Open Training Courses

This 3-day course brings together peer support team members that have been selected by their department on a volunteer basis. Throughout this class, participants will acquire supportive skills which are designed to help them assist their co-workers who may be experiencing a variety of life crisis situations. The goal is to prepare participants for crisis conversations and help them feel comfortable when talking to someone who understands the rewards and challenges that come with working as a public safety professional.

Objectives

• Prevalence and scope of mental health issues with public safety professionals
• How to develop and implement a peer support program
• Crisis intervention and basic CISM skills
• Self-care, public perception, and resilience building

Certifications & Qualifying Credits Available

POST – Certification # 7180-20803

STC – Certification # 874-474272

This two-day training is designed to strengthen the existing skills of peer supporters by introducing them to new subjects. It is also designed to help peer supporters understand ways to maintain a healthy peer support team. In addition, this course will also cover an overview of the signs, symptoms, and treatment recommendations for post-traumatic stress and understanding the risks for suicide.

Learning Objectives:

• Reinforce basic peer support skills
• Understand post traumatic stress
• Develop skills for dealing with suicidal peers
• Develop skills for handling difficult debriefings
• Review Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

This course builds upon the foundational skills learned in the Basic Peer Support course and is intended for first responders who have served in a peer support role for 6 to 12 months. Participants will review essential peer support concepts while advancing their knowledge and skills in crisis intervention, suicide assessment, and intervention techniques. Attendees will engage in case discussions and experiential exercises designed to strengthen their ability to navigate complex peer support situations. The course also emphasizes strategies for self-care and promoting wellness within peer support teams.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate advanced communication skills during high-stress or crisis situations.
• Apply crisis intervention and suicide assessment techniques to respond to risk.
• Evaluate complex peer support scenarios using case discussion and practical exercises.
• Use self-care to prevent burnout while serving in a peer support role.
• Work collaboratively within a peer support team to promote wellness

This 3-day course brings together peer support team members that have been selected by their department on a volunteer basis. Throughout this class, participants will acquire supportive skills which are designed to help them assist their co-workers who may be experiencing a variety of life crisis situations.

The goal is to prepare participants for crisis conversations and help them feel comfortable when talking to someone who understands the rewards and challenges that come with working as a public safety professional.

Objectives

• Prevalence and scope of mental health issues with public safety professionals
• How to develop and implement a peer support program
• Crisis intervention and basic CISM skills
• Self-care, public perception, and resilience building

Whether you're already retired or preparing for retirement, join us for a workshop designed exclusively for first responders and their spouses. This event will focus on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of retirement, covering essential financial planning, health and wellness tips, and strategies to ensure a smooth transition into a fulfilling and secure retirement.

Objectives

• How to remove the “super-suit” and rediscover yourself without your occupation
• Examine aspects of security in your transition and adaptation to civilian life
• Explore ways to accept change, cope with abandonment and replacement, and find belonging elsewhere to reduce risk of suicide
• Find new purpose by staying busy, doing engaging activities and occupations to improve life satisfaction
• Identify signs of relational and mental health issues, and learn ways to access appropriate support
• Navigating the transition together with guidance on building a meaningful retirement lifestyle that supports both personal goals and your partnership

This 3-day course brings together peer support team members that have been selected by their department on a volunteer basis. Throughout this class, participants will acquire supportive skills which are designed to help them assist their co-workers who may be experiencing a variety of life crisis situations.

The goal is to prepare participants for crisis conversations and help them feel comfortable when talking to someone who understands the rewards and challenges that come with working as a public safety professional.

Objectives

• Prevalence and scope of mental health issues with public safety professionals
• How to develop and implement a peer support program
• Crisis intervention and basic CISM skills
• Self-care, public perception, and resilience building

Certifications & Qualifying Credits Available

POST – Certification # 7180-20803
STC – Certification # 874-47427

This five-day course is designed for first responders serving as Wellness Coordinators and for agencies seeking to develop or enhance a comprehensive wellness program. Participants will explore the critical role of the Wellness Coordinator in promoting cultural change, supporting employee well-being, and implementing sustainable wellness initiatives across all levels of the organization. Key topics include emotional wellness, suicide prevention and intervention, and assessing an agency’s overall culture of wellness. Through interactive instruction, group projects, and hands-on learning, participants will gain a practical understanding of the eight dimensions of wellness— occupational, intellectual, environmental, financial, social, physical, spiritual, and emotional—and learn evidence-based strategies to build a healthier, more resilient workforce.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the role and responsibilities of a Wellness Coordinator.

• Evaluate an agency’s wellness culture using the eight dimensions of well-being.

• Use evidence-based strategies to support emotional wellness, suicide prevention, and resilience.

• Collaborate with leadership and peer teams to strengthen a culture of health and engagement.

This course is designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the goals of CISM and the role of group crisis interventions

• Distinguish between key intervention types such as RITS, CMB, Defusing, and CISD.

• Demonstrate facilitation skills that support safe, effective group discussions after critical incidents.

• Recognize common stress reactions and know when additional support or referral is needed.

• Apply strategies that promote recovery, resilience, and team cohesion after critical events.

This course provides first responder personnel with foundational knowledge and practical skills to establish, participate in, and sustain effective peer support programs. This training focuses on the essential elements of peer support, behavioral health awareness, intervention skills, crisis response, and wellness. The legal and ethical aspects of peer support are reviewed. Participants will engage in interactive lectures, case studies, and scenario-based role-play exercises. The course is designed to prepare attendees to confidently support peers in both day-to-day stress management and during critical incidents, while maintaining ethical and legal standards and personal well-being.

Objectives

• Explain the role and value of peer support in first responder settings.
• Identify common behavioral health challenges in public safety work.
• Demonstrate core peer support skills of active listening and effective communication.
• Recognize distress and suicide risk and use appropriate referral steps.
• Apply strategies to support peers with stress management and during critical incidents.