Loudoun Offers Free Behavioral Health Trainings in August

Loudoun County offers ongoing behavioral health trainings free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for August 2025 is as follows:

Opioid Overdose Reversal

REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend. Loudoun County offers two versions of the program — Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE! 

Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime. No registration is required. 

Virtual REVIVE! is a one-hour, scheduled training session that requires registration. Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. The next training will be held: 

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.

Suicide Prevention Training

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. It helps people recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to refer someone for professional help. A virtual training presentation lasts about one hour followed by discussion and practice opportunities. The next class will be held: 

• Thursday, August 21, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/SuicidePreventionTraining.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid training teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. The next training is intended for adults who interact with youth. It will be held in person at the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 210, in Sterling: 

• Wednesday, August 20, and Friday, August 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/MHFirstAid.

To Request an Accommodation

Anyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate, including language assistance, should call 703-771-5155 or send an email. Three business days’ notice is requested.

For More Information 

For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/MHSADSPrevention or send an email.

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