DCJS’ first responder wellness training is open to all first
responder groups, including but not limited to, law enforcement, fire/EMS,
EMTs, dispatchers and corrections. Training is also open to retired
first responders as well as civilian peer support and mental health clinicians
who are culturally competent in first responder wellness.

In-Person and Virtual Training

October 6 – 7, 2026
Struggle Well First Responder Wellness Training
Hampton Police Academy; Hampton, VA

October 27 – 28, 2026
Struggle Well First Responder Wellness Training
Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Academy; Bristol, VA

November 4 – 5, 2026
Struggle Well First Responder Wellness Training
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy; Fredericksburg, VA

November 9 – 10, 2026
Struggle Well First Responder Wellness Training
Roanoke Police Academy; Roanoke, VA

January 12 – 13, 2027
Struggle Well First Responder Wellness Training
Richmond Police Academy; Richmond, VA

Self Paced Training

In order to register for training, you must have a Benchmark LMS account. Login or create an account at https://training.benchmarkonline.app/dcjs/signin

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