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Name	MGT-330 Support that Saves:A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support
	Delivered as part of TEEX’s Public Safety Wellness Program for First Responders through the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC), this program’s primary goal is to train first responders in culturally competent, trauma-informed, peer-supportive care—so they are prepared to support mental health needs in their communities through peer support networks. This three-day training covers all aspects of building and maintaining an effective peer support program. Participants must attend at least 80% of the course to receive credit. Courses are delivered by career first responders who bring both extensive field experience and a deep commitment to public safety wellness. This training is funded by DHS/FEMA and delivered at no cost to the hosting jurisdiction.
Target Audience	First Responders/Emergency Management/Fire and Safety
Course Objective	Education is the first step in building an effective peer support program Support that Saves: A Guide to Building and Sustaining Peer Support is a three-day training opportunity that covers all elements of building and maintaining an effective peer support program Peer support programs provide many benefits to public safety professionals, including acknowledging the difficulties of response work, strengthening teams, and equipping them to cope effectively Peer support programs: Provide training to identify risk factors for behavioral and mental health problems Reduce stigma by encouraging conversations surrounding mental health and normalizing difficult experiences Create an environment where people feel comfortable approaching one another Link peers to outside professional resources for additional care when necessary
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