Tool Box Tuesdays
December 2, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m..m.
Peer Support 101
Gratitude with Amy Foley and Randy Adams
The holiday season invites us to pause and reflect with gratitude for the people and moments that enrich our lives. Practicing gratitude improves health, sleep, happiness, and kindness. Holiday gatherings offer opportunities to thank those who have supported or inspired us. Simple habits—like noting three good things each day or writing a brief letter of appreciation—can boost resilience and connection. Focusing on positive qualities, even in challenging relatives, helps shift perspective and strengthens well-being during this season.
Randy Adams has served as a full-time minister since 2007, following earlier roles in human resources, military police, and The Lord’s Gym Ministries. His extensive service includes missionary work in Eastern Kentucky, firefighting in Jackson, and multiple chaplain positions with Anderson Township Fire, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Newtown Police, UC Police, and Code 3 Search and Rescue, where he is also a rescuer and training coordinator. He and his wife of 40 years have three children and eight grandchildren.
December 9, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Clinical Consultation for Trained Peer Supporters with Jim Petry
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.
December 16, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tactile Tuesday – with Jen Farmer and Josh True, AT
Recovery strategies are especially valuable during the holidays, a season that often becomes hectic and emotionally demanding. Offering guidance now can remind first responders to prioritize their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being during the holidays. Encouraging intentional rest, healthy routines, and meaningful connection provides a timely and supportive reminder during a period when they need it most.
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