ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS / Peer Support (Lawton) *VENUE CHANGE*
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-18 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SureStay Plus by Best Western – Ballroom, 1125 E Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma, 73501
ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS is PHASE 1 of the process to become a trained “Peer Support Responder”. This course is the foundation which prepares the student to provide Peer Support and CISM interventions (if needed) during Individual or “1 on 1” interactions with other First Responders. The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals post-incident, when necessary, will also be discussed during this training.
This course is designed for First Responders and Mental Health Professionals who assist other First Responders and their families in dealing with job-related Stress and Trauma.
CLEET CE 16 hr and 8 hr MH
ATTENTION: Due to the frequent requests for this training, PLEASE notify us if you register for this class but your schedules change, and you are Not able to attend. This allows us to contact people who may be on a “Waiting List”. Thank You.

Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support (Altus)
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-04 17:00 | Southwest Technology Center, 711 W Tamarack Rd, Altus, Oklahoma, 73521
GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION is PHASE 2 of the “Initial Peer Support Training” in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and is a 2-day course which prepares the Peer to provide CISM interventions of Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD), Defusing, Crisis Management Briefings (CMB), and other strategies useful in Group situations. Assessment skills are also taught to help new peers determine which Group technique (if any) might be appropriate for different types of incidents.
The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals post-incident, when necessary, will also be discussed during these training courses.
This course is designed for Oklahoma First Responders and Mental Health Professionals who assist other First Responders and their families in dealing with job-related Stress and Trauma.
(NOTE: The PREREQUISITE for Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support training is the 2-day course titled Assisting Individuals in Crisis.)
CLEET CE 16 hr. and 8 hr. MH
ATTENTION:
PLEASE notify us if you register for the training but are Not able to attend so we can contact people on a “Waiting List”.
You can contact the Warrior’s Rest Office for more information or to be added to our Waiting List for a particular class scheduled but already marked as “Sold Out”. Thank You.

Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support (Lawton)
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-09 17:00 | SureStay Plus by Best Western – Ballroom, 1125 E Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma, 73501

Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support (Oklahoma City)
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 2026-04-01 17:00 | Warrior’s Rest Headquarters – Training Room, 3300 N Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Springfield, MO
2026-01-12 08:00 - 2026-01-14 17:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses.
Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid.” Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand various crisis intervention services for individuals and groups. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
27 Hours of MO POST

Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond (Leadership's Role in Peer Support), Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
This 2-hour session focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience. This 2-hour block can be attended separately (for leadership only), or as part of the 16-hour PST full course.

Leadership session participants will learn to:

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
Prerequisite Course to attend:
ICISF – Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Course Summary:
Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond is a 16-hour advanced training designed to strengthen the foundation, structure, and sustainability of peer support programs. Participants will gain knowledge from experienced Peer Instructors and Mental Health Professionals in building new peer teams or enhancing existing ones. The course focuses on leadership engagement, team selection, funding strategies, training practices, and overall peer team wellness. Through interactive discussions and group exercises, participants will develop practical strategies to improve team performance, maintain confidentiality, increase resilience, and ensure long-term success of peer support initiatives.
The course begins with a 2-hour leadership module within the 16 hours, designated to command staff, supervisors, and administrators. This block focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience.
Participants will learn to:

Build and strengthen effective peer support teams.
Create clear goals, policies, and confidentiality standards.
Secure funding and resources for team success.
Select and support qualified peers and clinicians.
Promote wellness and prevent burnout.

Leadership Module

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Missouri POST 16 hours

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS / Peer Support (Shawnee)
2026-02-09 08:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 | Gordon Cooper Technology Center – Public Safety Enterprise Room, One John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK, 74804, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) St Joseph, MO
2026-02-24 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 | Buchanan County EMS Post, 1606 Commerce Ave, St. Joseph, MO, 64505

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS / Peer Support (Oklahoma City)
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-03 17:00 | Warrior’s Rest Headquarters – Training Room, 3300 N Santa Fe, Oklahoma City, OK, 73118

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) West Plains, MO
2026-03-02 08:00 - 2026-03-04 17:00 | West Plains Police Department, 1912 Holiday Lane, West Plains, MO, 65775

Group Crisis Intervention / Peer Support (Shawnee)
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | Gordon Cooper Technology Center – Public Safety Enterprise Room, One John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK, 74804, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Columbia, MO
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | The Regional Training Center, 2013 East County Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65202

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Hannibal, MO
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Mark Twain Behavioral Health, 154 Forrest Drive, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Branson, MO
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Branson Police Department, 1 Justice St., Branson, 65616, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) O'Fallon, MO
2026-05-06 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | St. Charles County Police Department, 101 Sheriff Dierker Court, O'Fallon, MO, 63366, United States

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Kansas City, MO
2026-05-18 08:00 - 2026-05-20 17:00 | Kansas City Police Department, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64157

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Springfield, MO
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Greene County Training Facility, 1165 N. Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO, 65802
Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives
This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion and real-world application, this training introduces practical tools to recognize warning signs and have direct, life-saving conversations. Attendees will learn to apply the CCDR model to respond with confidence and connect others to appropriate care. This isn’t about theory—it’s about equipping those who protect others to also protect themselves and their own.
8 Hours of MO POST

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Kansas City, MO
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas City Police Department, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64157

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Chesterfield, MO
2026-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesterfield Police Department, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO, 63017

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Columbia, MO
2026-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Boone County Sheriff Dept Training Center, 2013 E County Dr, Columbia, MO, 65202

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Cape Girardeau, MO
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Cape Girardeau Police Department, 2530 Maria Louise Lane, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
This class is intended for Missouri first responders.
This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses.
Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid.” Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand various crisis intervention services for individuals and groups. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
27 Hours of MO POST

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Springfield, MO
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 | Greene County Training Facility, 1165 N. Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO, 65802
