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providing the necessary foundation to promote community & statewide solutions to assist with mental illness and/or addictions
our Mission
The North Eastern Essex County CIT-TTAC is committed to empowering emergency responders with comprehensive training and resources to manage critical incidents effectively. We are dedicated to fostering resilience, collaboration, and proficiency in crisis response while prioritizing officer wellness and post-traumatic growth.
What is cit-ttac?
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 enhancing the crisis response system, advocating for needed services, and strengthening partnerships across the community.
Upcoming Training
8 HOUR CIT REFRESHER COURSE Nov. 5, 2026
CIT recertification is a one-day training that reviews core CIT principles. Officers build upon their practical knowledge of mental illness, suicide prevention, substance misuse, trauma, special populations, as well as behavioral health and crisis resources. Training reinforces evidence-based crisis intervention tactics and communication strategies. Officers must exhibit practical verbal de-escalation skills and pass a knowledge check to become recertified. Required for anyone trained over 3 years ago.