Course Description:

This course will provide foundational information on substance misuse, its affects and related issues.

To include; physical and psychological affects, stigma associated with substance misuse, and other risk factors.

Objectives/Agenda:

-Discuss/Review Substance Abuse/Dependency

-Discuss/Review Addiction as a disease​

​-Discuss/Review Stigma and Its impact​

​-Discuss/Review effects of Substance Use​

​-Discuss/Review Current Substance Use trends ​

Who should attend?

Community Members

Families impacted by Opioid Crisis

Behavioral Health Professionals

Law Enforcement

Medical Professional

Students

Peer Coaches

Note: You will receive Zoom link information following registration via email. 

Each session will cover the same training content. You will only need to choose one session to attend. 

For questions, contact us at training@lsfnet.org

Suicide Prevention Training 

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.

Learning Objectives: 

•Discuss brief history of suicide prevention, prevalence and risk factors  •Describe Gatekeeper role 
•Attitudes Toward Suicide​ 
•Warning Signs of Suicide​
•Ways Ask the Suicide Question​ 
•How to Persuade Someone to Stay Alive​
•Techniques for Referring Individuals to Get Help

Who should attend?

Case Managers
Behavioral Health Professionals
Medical Professionals
Community Health Workers
Paraprofessionals 
Hospitality and Service Industry Workers
Advocates
Educators 
Students

You will receive a Zoom link at least 48-hours prior to the training.

For questions please contact us at training@lsfnet.org.

Each training listed below will be a stand alone training so you will only need to attend once. We look forward to you joining us!

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.

Registration for March Session - Closed

Registration Deadline for April Session - March 24th, 2026

Registration Deadline for May Session - May 22nd, 2026

Real Talk. Real Skills. Real Impact.

This isn’t your typical training. Welcome to Peer Workforce Development ECHO. It’s a space designed for and with the CRPS’s who show up every day to walk alongside others in recovery.

In this interactive ECHO series, you’ll bring your lived experience to the table and build on practical skill sets you can use in your professional life today. Through case-based discussions, shared challenges, and collective problem-solving, we’ll focus on what actually works in the real world.

Together, we’ll explore topics like:

This is a learning community built on respect, where your voice matters. You’re not just participating; you’re shaping the conversation. Expect honest dialogue, meaningful connection, and tools you can take into your day-to-day work.

Come as you are. Bring your experience. Leave with more. REGISTER TODAY @ https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1773089733213PUTWTTVCS9 

Reaching for Their Dreams using Recovery Capital as the foundation for recovery planning is a 2-day virtual training that teaches the recovery planning process by assessing a persons internal and external assests to help them develop goals and sustain long term recovery. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize the role of Recovery Capital as the foundation for recovery planning to support long term sustained recovery. 

2. Understand the importance of identifying and mobilizing strengths. 

3. Develop skills needed to asses Recovery Capital. 

4. Incorporate recovery-oriented and person centered approaches into goal setting. 

This training is an advanced enhancement to the Choices Peer Recovery Training. It is designed specifically for individuals who are pursuing certification or are already certified as a CRPS–Family and/or Youth.

This two-day virtual training is designed to strengthen your skills as a peer support specialist in working with youth and families who are experiencing substance misuse and/or mental health challenges.

Completion of the Choices Peer Recovery Training is required prior to enrolling in this enhancement training.

**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.