Tool Box Tuesdays
November 4, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Peer Support 101
Holiday Tips for Peer Support Engagement with Amy Foley
The holidays can be joyful for some and dreaded by others. This discussion will offer ideas on financial stress, in-law stress, traveling out of town stress, and resources to share to help everyone navigate the holiday season.
November 11, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Clinical Consultation for Trained Peer Supporters with Erica Berkley
Best Practices for Peer Support Teams include consultation with a trained and licensed mental health clinician to provide education, policy, and procedure review. Clinicians are knowledgeable about the peer support model and are familiar with first responder culture. Clinical Consultation provides ongoing skills training to improve and enhance knowledge that can be applied as a trained peer supporter.
November 18, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Clinician Meet and Greet
Nicole Michels, MA, LPCC-S Red Bird Counseling
In June of this year, Nicole Michels, MA, LPCC - S, opened her own clinical practice called Bird Counseling. She provides the same high level of care and has expanded the populations that she serves. As part of this session, she will give a 45 minute presentation about Substance Use Disorder, treatment options, and how peers can talk to a coworker when there are concerns about drinking or other substance use. A ONE Hour Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to all attendees.
November 25, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tactical Tuesday
Tactical Athlete Performance with Jen Farmer and Josh True, AT
Ankles - Are your ankles swollen? stiff? Limit your ability to do a proper squat? The long-term consequences of inadequate ankle care lead to painful chronic conditions and possibly career-ending injuries. Your job and the tasks you are asked to complete, the heavy equipment you are asked to carry , and unpredictable terrain you are asked to cross increase the risk of injury to your ankle. This session will cover improving your strength, agility, and balance for overall improved performance in your career.
First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 3
This class is not only open to Peer Support/Chaplains but ANYONE who has a heart to serve and support First Responders.
Hosted by the Hillsboro Fire Department
Hillsboro, OH – April 9, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $99 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
*Group Discount: Buy 4 or more tickets for $74.25 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees
You can register for this course even if you have not completed our Level 1 or 2 course.
This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve First Responders! You do NOT have to currently be a Peer Support/Chaplain to attend.
Learn how to effectively serve our Fire/EMS/Military/Police first responders. Peer Support, Chaplains, church leaders, non-profit volunteers, counselors, Hospice personnel, and anyone who has a heart for first responders can be used to serve these warriors. Chaplains provide a vital service to our heroes. Not only do they provide care, compassion and concern for first responders, but they also bring comfort to those who have been displaced by disaster or victimized by crime.
However, WHO TRAINS THE PEER SUPPORT/CHAPLAINS? Often well-intentioned people who want to serve as chaplains must learn through the school of hard knocks. The realities that are faced daily by police officers, firefighters, military personnel and paramedics differ significantly from the routines that many other people face. This Level 3 Training will equip each student with practical tips, tools, and techniques to provide care and support to first responders!
Topics:
• Secondary Trauma Treatment
• Psychological Fundamentals of Health for the First Responder
• Healthy Boundaries
• Tactical Intervention
• Breaking Addictions
• Defeating the Demons
• Emotional Iceberg
• Secondary Trauma Treatment – Part 2
• How to Heal from Life's Hurts
• And Much More!
Who Should Attend?
• Peer Support Team Members
• Chaplains
• Police, EMS, Military, Fire, & Corrections Officers
• Pastors, Church Leaders, & Ministry Volunteers
• Hospice/Social Workers
• Hospital Chaplains
• Anyone desiring to minister to & support First Responders
Certificates:
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the training | Note: This training does NOT certify anyone as a Chaplain.
Location: Southern State Community College | 100 Hobart Drive (Room 107), Hillsboro, OH 45133
For questions contact: Dr. Barry Young
Email: barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or 30seconddevo@gmail.com
Phone: 816-808-0789