Basic Peer Support Training Program
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2024 basic peer support regional training program
Training courses for 2024 have closed. Please go to our 2025 Website for a listing of upcoming courses.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice through a grant by the US Department of Justice,
COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Funds has established a basic peer support program including an instructor cadre, curriculum and a two day training program for our state.
We are pleased to provide this FREE training program regionally throughout 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. Please register to attend any of the courses offered at any of the locations that fit your agencies schedules.
Who Should Attend: Law Enforcement, Jail Officers, Juvenile detention officers, Dispatchers, Chaplains and civilian agency staff members who support your staff and peer teams.
Cost: Registration is FREE, lunch is on your own each day.
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
2024 Courses are OPEN and will continue to expand into the fall - please save this website in your favorites for the 2024 training year.