VAPRS Trainings

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    • Training ID
    • Trainer Name
    • Training Start Date
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    • Training Format
    • Location
    • Training Type
    • Registration Close Date
    • Training Notes
    • Trainer NameBarbara Roundtree
    • Trainer Email barbaraharvey289@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-01
    • Training End Date2026-08-30
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 10187 Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-13
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-24
    • Training Notes Since this is 100% in person, if not available to be in person, you might want to find a virtual training more suitable for your current needs. If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Barbara Roundtree at barbaraharvey289@gmail.com
    • Trainer NamePerCilla Zeno
    • Trainer Email info@zenowellnessgroup.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-07-27
    • Training End Date2026-08-29
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training Virtual, Virtual, Virtual
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost

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    • Registration Start Date2026-06-24
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-26
    • Training Notes

      Free with 160hr Internship or $500/Must complete internship before class – Call for Screening 757.537.6915

    • Trainer NameKathryn Shackleford
    • Trainer Email kathryn.prs@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-07-29
    • Training End Date2026-08-20
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-03
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-27
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    • Trainer NameFranklin Adams
    • Trainer Email fadamsrprs.va@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-04
    • Training End Date2026-08-14
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 1407 Sherwood Ave., Richmond, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-14
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-29
    • Training Notes

      Ink pen required, highlighter suggested

    • Trainer NameGayle Hobson
    • Trainer Email rocresources@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-08-01
    • Training End Date2026-08-13
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training , Richmond, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $375.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-08
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-31
    • Training Notes

      Evenings & Weekends only. Prepare to have fun while learning!

    • Trainer NameSharika Lampkin-Briscoe
    • Trainer Email sharika.briscoe@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-08-03
    • Training End Date2026-08-28
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 18 Shore St, Pertersburg, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $200.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-17
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-31
    • Training Notes

      This training requires 100% participation. The training fee is non-refundable and due at the time of approval into the training. No scholarships available at this time.

    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-08-17
    • Training End Date2026-08-28
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-29
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-31
    • Training Notes

      Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for two weeks. This training is highly interactive and requires engagement. You may not be driving while taking this course. Be prepared to have fun and learn.

    • Trainer NameBeth Cline
    • Trainer Email beth.cline@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date08/04/2026
    • Training End Date08/13/2026
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training TypeIntegrated-Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)
    • Training Cost $300.00
    • Registration Start Date02/09/2026
    • Registration Close Date07/31/2026
    • Training Notes

      This training is limited to Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

    • Number of students (Max 14 with single trainer, Max 24 with co-trainer)24
    • Required reading prior to trainingNo
    • Trainer NameJames Kochany
    • Trainer Email peerrecoveryrva@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-08-01
    • Training End Date2026-10-03
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $350.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-22
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-31
    • Training Notes

      This is a Saturday training. Please join us for the continuation of your recovery journey. Loves healing hands have pulled you through. Embrace all of your potential and life’s possibilities. 🙂