Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Description
The Crisis Intervention Team program is a community effort partnering both police officers and the community together for common goals of safety, understanding and service to individuals with mental illness and their families. Officers participate in a 5-day, 40-hour CIT training program. The professional provider community has recognized the need and efficacy of the CIT program and has partnered with law enforcement in providing the most effective training material possible. The training program consists of several classes taught by a variety of instructors including a Psychiatrist, a Substance Abuse Specialist, Social Workers, Police Officers and representatives from NAMI. Panel discussions with service providers from the Community Mental Health Centers are also included. This training prepares officers to safely de-escalate a crisis, determine the need for emergency treatment and get the consumer to professional treatment as quickly as possible. To register, contact Cory Sutton at cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
Description
The Crisis Intervention Team program is a community effort partnering both police officers and the community together for common goals of safety, understanding and service to individuals with mental illness and their families. Officers participate in a 5-day, 40-hour CIT training program. The professional provider community has recognized the need and efficacy of the CIT program and has partnered with law enforcement in providing the most effective training material possible. The training program consists of several classes taught by a variety of instructors including a Psychiatrist, a Substance Abuse Specialist, Social Workers, Police Officers and representatives from NAMI. Panel discussions with service providers from the Community Mental Health Centers are also included. This training prepares officers to safely de-escalate a crisis, determine the need for emergency treatment and get the consumer to professional treatment as quickly as possible. To register, contact Cory Sutton at cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
Location
302 N 3rd St
Chickasha
State: OK
Zip Code: 73018
Chickasha
State: OK
Zip Code: 73018
Start Time
07-07-2025 08:00 AM
End Time
07-11-2025 05:00 PM
Course Information:
Hours: 40
Cost: Free
Contact Information:
Contact: Cory Sutton
Email: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
Phone: (405) 740-1645
Last Modified on
Jun 09, 2025
