What is CIT?

CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) programs are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing mental health crises. They are built on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health provider agencies and individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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News

Come to the CIT Conference and Celebrate 25 Years of CIT

The 2013 CIT Conference is Oct. 14-16 in Hartford, CT. Join NAMI members, CIT officers, criminal justice professionals, mental health providers and advocates from around the country in celebrating 25 years of CIT. The conference will feature national leaders in CIT, and give you a chance to see New England while networking with colleagues. Registration rates go up on Sept. 15, so register online today. Read More »

Mental Health in Schools: A Role for School Resource Officers

In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, NAMI has been flooded with questions about how to recognize mental health conditions and keep schools safe. Read More »

Law Enforcement in Small and Rural Communities

On TV, huge teams of police officers race to a crime scene. The truth is, most police serve small towns and are working with limited resources. These agencies need NAMI more than ever!Read More »

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Voices of CIT

Learn about CIT from the source: officers, individuals and families affected by CIT.

Ask A Cop: What to do in a Crisis if Your Community Doesn't have CIT

If you have to call the police in a crisis, the key to a safe outcome is sharing information upfront with the officer. Our experts provide tips for managing this stressful situation.

A Cop’s Story of Courage and Hope

Retired police officer Eric Weaver battled PTSD, suicide and other mental illnesses. He says, “Officers are only people. People that are asked to do a very tough job, but people nonetheless.”

Ask a Cop: CIT Changes the Way Law Enforcement Respond in a Crisis

Our contributors answer the questions: Why did you get involved in CIT? What’s makes a CIT officer’s response different in a crisis?

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Implementing CIT in Your Community

Getting Started

What you need to know about CIT and getting a program started in your community. Including guides, toolkits and FAQs. 

CIT for
Youth

A comprehensive guide to implementing CIT for Youth provides detailed information, worksheets and templates for local communities.

Find a Program

The University of Memphis CIT Center's national directory can help you find a CIT program with their State and County program map.

Partner Organizations

University of Memphis CIT Center 

The International Association of Chiefs of Police

CIT International

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