Learn which trainings are required for your Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) staff and how to ensure training is effective. In-person Trainings CCP managers must plan ahead for training their CCP staff. This includes finding meeting space and qualified trainers. This information should be included in your CCP application. Often, personnel from other assistance and disaster relief agencies are invited to attend trainings to learn about program services and the CCP model. Trainers can access materials, recommendations, and other CCP trainer resources. The following in-person trainings are required for the Immediate Services Program (ISP) and Regular Services Program (RSP): Core Content Training Transition to RSP Training RSP Mid-program Training Disaster Anniversary Training RSP Phasedown Training CCP managers also must submit quarterly and final reports to their state, territory, or tribal government. Learn more about CCP reporting. Virtual Trainings (if in-person training is not possible) If physical distancing measures are in place, in-person CCP training may not be possible. In this case, CCP managers must plan to train their staff virtually. This includes identifying qualified trainers and becoming familiar with the required CCP training modules. The virtual CCP trainings are adapted from the in-person training modules, enhanced with interactive features, and condensed to accommodate virtual learning. The Transition to RSP and Mid-program training are combined into one training. The Anniversary and Phasedown trainings are also combined. Trainers can access materials, recommendations, and other CCP trainer resources. The following virtual trainings are required for the Immediate Services Program (ISP) and Regular Services Program (RSP): Virtual Core Content Training Presentation and Trainer Notes: Virtual Core Content Training (PPT | 9 MB) CCP Participant Workbook: Virtual Core Content Training (PDF | 4 MB) Virtual Transition to RSP / RSP Mid-program Combined Training Presentation and Trainer Notes: Virtual Transition to RSP / RSP Mid-program Combined Training (PPT | 8 MB) CCP Participant Workbook: Virtual Transition to RSP / RSP Mid-program Combined Training (PDF | 1 MB) Virtual Disaster Anniversary / RSP Phasedown Combined Training Presentation and Trainer Notes: Virtual Disaster Anniversary / RSP Phasedown Combined Training (PPT | 11 MB) CCP Participant Workbook: Virtual Disaster Anniversary / RSP Phasedown Combined Training (PDF | 816 KB) Online Training for Program Managers and Staff To prepare state and subcontracted local-level organizations for managing a CCP, the online CCP Management Training Course provides program administrators and managers with an overview of key concepts and suggestions for program planning as a complement to the CCP Program Guidance and ISP and RSP supplemental instructions. SAMHSA DTAC also offers various online training tools for CCP staff. For training on how staff document CCP services, access CCP data forms and training. In special cases, staff may be directed to complete “Just in Time” Web-based Training. This online training provides staff with a brief overview of the CCP model and its services in special cases when in-person training is not yet available. CCP Training Videos To help crisis counselors build essential CCP skills, SAMHSA DTAC developed four training videos demonstrating counseling scenarios. View the videos to watch how counselors build a relationship with survivors, see the human element of the data collection process in the field, and learn how to prioritize the provision of support and resources through your grant. Individual and Family Encounter Training Video Learn about individual and family crisis counseling encounters and watch an example counseling session. Group Crisis Counseling and Public Education Training Video Learn about how to effectively lead group crisis counseling encounters and public education sessions. Mobile Data Collection App Training Video Learn how to use the mobile data collection app during individual and family encounters and watch an example counseling session. Adult and Child Assessment and Referral Training Video Learn how to use the Assessment and Referral Tools in the mobile data collection app and watch an example counseling session. Stress Management Techniques, Healthy Coping Strategies, Breathing Exercise Learn more about the importance of self-care and boundaries between survivors and outreach staff and practice a stress-relieving breathing exercise. Crisis Counseling Skills Learn about crisis counseling skills such as active listening and watch a role play that provides tips on working with angry survivors.