• Trainer Academy Application - Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Substance Use

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  • Thank you for your interest in becoming a Be Sensitive, Be Brave (BSBB) for Substance Use & Suicide Prevention Trainer! We are now accepting applications for the first ever BSBB SUD trainer academy, set to occur this December.

    BSBB-SU infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop for community helpers. As a trainer of BSBB-SU, you will teach community members to act as eyes and ears for substance use problems and to connect individuals to help that matches their readiness to change.

    This application serves as a tool to help us identify trainers who are able to provide BSBB training regularly, participate in the monthly BSBB learning collaborative and additional evaluation efforts.

    All are welcome to apply, and we especially encourage applications from individuals who:

    • Have prior experience in substance use prevention
    • Speak Spanish and/or identify as Latine
    • Are part of local or regional suicide prevention task forces or coalitions
    • Work or volunteer with youth or adults at disproportionately high risk of suicide and/or substance misuse
    • Work in youth-serving organizations

    Please Note:

    The BSBB Trainer Academy is held virtually and offered at no cost. Certification includes:

    • 16 hours of training across 4, 4-hour sessions
    • Independent review of trainer manuals and materials
    • A certification test and teaching demonstration

    Once you've completed the trainer academy and pass your teaching demonstration, you will be certified in BSBB for Substance Use.

    Langauge Note: The BSBB Trainer Academy is currently offered only in English, including all self-paced materials and the live training session. For this reason, applicants should have the ability to read, understand, and communicate in English in order to successfully complete the training and certification process. Once certified, you will be able to teach in English or Spanish.

    We recognize this is not ideal, and we’re working toward better accessibility in the future. In the meantime, we want to be transparent about these expectations. Please contact our team if you have any questions or concerns. 

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    You will recieve an update from learning@linesforlife.org within two weeks of submitting your application.

    Note: this is an application. Applying for an upcoming trainer academy does NOT guarantee your spot.

    If you have any questions, please reach out to our training team at learning@linesforlife.org. 

  • Upcoming BSBB Trainer Academies

    Note: You must attend all sessions in the academy and complete the testout in order to be certified.

    December 2026 Trainer Academy

    • Session 1: Tues, Dec 8: 9 AM - 1 PM PST
    • Session 2: Wed, Dec 9: 9 AM - 1 PM PST
    • Session 3: Thurs, Dec 10: 9 AM - 1 PM PST
    • Testout Sessions: Fri, Dec 11: 9 AM - 1 PM PST

    Note: The last day is dedicated to training testouts. Your testout time will be determined during the academy and will occur within the 9 AM to 1 PM windown (meaning you won't need to attend the entire day).

  • Will you be able to attend the December 2026 BSBB SUD Trainer Academy series listed above?*

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Educational and/or professional background*
  • Select the county/counties that you primarily work in:*
  • Race & Ethnicity*
  • Check one or more options that reflect your gender:*
  • Have you ever attended BSBB for Substance Use Training?*
  • Are you interested in providing BSBB training in another language?*
  • Are you trained in any of the following? (Select all that apply)*
  • Are you a trainer of any of the following? (Select all that apply)*
  • Are you being supported by your organization to become a BSBB Trainer?*
  • Are you able to provide at least 4 BSBB trainings a year?*
  • Would you be willing and able to participate in the monthly BSBB Learning Collaborative? (Occurs the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 AM PST)*
  • Approximately how many BSBB trainers provide BSBB training in your organization?*
  • Who will be your PRIMARY audience for BSBB trainings?*
  • Do you plan to offer BSBB publicly to individuals in your community?*
  • Are you willing to be listed in our BSBB public trainer directory?*
  • Are you interested in supporting public BSBB training initiatives?*

  • Agreements & Acknowledgements

    If you are selected to join an upcoming BSBB Trainer Academy.

  • Should I be selected and supported by this grant, I agree to:

    • Provide at least 4 BSBB trainings each year.
      • Please Note: While we can support your seat cost for the trainer academy, we are NOT able to provide continued financial support in your role as a trainer (for example, we cannot compensate you for delivering a BSBB training). You or your organization will be responsible for covering the cost of delivering BSBB trainings. Our team will support you in identifying funding as needed.
    • Attend the monthly BSBB Learning Collaborative (first Tuesday of the month @ 10AM).
    • Participate in evaluation efforts, including:
      • Ensuring participants complete pre/post-training surveys
      • Submitting training data
      • Responding to periodic trainer surveys to help us measure impact and improve the program
  • Do you agree to the terms above? (If unable to agree, please contact us at learning@linesforlife.org)*

  • Training Teach Back (Test Out Requirement)

    To become a certified Be Sensitive, Be Brave trainer, you must complete a test out during or after the trainer academy. This involves delivering a portion of the training, either live over Zoom with a member of the training team, or by submitting a video recording for review.

    You will have up to six months after completing the trainer academy to fulfill this requirement. Additional guidance and support will be provided during the training.

  • If selected and supported through this grant, do you agree to complete your test out within six months of your training date? (If you are unable to commit to this, please contact us at learning@linesforlife.org)*
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