VAPRS Trainings

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    • Trainer Name
    • Training Start Date
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    • Training Format
    • Location
    • Training Type
    • Registration Close Date
    • Training Notes
    • Trainer NameKristina Barden
    • Trainer Email kdd21070@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date05/17/2026
    • Training End Date06/14/2026
    • Training FormatHybrid
    • Location of Training Address will be provided at interview, Leesburg, VA 20176
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $450
    • Registration Start Date02/06/2026
    • Registration Close Date05/16/2026
    • Training Notes

      Hybrid training (Sundays in person, Tues and Thurs evenings virtual). Limited scholarship seats. Internship opportunities available to obtain your 500 hours for certification.

    • Number of students (Max 14 with single trainer, Max 24 with co-trainer)13
    • Required reading prior to trainingNo
    • Trainer NameMarjorie Yates
    • Trainer Email marjorieyates@lightworksrecovery.org
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-05-18
    • Training End Date2026-05-29
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-04-20
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-17
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    • Trainer NameSharika Lampkin-Briscoe
    • Trainer Email sharika.briscoe@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-06-01
    • Training End Date2026-06-26
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 18 Shore St, Pertersburg, Va
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $300.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-11
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-22
    • Training Notes

      Interviews are required before approval. Payment is due at the time of approval and payments are non-refundable. There are no scholarships at this time

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

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    • Training Start Date2026-06-01
    • Training End Date2026-06-12
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-01
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-23
    • Training Notes

      Payment is due upon approval. Please ensure you are not driving while participating in the training, and review all dates and time carefully before applying. Most importantly, come ready to learn, engage, and have fun. I’m so excited to host you.

    • Trainer NameRobin Hubert
    • Trainer Email rhubert@rvonourown.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-05-27
    • Training End Date2026-06-09
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 120 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $500.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-05-05
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-26
    • Training Notes

      Partial tuition assistance available after $100 manual fee.

    • Trainer NameShatyra Colston
    • Trainer Email info@resilientbydesignsolutions.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date06/01/2026
    • Training End Date06/03/2026
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training TypeCrisis Services
    • Training Cost $260.00
    • Registration Start Date02/05/2026
    • Registration Close Date05/27/2026
    • Training Notes

      Applicants are required to have completed the 72hr PRS Training prior to the start of the training.

    • Number of students (Max 14 with single trainer, Max 24 with co-trainer)15
    • Required reading prior to trainingNo
    • Trainer NameKrisandra Joia
    • Trainer Email beachrecovery2014@gmail.com
    • Co-Trainer Name

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    • Training Start Date2026-06-15
    • Training End Date2026-06-27
    • Training FormatVirtual
    • Location of Training

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    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $250.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-04-27
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-27
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    • Trainer NameStephanie Trent
    • Trainer Email strent76@gmail.com
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    • Training Start Date2026-06-01
    • Training End Date2026-06-12
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 2807 North Parham Road, Henrico, VA
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $350.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-04-13
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-29
    • Training Notes

      Class will be in Suite 100; all payments can be made with either Cashapp ($strent76) Venmo (@strent76) Check or money order made payable to Stephanie Trent or cash

    • Trainer NameRaymond JS Ruybe II
    • Trainer Email raymondr@mcshin.org
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    • Training Start Date2026-06-01
    • Training End Date2026-06-12
    • Training FormatIn-Person
    • Location of Training 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, Virginia
    • Training Type72-Hour PRS Training
    • Training Cost $700.00
    • Registration Start Date2026-04-10
    • Registration Close Date2026-05-29
    • Training Notes

      Please be prepared to be in class for all 10 days of class. Textbooks and handouts will be provided. Bring a notebook and two pens.