This quarterly CRPS Certification Information Session is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) or who are currently working toward certification and want clearer guidance on the process.

During this two-hour session, participants will receive an overview of:

• What CRPS certification is and who it is intended for
• Eligibility requirements and pathways to certification
• Required training hours, supervision, and work experience
• The certification application process and common documentation requirements
• Typical timelines and what to expect after submitting an application

The session will also include time for:

• Walking through common questions or areas of confusion
• Practical tips for preparing a strong application
• Discussion of common challenges and how to navigate them
• Q&A and open discussion

This session is informational and supportive in nature and is appropriate for individuals at any stage of the certification process, whether you are just exploring CRPS certification or actively working toward submitting your application.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that equips participants with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. This course prepares individuals to provide initial support during a mental health crisis and connect people to appropriate professional help and community resources.

Participants will learn how to identify common mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and apply the ALGEE Action Plan to respond effectively and confidently in real-world situations.

How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges

• How to respond to someone experiencing a mental health crisis
• How to apply trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support strategies
• How to encourage professional help and self-care resources

This training is appropriate for:

• Behavioral health and human service professionals
• Educators and school staff
• First responders and public safety professionals
• Supervisors, managers, and HR professionals
• Community members and caregivers

Participants who complete the training will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate, valid for three years.

Welcome to the return of our exciting and wildly popular ECHO series, “Wraparound Case Management.” This series is tailored to support high-fidelity wraparound (HFW) providers. HFW supports a structured, team-based planning process, delivering individualized and family-driven care for youth with serious emotional and behavioral needs. The ECHO model equips HFW providers with specialized training and real-time problem-solving strategies, ultimately improving outcomes for families and reducing reliance on restrictive placements.

By leveraging virtual learning and a network of expertise, this ECHO strengthens the capacity of providers to deliver coordinated, strength-based care, ensuring that youth receive the right support, at the right time, in the right setting.

✅ Interdisciplinary Expertise – A core team of specialists, including behavioral health clinicians, social workers, educators, and family advocates, provides guidance on complex cases. ✅ Case-Based Learning – Participants present real-world cases and receive expert recommendations, fostering practical skill development and immediate application. ✅ Evidence-Based Best Practices – Sessions focus on trauma-informed care, youth engagement, crisis planning, and systems navigation to enhance service delivery. ✅ Ongoing Support & Professional Development

Visit the ECHO platform at https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17677352688429R14H43CXI  to register for Session links, reminders, and more!

Attendance for all five days is required to receive certificate of completion. Choices in conjunction with WRAP training will satisfy the training requirement for CRPS certification in the state of Florida under the Single Source Training Provider. Please visit the FCB website by clicking here for more information on the certification. 

The Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) designation is an entry-level credential for persons who use their professional preparation in combination with their lived experience to help others achieve and maintain recovery from substance use and/or mental health conditions. 

This is a five (5) day training for a total of 30- hours providing practical and experiential training on how to work as a peer specialist. There are three different endorsements of lived experience that certified professionals can add to the credential: 

This training satisfies the requirements for Florida Certification Board. Participant must attend all 5 days of the training in order to receive their certificate. 

Who should attend?

Peer recovery specialists, community workers, family advocates and any individuals working with the behavioral health population. 

Questions? Contact us at training@lsfnet.org 

Effective February 2, 2026, the cost for Choices is $250.00.

Training is offered in-person and virtual. Ensure you register for the delivery method you prefer. 

*Please note the training fee of $250.00 is non-refundable. Please ensure that you can commit to attendance prior to registration. Registration will close a week before training start date.*

**A note on pricing: Please be advised when registering that this course is only free for Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems contracted network providers and is $250 for non-contracted organizations. We are unable to list both prices above due to provider demand. If you are not a provider, you will be invoiced separately**

High Fidelity Wraparound is an evidence-informed practice we use to operationalize System of Care values, typically when providing case management to youth and families. Wraparound is a three day training that will help provide additional tools to implement a team-based, highly individualized planning process to assist youth in reaching their goals. This 101 training is specially designed for case managers, supervisors, and others who plan to move forward with becoming certified in Wraparound. Training cost includes additional hours for remote technical assistance and coaching in order to achieve certification. Agency teams are encouraged to attend. 

The training curriculum is Florida Certification Board approved for 24 hours of the case management. Participants will receive one copy of the facilitator manual, CEU's (if purchased). 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), is a two-day workshop that teaches anyone 16 or older how to provide immediate suicide first aid, recognize suicide warning signs, and help someone create a safety plan to keep them safe for now. Developed by LivingWorks, it's an evidence-based program used globally by professionals and community members to empower people to intervene when someone is considering suicide. 

Learning Objectives:

1. How to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts.

2. To ask directly about suicide in a compassionate way.

3. To help create a safety plan, focusing on immediate support and resources.

4. To use the PAL (Preserve Life, Help-Assist-Link) model, a structured approach to intervention. 

This training will provide attendees a better understanding of the ACT model and provide an opportunity to ask any questions surrounding the FACT team.

The TEAMs link information for this training will be sent out within 48 hours of the training date. 

About FACT, per the Department of Children and Families (DCF):

In an effort to promote independent, integrated living for individuals with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders, Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams provide a 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a week, multidisciplinary approach to deliver comprehensive care to people where they live, work or go to school, and spend their leisure time. The programmatic goals are to prevent recurrent hospitalization and incarceration and improve community involvement and overall quality of life for program participants. FACT teams assume responsibility for directly providing the majority of treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals. Emphasis is on recovery, choice, outreach, relationship-building, and individualization of services. Enhancement funds are available to assist with housing costs, medication costs, and other needs identified in the recovery planning process. The number of contacts and the frequency at which they are provided is set through collaboration rather than service limits. Statewide, there are 33 FACT teams staffed with a psychiatrist, licensed mental health professionals, nurses, a vocational specialist, a substance abuse specialist, peer specialists and case managers. Each team serves 100 individuals with an average caseload of 1:12.

Register here on Coursestorm via the link below, and on iECHO via the link below. iECHO will send automated reminder emails, class emails, and the Zoom session link - which is generated one hour prior to each session. iECHO also offers access to previous recorded sessions, lecture PowerPoints, Case Study tips and tricks, and much more! 

https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1727288572240B3JQIINQG4

iECHO | All Teach, All Learn

 Micronutrition has recently been the focal point of a resurgence of research about how to manage behavioral health issues and maintain overall supportive health. This ECHO provides participants with a chance to learn from licensed RDs and other healthcare professionals about how to use their grocery list to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, and a variety of other behavioral health conditions.  

ECHO Topics: 

• The Gut Brain Axis – Dr. Calliope Holingue
• Aging, Diet, & Maintaining Independence – Dr. Johnson   
• Nutrition & Postpartum Depression - Dr. Johnson   
• Nutritional Equity & Mental Health - Mind the Gap - Dr. Johnson 
• Fueling the Brain: What Should I Eat? Diabetes & Nutrition - Lisa 
• "The Green Thumb Initiative - Bringing Holistic Healing to the Sunshine State" - Ian Norris 
• "Nutrition & Mental Health - The Impact of Affordable, Accessible Gardening" - Ian Norris 
• “Gardening & Nutrition for Mental Health/SUD Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery” - Ian Norris 
• Nutrition & Adolescent Eating Disorders – Jessica Setnick 
• Nutritional Counseling – Courage to Nourish – Alex Raymond 

Questions? training@lsfnet.org