A 40-hour basic NOVA CRT training is being offered in St. Petersburg, FL, May 13th – 17th, 2019, to allow individuals the opportunity of receiving the required instruction to become a Florida Crisis Response Team member. The basic CRT training provides a comprehensive study of the elements of the crisis response while also offering practical experience through exercises and skills implementation. Based on a widely accepted model of psychological first aid developed by NOVA, this training allows individuals to respond directly to community and individual crises.