VIRGINIA PEER SUPPORT ASSOCIATION

Supporting Those That Serve

VAPSA COURSES

These courses equip participants with the necessary tools to successfully handle the unique challenges faced by first responders, ensuring their overall well-being.

COURSES

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Click here for a list of available courses along with their descriptions, dates, and locations.

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VAPSA COMMUNITIES

Members of the VAPSA communities benefit from ongoing support, mentorship and resources that help them maintain their overall mental well-being and health.

COMMUNITIES

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RICHMOND

May 22-23, 2025

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VIRGINIA BEACH

May 13-14, 2025

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WE’RE VAPSA… WE’RE HERE TO HELP!

The Virginia Peer Support Association (VAPSA) is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization formed in 2006 and certified by the Office of Emergency Management Services (OEMS). With the purpose of training, certifying, and maintaining Professional Peer Supporters (PSPs) in the Commonwealth. To date, VAPSA has trained over 600 emergency service professionals. In addition to certification, VAPSA provides resources to the individual peer supporter and their agencies to help build and maintain viable peer support teams.

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VAPSA SINGLE AND MULTI-DAY TRAINING

VAPSA trainings (PSP-Level I, II or TtT). For all disciplines, Police/Fire-EMS/Dispatch.

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TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

We offer many classes: Peer Support Professional (PSP) Level I, Level II , PSP Train the Trainer (TtT) as well as ‘Agency Champion’ courses. All of our courses can be taught in specific disciplines. For example we offer PSP, level I and II for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS. We also offer a wide variety of Continuing Education opportunities to keep your PSP certification up to date. In addition to model policies and trainer peer supporters, VAPSA is under the supervision of a Police and Emergency Services Psychologist to provide oversite and deal with issues of a clinical significance.

• Police • Fire • EMS • Dispatch • All Disciplines •

EXTENSIVE CATALOG OF COURSES

The VAPSA course catalog is a comprehensive listing of all the training programs and workshops offered by the Virginia Peer Support Association. It includes detailed descriptions of each course, its objectives, target audience, and expected outcomes. The catalog is regularly updated to reflect new offerings and changes to existing courses, ensuring that first responders have access to the latest information and resources to enhance their skills in providing support and managing stress.

  • Law Enforcement Courses

  • Fire Fighter Courses

  • EMS Courses

  • Dispatch Courses

VAPSA CATALOG

WHY PEER SUPPORT?

Positive stress, as a survival tool, is essential in life. Negative stress can create many health related problems such as memory loss, difficulty making decisions, forgetfulness, troubled interpersonal relationships, self-destructive behavior, emotional problems. Departments that train 12 or more of their personnel through VaPSA can utilize our consultation and tools for selection and vetting of appropriate peers.

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VAPSA AN ACCREDITED PEER SUPPORT TEAM!

The Virginia Peer Support team is pleased to announce that they are accredited by the Virginia Department of Health,
Office of Emergency Services.

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VAPSA LOCATION

ADDRESS

3628 Boulevard, Suite B
Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA

CONTACT

Main: (804) 894-3792

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VAPSA COURSES

Law Enforcement
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Fire/EMS

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