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    • Training ID003062
    • Trainer NameBently Wood
    • Trainer Email bentlywood@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-15
    • Training End Date2026-09-18
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 6641 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
    • Training TypeIntegrated-Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)
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    • Registration Start Date2026-06-09
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-10
    • Training Notes You must be a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) to take this training and live in Region 4
    • Training ID003079
    • Trainer NameBently Wood
    • Trainer Email bentlywood@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-13
    • Training End Date2026-10-14
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $375.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-01
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-10
    • Training Notes

      Join an experienced trainer for a fun & interactive experience as you begin your journey to become a Peer Recovery

    • Training ID003082
    • Trainer NameElizabeth Sluder
    • Trainer Email esluder@mpnn.state.va.us
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-18
    • Training End Date2026-11-20
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 5097 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-15
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-11
    • Training Notes

      Scholarships Available

    • Training ID003107
    • Trainer NameJared Smith
    • Trainer Email jsmith.cprs@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-10-05
    • Training End Date2026-11-09
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
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    • Registration Start Date2026-08-01
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-11
    • Training Notes

      Free of charge 72-Hour PRS training for former/current justice involved individuals

    • Training ID003085
    • Trainer NameMarjorie Yates
    • Trainer Email marjorieyates@lightworksrecovery.org
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-14
    • Training End Date2026-09-25
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-07-07
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-13
    • Training Notes

      Thank you for your interest in Lightworks Recovery’s September 2026 CPRS Training. In this training, we focus on engagement skills, the core competencies and ethics of peer support, and the current behavioral health workplace. The training takes place in a virtual classroom setting, over 8 days. It includes group conversations, breakout exercises, and peer support role play. If you are on fire with the power of recovery and hear the call to help others who are still struggling, then this is the training for you. It’s life-changing!

    • Training ID003112
    • Trainer NameJoanna Carter
    • Trainer Email jcarter@10-7farms.org
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-15
    • Training End Date2026-10-01
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training 101 Ennis Street, Bowling Green, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $400.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-08-17
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-14
    • Training Notes

      Welcome to a Peer training assisting rural community learners. An interview will be required prior to acceptance into the class. Full non-refundable payment is due prior to the first day of class. Fee is payable through PayPal.

    • Training ID003116
    • Trainer NameDana Sally-Allen
    • Trainer Email danasallyallenfoundation@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-09-25
    • Training End Date2026-09-27
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training TypeCertified Older Adult Peer Specialist (COAPS)
    • Training Cost $325.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-08-18
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-24
    • Training Notes

      You must be Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and this is an evening weekend training and be prepared to have fun.

    • Training ID003123
    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-10-05
    • Training End Date2026-10-17
    • Training FormatVirtual
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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-08-30
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-28
    • Training Notes

      M-F 5-9pm; Sa-Su 8-4pm, $250 due at Approval.

    • Training ID003124
    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-10-19
    • Training End Date2026-10-30
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-08-31
    • Registration Close Date2026-09-30
    • Training Notes

      M-F 8-4pm, $250 due at Approval