enCompass is a resource for family members who are trying to navigate the complex world of addiction and help loved ones achieve recovery. The training includes in-depth informaltion about substance use disorders, treatment options, communication strategies, and self-care tips. This training was created by the Addiction Policy Forum.

Jessica Hulsey Nickel, Executive Director and Founder, Addiction Policy Forum

Jessica Hulsey Nickel is the founder of the Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit organization that leads the fight against the deadly consequences of addiction and helps patients, families, and communities affected by the disease. Jessica a is national expert with more than 30 years in the field.

Jessica has worked with our nation’s top scientists to translate the science of addiction into digestible information for patients, families and other key audiences. Jessica has conducted numerous CME trainings for medical professionals and other key stakeholder groups. She created and spearheads Addiction Policy Forum’s Emergency Medicine Initiative, a partnership with the Yale School of Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians, as well the Addiction Policy Forum’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The SAB provides strategic guidance and direction for Addiction Policy Forum’s research and scientific programs, guides key priorities, and includes experts in medicine, psychiatry, addiction treatment, research, and public health. It is chaired by Dr. Robert DuPont, M.D., the first Director of the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse and the second White House Drug Czar, and Dr. Mark S. Gold, M.D., Adjunct Professor at the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.