The CIT academy is based on the Memphis model. Its purpose is to assist first responders (law enforcement officers), detention staff, and dispatchers in engaging, assessing, and assisting individuals in crisis with mental and/or co-occurring substance disorders.  CIT is a 40-hour evidence-based training that encompasses tools and skills needed for first responders, detention staff, and dispatchers to better manage individuals presenting with mental health and/or    co-occurring substance disorders.  The training exposes the participants to materials and experiences from trained mental health and medical professionals to better prepare them to effectively and safely work with this unique population.  This training is for all Law Enforcement officers, Detention Officers, and Dispatchers in the State of Montana.

Topics include: suicide assessment and intervention, substance abuse and dual diagnosis, introduction to mental illness, psychotropic medications, legal issues, elderly and children’s issues, developmental disabilities, intervention strategies, scenario training, and site visits.

POST certified

Pre-registration is required  –  Limited space available

Register: Chelsey Pengra (406) 580-2130 or [email protected]