At the HelpNow Project, we are dedicated to educating and empowering communities with essential emergency response skills. Our work is rooted in pro-American values that uphold the freedoms enshrined in our nation’s founding documents. We advance a way of life built on liberty, equality, and self-reliance, ensuring these principles benefit all citizens regardless of race, gender, or background.
AVIRT goes beyond passive response. It is an active shooter response training program with the vital addition of hands-on techniques to stop life-threatening bleeding. Developed by professionals with expertise in law enforcement, private security, and the medical field, AVIRT training is accessible for anyone.
We are dedicated to building a safer community, and we believe cost should not be a barrier to preparedness.
Our AVIRT program is offered at NO-CHARGE for qualifying churches and schools.
CORPORATE AND GROUP CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE – PLEASE REQUEST PRICING AND DETAILS
Our unique TAC+PAC kits are designed with the sole purpose of stopping the bleed and helping to save lives. All the contents are allergen-free with no expiration date, and they contain the components necessary for emergency bleeding cont1rol. These kits provide you with the tools to put your AVIRT training into immediate action.
For more information on our AVIRT training programs and to request a class for your organization, please contact us.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. The most effective safety plan is a proactive one. Our instructors are ready to bring this vital training to your organization.
The AVIRT program is offered at no charge for qualifying schools and churches. While the course is free for these groups, we do accept donations and sponsorships to help cover our operational costs and pay our instructors.
For private instruction for businesses and other organizations, the fee is $2,500 for up to 15 employees. It is an additional $1,500 for up to 30 employees. For groups larger than 30, please contact us for a custom quote.
Individual classes are offered frequently through open enrollment at a fee of $250 per person, with an additional fee of $100 for each family member. Check our calendar for the schedule.
Note: TAC+PAC Bleeding Control Kits can be provided to your team members for $69.99 each.
Our training courses can be held at your organization’s location for your convenience, or at the HelpNow office in Lutz, Florida, upon request. We work with you to find the best location for your team.
Yes. All of our instructors are licensed and certified through the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). They are a core part of our veteran and first-responder team, bringing a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom.
The AVIRT course is typically a three-hour session. This includes both classroom instruction and hands-on drills. Participants are also required to complete a blended learning portion of online education prior to the start of the class.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant receives an official AVIRT certification. It is recommended to take a refresher course annually to maintain your skills and stay current with best practices.
Active violence incidents are unpredictable, and the first few minutes are the most critical. This training empowers your employees to act as immediate responders, which can significantly reduce casualties and help your organization manage a crisis until professional help arrives. The ultimate goal of this program is to change a student’s overall behavior with life-saving skills, creating safer personal lives with families and, in turn, a safer community as a whole.
HelpNow is an HSI-approved training center that offers a variety of ways for your organization to get full certification in CPR, AED, First Aid, and advanced programs such as Basic Life Support (BLS).