Our Tools & Training Are Free For Everyone.
We love Harrisonburg City & Rockingham County and are passionate about providing tools and training that are FREE and available to everyone.
8 am- 1 pm
Find The Upcoming Training & Events
That Work for You.
Don’t see a training date that works for you or want to bring a course to your local group or organization? Connect with us!
Find our REVIVE Training dates HERE!
October 18th, 2025
Rapid REVIVE! Trainings at the Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market
📣 Free Rapid REVIVE Trainings at the Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market! Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose using naloxone (Narcan) and receive a free opioid overdose kit. Walk-in trainings at our table take only 15 minutes- NO registration required!
❓ Contact prevention@hrcsb.org with questions
October 21st, 2025
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Education Training
Learn to recognize and respond to the signs of an opioid overdose and use Naloxone to rapidly reverse the effects. Participants will see a demonstration of how to use Naloxone (narcan) and leave with their own kits complete with 2 doses, fentanyl test strips, and personal protective equipment.
- No registration required!
- 18+ or older, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
October 25th, 2025
National DEA Drug Take Back Day
Drop off unused or expired medications for disposal and stop by our table to pick up FREE medication deactivation packets, pill sorting trays, and a NARCAN training- learn how to respond to an opioid emergency and offer life-saving care.
Disposing of unneeded medications can make your home safer. Come see us at the Valley Mall October 25th to take this simple step to prevent accidents from happening!
October 25th, 2025
Remote Area Medical Clinic Resource Fair
Free dental, vision, and medical services are provided at this event on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services. Medical services are offered to every patient attending the clinic.
All services are free and open to the public. No ID required.
Our program will be present at the exhibition hall offering free medication lockboxes, gun locks, Narcan trainings, and other safety and prevention resources!
November 14th, 2025
Adult Mental Health First Aid FREE Course
Get certified as a Mental Health First Aider in our one-day free course. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to the early warning signs of a mental health challenge and learn how to effectively offer help. Just like understanding basic response steps to responding to physical first aid needs, Mental Health First Aid is a vital skillset for community members across all sectors and demographics.
Registration required! Register here
Must be 18 years or older to attend.
December 11th, 2025
SafeTALK FREE Suicide Awareness Course
LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course.
Registration required! Register here
Must be 15 years or older to attend.
January 29th, 2026
Adult Mental Health First Aid FREE Course
Get certified as a Mental Health First Aider in our one-day free course. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to the early warning signs of a mental health challenge and learn how to effectively offer help. Just like understanding basic response steps to responding to physical first aid needs, Mental Health First Aid is a vital skillset for community members across all sectors and demographics.
Registration required! Register here
Must be 18 years or older to attend.
Interested in scheduling a training for your work, church, or other organization? Contact us today!
Learn More About Our
Free Training Courses.
We coordinate and facilitate FREE training courses on mental health, trauma, and substance use for our community!
Mental Health First Aid
This evidence-based, 8-hour training is provided at no cost to our community. Participants learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health conditions and how to offer initial support. Participants learn the skills to connect others to resources and respond to crises related to mental health or substance use. We offer 3 specialized versions of this training:
-Adult: For a general audience 18+
-Youth: For professionals (18+) who work with youth
-Teen: For youth grades 9-12
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is a 2-day, interactive training that teaches participants the skills to notice signs of suicide in a person, how to intervene to prevent immediate harm, and strategies for connecting someone with thoughts of suicide to the next level of care. Participants must be 16+ to attend.
SafeTALK
LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course.
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
This workshop is flexible and adaptable based on the needs of the group. Generally, this training explores the effects of adverse experiences and trauma during childhood and how those experiences may connect with one’s physical, mental, and emotional health in adulthood. Participants discuss how individuals and communities can respond to trauma to prevent lasting impacts.
REVIVE!
REVIVE Is the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. REVIVE teaches participants how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose, the science of an overdose, and state laws related to an overdose response.
Find REVIVE Training dates HERE
Tangible Tools To Support
Harrisonburg & Rockingham County.
We provide free tools to address and prevent substance misuse and suicide in our community. Making our physical resources easy to access enables our community to keep their homes and families safer.
Medication Lock Boxes
Combination lock boxes used to safely secure medications in the home
Medication Deactivation Packets
Environmentally friendly, easy-to-use pouches used to destroy unused or expired medications
Pill Sorting Trays
Sort and manage your weekly medications- available in 7-day or 7-day morning and evening styles
Timer Caps For Medication Bottles
Bottles that keep track of when medication was last opened to decrease accidental overuse
Cable Locks For Firearms
Secure firearms with cable locks that prevent them from being fired
Trigger Locks For Firearms
Prevent firearms from firing with a trigger lock for safe firearm storage
We are a proud program with the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board