eight-hour training designed to equip families, caregivers, and community members with the knowledge, skills, and resources to understand addiction and support loved ones impacted by substance use disorders.
Responding to Addiction: A two- to three-hour, evidence-based training designed to increase knowledge about substance use disorders, reduce addiction-related stigma, and equip participants with practical strategies to respond to addiction in their communities.
Together, these programs provide instructors with flexible educational opportunities to address the needs of different audiences, strengthen community understanding of addiction, expand access to evidence-based information and resources, and decrease stigma.
How to become a certified instructor:
Register for the training: December 8th, 2026, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Pre-training Coursework – Complete self-paced online materials to prepare you for the training.
Live Virtual Training – Attend the 6-hour interactive session led by APF.
Instructor Agreement – Sign and commit to upholding APF’s training standards.
Ongoing Engagement – Deliver at least one training per year to stay certified.
What Certification Includes
As a certified instructor, you'll receive:
Self-paced pre-course materials
A 6-hour live training with APF staff
Instructor Toolkit with customizable marketing materials to help promote your trainings (for enCompass and Responding to Addiction)
PowerPoint presentations for enCompass and Responding to Addiction with talking points
Direct support from APF staff for training challenges
Ability to distribute free digital manuals to your participants
Option to purchase physical participant manuals
Future opportunities for certification in other APF courses
Quarterly Instructor calls with fellow instructors
Access to continuing education opportunities via webinars, newsletters, and learning materials
Cost: $600 per instructor
*Please note: If you are already a Certified Responding to Addiction Instructor, you can attend this training for $300 to obtain your certification to deliver the enCompass training. You will also only need to attend 3 hours of this training.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Empower your community. Expand your impact. Lead with knowledge and compassion.
*If the training fee presents a barrier to participation, please contact us to inquire about available scholarship opportunities. Please reach out to kzawislak@addictionpolicy.org
** Refund Policy: There are NO refunds or cancellations. However, we can apply your registration fee to a future Instructor Training.
