Trainings Available

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.

Length: 8 hours (virtual and in-person training options listed below)

Valued at $170 per person but currently able to offer at no cost due to grant funding. Space is limited to the first 30 people, minimum needed is 8. Click the link below to register.

Email if interested
Youth Mental Health First-Aid

An 8-hour course that teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adolescents. The training introduces common mental health challenges for youth and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. (virtual or in-person training options listed below)


Length: 8 hours

Valued at $170 per person but currently able to offer at no cost due to grant funding. Space is limited to the first 30 people, minimum needed is 8. Click the link below to register.

March 6th (9am-5pm)
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences

Our life experiences can impact our health. Join us as we review the research on how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) play a tremendous role in developing potential physical, mental and behavioral problems later in life. Click the link below to register.


Length: 1-3 hours.

No minimum or maximum requirements.

The following virtual training is

3 hours in length from 9am-12pm.

May 28th (9am-12pm) July 23rd (9am-12pm)
Crisis Intervention Training

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families and other advocates. It is an innovative first-responder model of police-based crisis intervention training to help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness related behaviors.  It also promotes officer safety and the safety of the individual in crisis.


Primarily a training for law enforcement and first reponders

Length: 40 hours (1 week)

Space is limited to 16 people

Email if interested

SafeTALK

Info: A half-day training program that teaches participants to recognize and engage persons who might be having thoughts of suicide and to connect them with community resources trained in suicide intervention. Become a suicide alert helper today. Click the link below to register.
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Length: 3.5-4 hours
Currently at no cost due to grant funding
Space is limited to the first 30 people, minimum needed is 10 people.
email us if interested
ASIST

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Info:  Attending this two-day course will train you to intervene with an individual who is suicidal. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 18 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.


Length: 2 full 8 hour days

Valued at $250 per person but currently able to offer at no cost due to grant funding

Space is limited to the first 30 people, minimum needed is 10.  Click the link below to register.

April 30th & May 1st

REVIVE: Naloxone Administration

Info:  This course covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses, and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone. Click the link below to register.
 
​Length: 1-1.5 hours
 No minimum or maximum requirements.
February 11th (12-1:30pm)

Community Conversations

The Prevention team hosts a variety Community Conversation events in Rockbridge County. Here is a list of featured conversations and presentations:
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  • High School classroom presentations
  • Theatre Documentary Series
  • Church and Civic group presentations
  • Employee & Students Wellness Fairs (University & Public School Sys.
  • Virtual Community Conversations on a variety of topics with or without panel members

Email us if interested in learning more.

Interested in learning more?
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On April 10th, the "Resilience Building Tool Belt" training series continues with an inspiring new workshop, packed with practical strategies to cultivate resilience and connection to the workplace. This one-day experience offers an enriched approach to relational resilience, emphasizing the science of support, regulation, accountability, and lifelong learning.


Morning Session (9am-12pm): Affirmation Station & Regulation Station

Affirmation Station: This session delves into the transformative impact of affirmation on workplace culture. Rooted in cognitive neuroscience, Affirmation Station equips participants with tools to incorporate affirming language, fostering a sense of value and support among team members. Learn how the presence of a caring, affirming leader or colleague can become a powerful protective factor, helping individuals rise above personal and professional challenges.


Regulation Station: Here, participants explore the science of emotional regulation—an essential skill for resilience. This segment emphasizes the importance of managing reactions effectively, as emotional control positively affects not only individual well-being but also enhances workplace dynamics and interpersonal connections. Regulation skills empower individuals to navigate social situations smoothly, strengthening their resilience and improving their quality of life.


Afternoon Session (1-4pm): Expectation Station & Education Station

Expectation Station: This session underscores the value of clear expectations and accountability. Research shows that when people understand what's expected, they engage more fully and adhere to group norms. Participants will learn how to set and communicate expectations effectively, creating an environment of responsibility, connection, and respect that promotes cooperative, productive teamwork.


Education Station: Wrapping up the day, Education Station celebrates the journey of lifelong learning. This segment emphasizes the value of understanding brain science and resilience, empowering team members to take charge of their cognitive and emotional health. Participants will leave with insights into how knowledge of resilience strategies strengthens their ability to cope with challenges, make healthier choices, and proactively manage their well-being.


Click on the link below to register for one or both sessions. 

Limited to the first 50 registrants.

Registration for April 10th

Behavioral Health Crisis Hotline: 1-855-222-2046

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