Crisis Intervention Train the Trainer Course
Thu, Sep 28
|Karen Preservati Training Center
This is two day course that is designed to prepare previous students to become part of the CIT instructor cadre. This course is being hosted by Southern Highlands Mental Health and is not open for public registration.
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2023, 8:00 AM – Sep 29, 2023, 5:00 PM
Karen Preservati Training Center , 704 Maple St, Princeton, WV 24740, USA
About the event
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Train the Trainer Course is an intensive and specialized program designed to equip mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, and other key stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to train others in crisis intervention techniques. The primary aim of this course is to establish a network of certified trainers who can then disseminate these vital skills throughout their respective organizations and communities.
Upon successful completion of the CIT Train the Trainer Course, participants become are equipped to conduct CIT training sessions for their peers and colleagues. This training cascade creates a robust and sustainable network of crisis intervention experts, enhancing overall crisis response capabilities within organizations and communities.
Overall, the Crisis Intervention Team Train the Trainer Course plays a critical role in promoting safer and more compassionate interactions between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and individuals experiencing crisis, fostering an environment of understanding, support, and positive outcomes.