VAPRS Trainings

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    • Training Format
    • Location
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    • Registration Close Date
    • Training Notes
    • Trainer NameStephanie Trent
    • Trainer Email strent76@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-11
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 2807 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $400.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-09-14
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-13
    • Training Notes This is an in-person trainging with all materials provided. Payment is due in full once the interview has been completed and application has been approved. Payment can be made via Cashapp ($strent76) Venmo (@strent76) Zelle, Chime, or ApplePay 804-677-4395, Check or money order made payable to Stephanie Trent and mailed to 8700 Greycliff Road Henrico VA 23294
    • Trainer NameFranklin Adams
    • Trainer Email fadamsrprs.va@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-16
    • Training End Date2026-12-15
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 1407 Sherwood Ave., Richmond, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost

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    • Registration Start Date2026-11-06
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-15
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    • Trainer NameDaniel Cox
    • Trainer Email junoleo99@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-20
    • Training End Date2026-12-07
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 836 Campbell Ave, SW, Roanoke, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-10-12
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-18
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    • Trainer NameSharika Lampkin-Briscoe
    • Trainer Email sharika.briscoe@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-21
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-11-04
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-20
    • Training Notes

      Training fee is nonrefundable, application, interview and zoom registration is required. This training will require full focus and time commitment

    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-11
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-10-06
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-23
    • Training Notes

      This training starts on a Monday and runs everyday for 10 days. Evenings at 5pm during the week, and 8 am on the weekend.

    • Trainer NameCory Will
    • Trainer Email cory.will@walkoutofdarkness.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-16
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $375.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-09-09
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-24
    • Training Notes

      Training from 11/30 to 12/16: M, T, W 9am to 5:15pm. Join Cory, an experienced trainer, in a highly interactive and engaging PRS training where you will be able to learn and practice skills throughout the sessions. Come prepared to participate! Instruction is facilitated virtually utilizing the zoom platform. Training includes presentations, videos, engaging discussion, small group work, scenario-based activities, and student led demonstrations. All applicants must be interviewed prior to approval. Payment due once accepted, there are payment plans available, there are no scholarships for this training. Technical requirements include attending all sessions; using a laptop, Chromebook, iPad Pro, or Microsoft Surface; high speed internet; ability to use Zoom and to download files from www.walkoutofdarkness.com. All materials will be available digitally. The training fee is non-refundable.

    • Trainer NameCheryl DeHaven
    • Trainer Email coachcheryl@wonderousways.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-18
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-09-18
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-28
    • Training Notes

      9 weekdays of daytime PRS training | Fall 2026 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays: November 30, December 1, 4, 7, 8 and 11 – 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. December 14, 15 and 18 – 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $425 for peer organizations or self-pay participants. Reserved for a group; public openings likely.

    • Trainer NameAngela Henderson
    • Trainer Email angel.lee.henderson@icloud.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-11-30
    • Training End Date2026-12-11
    • Training FormatHybrid
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
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    • Registration Start Date2026-10-27
    • Registration Close Date2026-11-30
    • Training Notes

      This training is reserved for the City of Portsmouth

    • Trainer NameKristina Barden
    • Trainer Email kristina@thecaf.org
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    • Training Start Date2026-12-07
    • Training End Date2026-12-18
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 10301 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost

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    • Registration Start Date2026-11-06
    • Registration Close Date2026-12-04
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