EnCompass Program
This one-day training is led by local professionals in Brunswick County and is open to all adults who want to learn more about addiction and have the desire to help people navigate addiction. Attendees often include families, friends, caregivers, clergy, law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, employers, educators, community-based service providers, and anyone interested in learning how to respond to substance use/co-occurring disorders. Like CPR, the course is designed to build the skills to support and respond to someone who needs help. The training will also help participants navigate the resources available in your own community.
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Responding to Addiction Program
Responding to Addiction was developed by the Addiction Policy Forum to increase knowledge about addiction, improve helping behaviors toward individuals with substance use disorders, correct misconceptions about addiction, and reduce stigma in communities. The program is a multidisciplinary, 3-hour training program that teaches participants about the science of addiction and equips them with the knowledge and tools to understand and address substance use disorders.
Learn More: Responding to Addiction Flyer Addiction Policy Forum - Responding to Addiction
Program Training Dates
enCompass
Brunswick County Health Services, Christian Recovery Centers and experienced Brunswick County substance use professionals are excited to offer this FREE training from Addiction Policy Forum. Join us at CRCI Grant's Harbor (520 Mulberry Street, Shallotte, NC 28470) on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to learn more about how we can best support and respond to someone who needs help. Registration is REQUIRED. Our hosts at CRCI will be serving a light breakfast and a meal for lunch.
Register for this training by clicking the link below:
https://forms.office.com/g/ydZACc2ASn
For more information, email the Health Education Team or call 910-253-2250.
- Who should attend this training?
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Attendees for the trainings can include families, friends, caregivers, clergy, law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, employers, educators, community-based service providers, and anyone else interested in learning how to respond to substance use/co-occurring disorders.
- What will I learn?
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Like CPR, the course is designed to help you build the skills to support and respond to someone who needs help. The training will equip participants to learn:
- How to identify the signs and symptoms of addiction
- How to help an individual in need of support
- The effects of stigma on individuals and families
- How to set healthy boundaries and principles of self-care
- What does it cost me to attend?
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Participation is free of any financial cost thanks to:
- The generosity of clinically trained presenters who volunteer their experience and expertise
- A grant from the North Carolina Opioid Settlement made to Brunswick County
- The generosity of hosting groups who provide a meeting place, lunch, and refreshments
- I can't attend but still need and want to help, what are my next step?
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If you can't attend this training date but want to get a jump start on enCompass, you can enroll in a free, brief course with some of the same faculty as enCompass. This online resource is "Addiction 101" at Addiction Policy Forum Addiction 101.
We hope and expect that you will sign up for a future enCompass Workshop and bring someone with you. Email us for questions and/or to be on the email list for upcoming workshops.
- How can I partner and support enCompass Brunswick?
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You can partner by hosting a workshop at your organization or find groups that would like to host an enCompass workshop.
Sponsoring groups could provide a space for the workshop, lunch, and refreshments. Contact us today to become a partner, host, or sponsor, or call 910-253-2350.