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!

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

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.*

The Human Trafficking Advocacy Certification Program is a structured, competency-based training designed to prepare survivor  advocates, professionals and community partners to respond to human trafficking through ethical, trauma-informed, and systems-focused advocacy. This program goes beyond awareness, equipping participants with practical tools to influence policy, strengthen institutional and community responses, and support survivor-centered change at local and statewide levels. Grounded in best practices from anti-human trafficking, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care, participants learn to identify gaps, set strategic advocacy goals, engage decision-makers, and implement approaches that prioritize survivor safety, dignity, and consent.

Throughout the program, participants explore policy, systems, community, and case-level advocacy, while emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and sustainable change. By the end of the certification, participants will be able to:

• Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centered principles to advocacy efforts
• Distinguish between and appropriately use different advocacy approaches
• Design and implement a realistic local advocacy plan
• Contribute to coordinated, ethical, and effective anti-trafficking responses
• Support survivors in meaningful and impactful ways

*This is a 16-hour, 2-day in-person training that will be held in Jacksonville Florida.This training is intended to be taken along with our Choices training course in order to satisfy all training requirements for the CRPS. Please visit the FCB website here for full details. See below for location and training details.*

Click here to register for the Choices training. 

Effective February 2, 2026, the cost for WRAP is $100.00

About WRAP Training

WRAP Training is for anyone who wants to learn about WRAP® and begin to incorporate it into their life to improve personal wellness and achieve an improved quality of life. The course is designed to be highly interactive and encourage participation and sharing from all present. The course also lays a broad foundation for building a peer workforce. Successful completion of this course fulfills the prerequisites for being trained as a WRAP Facilitator.

Learning Objectives

Following successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply the Five Key Concepts of Recovery to their everyday life to improve their quality of life.
• Identify tools and action plans to counter the negative effects of life challenges and improve responses to disturbing thoughts and feelings to achieve improved states of wellness.
• Describe the history, foundations and structure of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan®.

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

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.

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.