Responders Resource Center

Responders Resource Center We train & equip chaplains to serve a hurting world through volunteerism.

Our offerings include ICISF-certified crisis intervention training and a new Disaster Relief Training series. Volunteer Chaplain Description: Chaplain ministry involves bringing the ministry of the church of Jesus Christ into areas where people either are unwilling or unable to receive care or services in a traditional church setting. As a Community Chaplain you will likely be serving in your church body, or in a venue that will recognize the completion of your training and therefore commission you. Chaplains often perform their ministry in the community as partners with mental and physical health providers. As part of a ministry team, the Community Chaplain often:
* supports the pastoral staff of his/her local church by providing pastoral care to its members, thus reducing the load on the pastoral staff and increasing care
* develops relationships with other care providers while seeking opportunities to minister to all involved in critical incidents
* provides assistance to those who have experienced a critical incident
* helps coordinate available resources in the church and connects those in need to community resources when no care of the same level is available through faith based services
* assists, coordinates, or conducts functions relating to the Christian life, such as ceremonies and services. Because of the nature of chaplaincy ministry, the Community Chaplain will be required to serve at least 30 hours per calendar year in order to retain their commissioning if commissioned through Responders Resource Center. If commissioned through another church or agency, their continuing education requirements will apply. For more information and to receive an application please contact our office [email protected]

WHAT IS CISM?Critical Incident Stress Management is a specialized framework that helps people recover after traumatic ev...
06/16/2026

WHAT IS CISM?

Critical Incident Stress Management is a specialized framework that helps people recover after traumatic events — accidents, disasters, line-of-duty deaths, mass casualty incidents.

First responders, chaplains, and healthcare workers face these situations regularly. CISM-trained responders know how to come alongside them at the right moment, in the right way.

Responders Resource Center offers ICISF-certified CISM training led by certified instructor Rob Lloyd. Our next course, Group Crisis Intervention, is July 17–18 in Vancouver, WA.

👉 [email protected] | 360.977.9525

06/02/2026

Responders Resource Center exists for one reason: to make sure the people who show up for others have somewhere to turn too.

We provide crisis intervention training, peer support resources, and care for first responders, ministry workers, and anyone called to serve their community in hard times. We're not just a training organization — we're a community that has your back.

More coming soon. Stay tuned. 👊

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Coming in July — Group Crisis Intervention, another two-day ICISF-certified training through Responders Resource Center....
05/31/2026

Coming in July — Group Crisis Intervention, another two-day ICISF-certified training through Responders Resource Center.
This course focuses on team-based crisis response — ideal for chaplains, peer support teams, first responders, and ministry leaders who may be called to support groups affected by a critical incident.
📅 July 17–18, 2026
💰 Fee-based — contact us for details
👉 [email protected] | 360.977.9525

Crisis doesn't wait for the right moment — and neither should your training.Responders Resource Center is hosting Assist...
05/29/2026

Crisis doesn't wait for the right moment — and neither should your training.

Responders Resource Center is hosting Assisting Individuals in Crisis on June 5–6, a two-day ICISF-certified course that equips you to come alongside someone in their hardest moments. Whether you work in public safety, ministry, healthcare, or just want to be ready when someone needs help — this course is for you.

📍 US Digital Outreach Center, 1400 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA
📅 June 5–6, 2026
👉 [email protected] | 360.977.9525

03/20/2024

What a glorious first day of spring! 🌺

A big thanks to Refuge Point / Responders Resource Center for providing lunch to our deputies during a training exercise today!

03/08/2024
https://responderscenter.com/bundles/educators/We have bundles packages for many groups ... check us out for in-person t...
04/11/2023

https://responderscenter.com/bundles/educators/
We have bundles packages for many groups ... check us out for in-person training.

Educators All classes will be held at US Digital Outreach Center located at: 1400 NE 136th Avenue Suite 201 Vancouver Washington 98684 This bundle has been specifically designed for Education staff and employees. Date

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Vancouver, WA
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