CIT Companion Course for Teachers
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CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) is a nationally recognized program that teaches law enforcement safe and effective approaches to handling crisis incidents involving a mentally ill individual. This CIT Companion Training for Teachers will provide teachers and other school personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively when a student is experiencing a
behavioral health crisis. The training
will be conducted under the instructional supervision of local behavioral
health professionals and law enforcement officers. The training will offer practical information
for teachers and school personnel about how to interact and de-escalate
students in the classroom. At the
conclusion of the 3-day training, the participants will be able to interact
effectively with students in crisis and will understand the local community
resources available to students and their families.
Training Topics Include
The CIT Companion Course for Teachers is made possible by funds from the Tri-County Mental Health Levy. |
24-Hour Crisis Hotline 800.351.7347
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help,
call the Tri-County CRISIS Hotline 800.351.7347 The 24-Hour Crisis Hotline serves residents of Miami, Darke, and Shelby counties in Ohio. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988, chat at 988lifeline.org In crisis but can't talk? Crisis Text Line Text 4Hope to 741741 |
Tri-County Board of Recovery and
Mental Health Services 1280 N. County Road 25A, Suite #1 Troy, OH 45373 937.335.7727 | FAX 937.335.8816 Email us at [email protected] M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Closed federal holidays. Services provided are funded in whole or in part by your continued support of the Tri-County Mental Health Levy.
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer |