On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. there is a free training opportunity being offered by Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Initiative, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Addiction Policy Forum.
The training, “enCompass: A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction,” is a resource for family members and community leaders who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction. The training was developed with an Expert Review Panel composed of prominent researchers and physicians in the addiction field. The guide was also crafted with support from the Family Support Advisory Committee made up of family members with lived experience.
What will you learn?
- The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
- How to Start the Conversation
- Getting an Assessment and Treatment Options
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries
- How to Access Recovery Support
- About the Medications to Treat Addiction
- Families, Friends, & Caregivers
- Clergy
- Law Enforcement & First Responders
- Employers and HR Professionals
- Educators and School Administrators
- Peer Navigators
- Healthcare Providers
- Community-Based Service Providers
- Policymakers
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