Crisis Intervention Team Training

january 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29
from 8am – 4pm daily
Beverly Police Department 175 Elliott Street Beverly, MA

Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) crises.

They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, behavioral health provider agencies, I/DD providers and individuals and families affected by these disabilities.

Training Details

This comprehensive 40-hour course combines lectures and practical scenarios. Topics include Mental Health Disorders, Personality Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Intellectual Disabilities, DCF Issues, Elder Services, Veteran Issues, Homelessness, CBHCs, Hearing Voices, Psychiatric Medications, Cultural Awareness, Suicide prevention, Child/Adolescent Mental Health, De-escalation, Juvenile Justice, Forensics and Officer Wellness.

CIT Objectives

Enhance Safety for the community, individuals with lived experiences, and law enforcement.
Equip Law Enforcement with effective tools for managing behavioral health and I/DD crises.
Clarify and Improve Access to behavioral health and I/DD support systems.
Divert individuals with these disabilities from the Criminal and Juvenile Justice systems when appropriate.

More training opportunities

Next 40 Hour CIT Course 2025 May 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14

register officers to secure your spot, today

Contact the Northeast Essex County CIT-TTAC at: neessexcitttac@gmail.com.

NOTE: Officers who take the course will be expected to take a role in being part of the CIT for their department.

Future Training Dates