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Crisis Response Training

Course Hours: 24.0 Hours

Course Description

This training program equips first responders with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies for effectively responding to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, emotional distress, or other crisis situations. Through a combination of interactive lectures and practical exercises, participants will learn to: identify various types of crises and their underlying factors; assess risk and implement appropriate safety protocols; master verbal and non-verbal de-escalation strategies; effectively communicate with individuals in heightened emotional states;  navigate mental health resources and referral pathways; and enhance officer safety while promoting positive outcomes for individuals in crisis.  

Who Should Attend

First responders responsible for responding to individuals in crisis will benefit from this training. 

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
08/04/2025 08/06/2025 Cherokee County Marshals Office 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25728 Closed
08/11/2025 08/13/2025 Fulton County Sheriff 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25729 Closed
08/18/2025 08/20/2025 Appling County Sheriff 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25726 Register
08/25/2025 08/27/2025 Dalton Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25730 Register
09/08/2025 09/10/2025 Chatham County Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25731 Register
11/03/2025 11/05/2025 MARTA Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
11/17/2025 11/19/2025 Henry County Sheriff 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
12/01/2025 12/03/2025 Garden City Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
12/08/2025 12/10/2025 Dalton Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
12/15/2025 12/19/2025 Lake City Police Department 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon