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.
Struggle Well is a prevention-focused program based on the science of Posttraumatic Growth. By partnering with first responder agencies and active serving military units, we’re fundamentally changing the culture from the inside-out.
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.
ReWire 4 by ROCA June 24, 2026 8am-4pm Beverly Police Dept. 175 Elliott St., Beverly MA The Rewire4 training introduces law enforcement to the basics of brain science, the impact of trauma on the brain, and how it affects behaviors and life-long patterns. 1 DAY OF TRAINING In an 8–hour interactive learning session, participants gain (more…)
