This two-day peer support training program covers a variety of important topics pertaining to promoting mental health within your department. An overview of symptoms of stress, PTSD, depression, and anxiety will be covered and an introduction to and development of active listening strategies, non-verbal communication skills, and crisis intervention strategies will be established. Members will learn how to build rapport with your fellow first responders both on and off the job as well as how to identify local mental health resources. Information about VFRSS’s peer support team will be presented along with information regarding how to establish your own peer support program within your department.

LOCATION:
PATH Foundation

321 Walker Drive #301

Warrenton, Virginia 20186                          

DATES: December 1-2, 2023

TIME: 0900—1700

COST:
          Free

Preregistration required by November 24, 2023 through the Fauquier County Fire/Rescue website

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Battalion Chief RJ Arft at r.j.arft@fauquiercounty.gov or Lieutenant Jessica Saunders at jessica.saunders@fauquiercounty.gov