Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs are collaborations between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and mental health advocates that work to improve community responses to mental health crises. This implementation guide from CIT International outlines the steps community leaders can take to design, implement and sustain CIT programs in their communities.
Funding Source: Various grants, donations and conference fees
Authors: Usher, L., Watson, A.C., Bruno, R., Andriukaitis, S., Kamin, D., Speed, C., & Taylor, S.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises
A guide for community leaders to creating a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) approach to mental health crises.