Peer Recovery Services in Emergency Department & First Responder Settings

This is a private Comprehensive Training for Peer Supporters and other Paraprofessionals to prepare them to provide supportive services within a crisis continuum of care. Course registration is only through DBHDS. If you live in the state of Virginia and have questions regarding Peer Recovery Specialist training or supervisor training, please send your inquiry to AskORS@dbhds.virginia.gov.

Description

Comprehensive Training for Peer Supporters and other Paraprofessionals to prepare them to provide supportive services within a crisis continuum of care. This tool was developed through the input of many peer supporters and other team members working with RI International in crisis centers and other services throughout the United States. It is intended to provide specialized training to peer supporters and others who have completed a peer support certification training that is accepted in their state.

Format   

Virtual Instructor-led Training (VILT), Homework, Exercises and Grades in Canvas  

Learning Objectives   

  • Evaluating if crisis service is right for me 

  • Learning about peer support on the team 

  • Understanding Warm/Crisis Lines, Mobile Crisis Teams, and Crisis Receiving Centers 

  • Understanding Mental Health Conditions 

  • Understanding Substance Use  

  • Proper application of Ethics 

  • Trauma Informed Care 

Target Audience   

Providers, Peer Support Providers, Supervisors, MCRT staff, First Responders   

Instructional Level   

Advanced   

Continuing Education Credit   

Attendees are encouraged to present the certificate of completion to their State Peer Certification Board for eligibility.   

Technical Requirements   

Each applicant must have access to an internet-connected computer equipped with a functional webcam, microphone, and speakers that can all remain in use throughout the entirety of training.   

Participants will also need access to the Zoom app. If you do not have the Zoom app installed, Zoom will step you through the process once you click on the link.  Please Note: Use of cell phones or tablets may not afford the individual the ability to see the presentation or the chat.  

For assistance: Contact AskORS@dbhds.virginia.gov for questions about this activity   

Contact RIC.Development@riinternational.com for technical assistance