First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 1

First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 1

Hosted by the Bartlesville Police Department Chaplain Unit

Bartlesville, OK – November 12, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $99 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees

*Group Discount: Buy 4 or more tickets for $74.25 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees

This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and support First Responders! You do NOT have to currently be a Peer Support/Chaplain to attend.

Learning how to effectively serve your first responders and your community can be done by Peer Support, Chaplains, Church Leaders, and Non-Profit Volunteers. Peer Support/Chaplains provide a vital service to law enforcement, fire departments, and other emergency responders. Not only do they support these professionals, they also bring comfort to people displaced by disaster or victimized by crime. This Level 1 training will equip each student with practical tips, tools and techniques to provide care and compassion to responders!

Topics:

• Role of the Peer Support Member/Chaplain

• Introduction to Ministry to First Responders

• Suicide Prevention & Awareness

• Stress Management Techniques

• Introduction to CISM & PTSD

• Crisis Processing Applications

• Death Notifications

• Protector Orientation

• Coping Techniques for the First Responder

• And Much More!

Who Should Attend?

• Peer Support Team Members

• Chaplains

• Police, EMS, Military, Fire, and Corrections Officers

• Pastors and Licensed Ministers

• Law Enforcement leadership desiring to upgrade or start a chaplaincy program

• Anyone desiring to minister to and support first responders

Certificates:

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the training

Note: This training does NOT certify anyone as a Chaplain.

Location: Crossroads Baptist Church | 3333 E. Tuxedo Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006

For questions contact: Dr. Barry Young

Email: barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or 30seconddevo@gmail.com | Phone: 816-808-0789

Website: https://servingheroes.serveandshield.com