VFRS-MH401 Resilient Response: Mental Health, Wellness & Survival in Public Safety
Lead Instructors: Various
Location: Marriott, 105 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Date: June 19 and June 20, 2026 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Resilient Response is a focused two-day training experience addressing the psychological realities of modern first response. This workshop moves beyond awareness to deliver practical, field-relevant strategies for managing stress, trauma, and cumulative exposure while maintaining performance and personal well-being. Topics include emotional resilience, illicit substance trend awareness, rapid reset echniques, peer support models, family-centered wellness approaches, veteran support initiatives, and suicide prevention training. Participants will leave with tangible tools they can apply immediately—both individually and within their agencies. This workshop is appropriate for responders at all career stages and across all public safety disciplines, as well as leaders seeking to strengthen workforce resilience and retention.
Prerequisites: Age: 18+.
See symposium brochure for two-day agenda.
