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
Fri 2 Oct 2026
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
How trauma affects people
Mon 5 Oct 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Pause, Listen, Respond
Wed 7 Oct 2026
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Respond with empathy, not authority
Wed 7 Oct 2026
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
Conversations about culture and identity
Thu 8 Oct 2026
9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 15 minutes)
How you think affects how you feel
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.
