Loudoun County offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is required, except for Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for December 2025 is as follows:
Adverse Childhood Experiences Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood. The training teaches that ACEs prevention is a key to improving a community’s well-being. A virtual presentation lasts about one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session.
The next training will be held:
Monday, December 15, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Register by Sunday, December 14, 2025
For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/ChildhoodAdversityTraining.
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. Two versions of the program — a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth — will be offered in December.
The next training sessions will be held in person and virtually:
Adult Mental Health First Aid: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register by Monday, December 1, 2025.Location: Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Lucketts Room, SterlingYouth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual): Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Register by Monday, December 15, 2025.
For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/MHFirstAid.
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:
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Registration will remain open until the start of the training.
REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.
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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