Heather Reid

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals through crisis. Helping people in their most vulnerable moments is more than a job—it's my calling. Eager to return to frontline work where I can make a direct, meaningful impact and reconnect with the human experience that drives my passion.

• Fundamentals of Crisis Counseling – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Essential Skills in Crisis Counseling – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Assessing Safety and Suicide Risk – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Imminent Risk of Suicide – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Crisis Conversations on Chat and Text – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Cultural Responsiveness in Crisis Counseling – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Responding to Thoughts of Violence – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Substance Use and People in Crisis – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Follow-Up on the 988 Lifeline – 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• Counseling on Access to Lethal Means – Zero Suicide Institute
• Understanding and Minimizing Cultural Bias for Paraprofessionals – Relias
• Identifying & Addressing Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior in Children – Relias
• Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behavior in Adults – Relias
• Improved Performance with Coaching – Relias
• How to Engage Family Members in Crisis Planning – Relias
• Medical Conditions Associated with Mental Illness – Relias
• CSSRS: Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale – Relias
• Improving Clinical Competency Through an Understanding of Military Culture – Relias
• Cultural Awareness and Humility – Relias
• Duty to Warn – Relias
• The Trevor Project's CARE Training– Relias
• Therapeutic Options: De-escalation- Tier 1 Verbal Skills – Relias
• Verbal De-escalation Strategies – Relias
• Peer Support for Co-Occurring Disorders – Relias
• Human Trafficking 101 – Relias
• Confidentiality in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders – Relias
• Evidence-based Practices Used in Peer Support– Relias
• Best Practices in Suicide Screening and Assessment– Relias
• The Art and Science of Communication – Relias
• Ethics for Peer Supporters – Relias
• Ethics for the Peer Supporter: Boundaries & Confidentiality – Relias
• Self-Disclosure and Your Recovery Story – Relias
• Documentation for the Peer Supporter – Relias
• Communication Skills for the Peer Supporter – Relias
• Understanding Recovery – Relias
• Leveraging Emotional Intelligence – Relias
• Facilitating Great Groups – Relias
• Addictions: Motivational Interviewing – Relias
• Addictions: Client Engagement Strategies – Relias
• Barriers to Recovery – Relias
• Foundations of Recovery – Relias
• Facilitating Access to Community Resources – Relias
• Maintaining Professional Boundaries – Relias
• The 12 Step Model – Relias
• Introduction to Recovery Coaching – Relias
• Introduction to Health Coaching – Relias
• Coaching Techniques that Inspire Coachees to Action– Relias
• Integrating Peer Support in Behavioral Health Settings– Relias
• Crisis Intervention Techniques – Relias
• Working More Effectively with LGBTQ+ Children and Youth – Relias
• Addressing Suicide in Adolescents and Transition Age Youth – Relias
• Suicide-Specific Interventions and Best Practices – Relias
• Cultural Competence – Relias
• Active Engagement – Relias
• Exploration – Relias
• Imminent Risk – Relias
• Safety Planning – Relias
• Common Substances and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders– Relias
• Introduction to Cultural Variations in Behavioral Health for Paraprofessionals – Relias