Building Better Communities
Equip Yourself and Your Team
Build knowledge and awareness across behavioral health and leadership topics with expert-led classes.
Customized Projects
Let our instructors develop training content tailored to your group and your situation
De-escalation Training
Live, interactive online classes allow you and your team to get the most out of instructor-led training from wherever you are.
Leadership Development
Collaborate with the Training Institute to tailor a private training or series for your group.
Critical Incident Debrifing
Our certified debriefers help teams process critical incidents, restore stability, and move forward together
Upcoming Classes
Mon 9 Nov 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Managing boundaries at work
Tue 10 Nov 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Preventing re-traumatization
Thu 12 Nov 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Understanding mental health
Fri 13 Nov 2026
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Pause, Listen, Respond
Mon 16 Nov 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Situational Awareness
Tue 17 Nov 2026
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM (1 hour 15 minutes)
What kind of leader do you want to be?
Meet Our Instructors
Russ Turner
The Director of the Training Institute, where he has led workforce development initiatives for nearly two decades.
Angie Lauer-Schaeppi
Experienced educator and behavioral health professional with a strong background in human services and psychology.
Warren Duncan
Extensive human services including supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing instability through outreach, supportive housing, and community partnerships.
Partner with the Training Institute
Over 200 companies, non-profits, and government agencies have partnered with us to bring mental health, de-escalation, and trauma education to their staff. Contact us to to learn more about how we can work together with your organization to bring quality trainings to your staff.
