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Tactical Calm

Calm in the Chaos. Strength in Connection.

Empower First Responders to Support Mental Health

Training and resources for first responders in peer support, crisis communication, de-escalation, and emotional wellness

Empowering responders to handle mental health crises confidently and compassionately

Founded by Captain Arlo Blevins, a 29-year law enforcement veteran and POST-certified instructor, Tactical Calm helps first responders build resilience, communicate under pressure, and support each other.

With years of boots-on-the-ground experience in corrections, Crisis Intervention, crisis negotiation, and peer support leadership, our mission is simple, to train first responders to lead with calm, care, and courage.

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Plans

Navigating life’s intricate fabric, choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.

Plan One

$100 / month

✓ Basic themes

✓ 100gb storage

Plan Two

$200 / month

✓ Basic themes

✓ 100gb storage

✓ Unlimited bandwidth

✓ Free domain

✓ Live chat support

Plan Three

$300 / month

✓ Basic themes

✓ 100gb storage

✓ Unlimited bandwidth

✓ Free domain

✓ Live chat support

✓ Unlimited designs

✓ Premium themes

training and classes

  • Peer Support Basic Certification
  • Peer Support Refresher
  • Peer Support Chaplain Certification
  • De-Escalation Tactics for the First Responder
  • De-Escalation 101

Peer Support Basic Certification (2 days)

Provides classroom instruction and hands-on training to certify first responders as peer support specialists for their agency teams.

peer support refresher (1 day)

Offers a refresher course for certified Peer Support Specialists. Required every two years to maintain certification and remain in good standing.

peer support chaplain certification (1 day)

Provides peer support chaplain certification training, available to any chaplain serving on a peer support team.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

The training was eye-opening and incredibly practical. It truly equipped me to handle mental health crises with confidence.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Fantastic experience! The online training was flexible and thorough, making a real difference in my response skills.

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Thanks to this program, I feel more prepared to support my community during emergencies. Highly recommend!

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Visit us

Contact us to book training sessions or ask questions about our courses. We’re here to support first responders with mental health resources.

316 Wickersham St, McPherson, KS, USA (620) 245-6559