Peer Support Training
FRST provides comprehensive Peer Support training tailored to meet the unique needs of first responder teams. Our programs include:

Introductory Training for new or developing Peer Support teams

Topic-Specific Workshops customized to address current challenges or areas of focus

Mental Health Training designed specifically for Peer Support team members

Advanced Multi-Day Training that equips Peer Support teams with the knowledge, tools, and skills to effectively support their peers—while also maintaining their own mental health and resilience

Whether you're just beginning to build a Peer Support program or looking to strengthen an existing one, FRST offers flexible, expert-led training to support your team’s growth and effectiveness.

FRST provides comprehensive mental health and wellness training tailored to first responders. Our programs cover vital topics such as:

Communication Skills – Navigating relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.

Coping Strategies – Managing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, and other challenges both on and off the job.

Sleep Wellness – Deep dives into understanding and improving sleep for better overall health and performance.

Incident-Specific Support – Tools to work through the mental and emotional aftermath of difficult calls and traumatic events.

Understanding the First Responder Body – Training on physiological responses to high-stress work and how to recognize and manage them.

Family Conversations – Guidance on talking to spouses and children during challenging times.

Addiction Awareness – Honest, stigma-free discussions around substance use, gambling, pornography, and more.

Relationship and Parenting Challenges – Support for navigating affairs, parenting struggles, and other personal difficulties.

FRST’s mission is to equip first responders with the knowledge and tools they need to protect not only the public—but themselves and their families as well.

FRST also offers wellness check-ins to departments. These check-ins are designed to provide support and skills to the employee on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis. The primary purpose of these check-ins are to:

- Offer a safe space to discuss general well-being.

- Identify any areas of concern or stress.

- Provide guidance, coping skills, resources, and preventive support.

These sessions are not for diagnosis or determination of fitness for duty, nor do they take the place of therapy. All check-ins strictly follow HIPAA guidelines and maintain full confidentiality.