PEER SUPPORT TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM

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• 2 day program (16 hours)

• Max 30 students

• $150 per person, Hosting Department is allocated 5 free spots

• 2 scholarships available per class. Please email us for more information.

• Overview of symptoms of stress, PTSD, depression, and anxiety

• Introduction to and development of active listening strategies, non-verbal communication skills, and crisis intervention strategies.

• Learn how to build rapport with your fellow first responders on and off the job.

• Identify local mental health resources

• Upon completion of this program, individuals are eligible to volunteer as members of VFRSS's peer support team and can respond to a peer's request for support.

• Learn how to build and manage your own Peer Support Team and develop applicable S.O.P.s or General Orders