Basic Peer Support Training Program
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice through a grant by the US Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funds has been working to establish a basic peer support program to include; instructor cadre, curriculum and a training program for our state.
We are pleased to provide this FREE training program for our state. Every agency should have officers with training and experience to provide support as a trained peer member to the officers in their department.
TRAINING COURSE:
- Courses are 2 Days, 16 hours of training
- Class Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day with an hour break for lunch.
- Class size - 35 students
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Peer support resources
- Confidentiality
- Ethics
- Communication skills
- Breaking the stigma
- Practicing self-care
- Grief management
- Recognizing behaviors associated with suicide
- Substance use and abuse
- Building and maintaining and peer support team
Agencies are welcome to attend any of the courses throughout the state. Check out all of the dates and locations on the following link or by clicking on the Register button below or the link on the top toolbar.
This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funding.