Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
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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.
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.
Start Time
10-28-2024 08:00 AM
End Time
11-01-2024 05:00 PM
Registration: cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
Date: 10/28/2024 - 11/1/2024
Time: 0800 - 1700
Location: 1005 N. Willow, Pauls Valley, OK 73075
CLEET Hours: 40
CLEET Catalog Number: OS-3669
Cost: FREE
AGENCY INFORMATION
Cory Sutton
cory.sutton@odmhsas.org
405-740-1645
Last Modified on
Sep 10, 2024
