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The lack of mental health crisis services across the U.S. has resulted in law enforcement officers serving as first responders to most crises. A Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is an innovative, community-based approach to improve the outcomes of these encounters.
CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) is a community program that improves responses to mental health crises by involving law enforcement, mental health and addiction professionals, and others. Learn about the history, goals, and benefits of CIT, and how to start or improve your CIT program.
1 lis 2019 · The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) model, which was developed over 30 years ago, is arguably the most well-known approach to address this issue. As discussed by Rogers and colleagues, 1 a growing body of research suggests that the CIT model is effective for at least some of its articulated goals.
This article introduces the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Model as a collaborative approach to safely and effectively address the needs of persons with mental illnesses, link them to appropriate services, and divert them from the criminal justice system if appropriate.
Learn how to start and sustain Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs, a best practice for transforming community responses to mental health crises. The guide provides examples, templates, and worksheets from CIT leaders across the US.
7 lip 2023 · Crisis intervention is a short-term (usually single session) technique used to address an immediate mental health emergency, stabilize the individual in crisis, and create and implement a safe, appropriate plan for next steps and future treatment.
28 sie 2020 · A crisis intervention team (CIT) is a first-responder model of police-based intervention that collaborates with emergency department (ED) personnel and community treatment providers to optimize acute psychiatric treatment.
