Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

The CIT Program is for LE officers and agencies interested in helping mental health communities in their areas. 40 Hours CE and MH.

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders, their families, and other partners to improve community responses to mental health crises. While CIT programs are known for CIT-trained officers, successful programs also focus on improving the crisis response system, advocating for needed services, and strengthening partnerships across the community.

Basic Goals:

1. Develop the most compassionate and effective crisis response system that is the least intrusive in a person's life.

2. To help persons with mental disorders and/or addictions access medical/mental health treatment rather than place them in the criminal justice system due to illness related behaviors.

3. Build relationships with local law enforcement and community resources