VAPRS Trainings

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    • Training ID
    • Trainer Name
    • Training Start Date
    • Training End Date
    • Training Format
    • Location
    • Training Type
    • Registration Close Date
    • Training Notes
    • Trainer NameMarjorie Yates
    • Trainer Email marjorieyates@lightworksrecovery.org
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-06
    • Training End Date2026-07-17
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 6900 Mimms Drive, Chesterfield, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-05
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-05
    • Training Notes This training is exclusive to the Chesterfield County Jail HARP program. It is not open to the public.
    • Trainer NameBarbara Roundtree
    • Trainer Email barbaraharvey289@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-11
    • 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 Date2026-06-29
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-08
    • 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 NameShatyra Colston
    • Trainer Email info@resilientbydesignsolutions.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-11
    • Training End Date2026-07-18
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training TypeCrisis Services
    • Training Cost $260.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-31
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-10
    • Training Notes

      Applicants must have completed the 72-Hour Peer Recovery Specialist Training prior to the start of this training. After registering, please email a copy of your 72-Hour Training Certificate for verification. Applications without proof of completion will be denied. Participants who are already certified Peer Recovery Specialists are not required to submit additional documentation.

    • Trainer NameKimberly Hunt
    • Trainer Email khunt2288@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-29
    • Training End Date2026-08-11
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training , Roanoke, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $50.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-15
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-10
    • Training Notes

      must attend an interview before application can be approved. $50.00 for the training

    • Trainer NameK. Renee Cox
    • Trainer Email kreneecox@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-11
    • Training End Date2026-08-29
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training , Hampton, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $325.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-22
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-10
    • Training Notes

      SAARA OF VA VIRTUAL PRS TRAINING

    • Trainer NameMarjorie Yates
    • Trainer Email marjorieyates@lightworksrecovery.org
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-07-20
    • Training End Date2026-07-31
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-06-08
    • Registration Close Date2026-07-19
    • Training Notes

      This training is reserved for the Department of Corrections.

    • Trainer NamePerCilla Zeno
    • Trainer Email info@zenowellnessgroup.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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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 NameBeth Cline
    • Trainer Email beth.cline@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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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 Date07/26/2026
    • 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 NameFranklin Adams
    • Trainer Email fadamsrprs.va@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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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