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Thursday, August 18, 2022
FAQs for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Related Information
Criminal Mental Health Project
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What does CIT stand for?
A
Crisis Intervention Team
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What does a CIT Officer do?
A
A CIT officer responds to crisis calls involving mental health and/or substance use emergencies. CIT officers aim to de-escalate, assess, and divert to behavioral health services and support, when appropriate.
Q
What is a Police CIT Certified Coordinator or Liaison?
A
A CIT Certified Coordinator or Liaison serves as an ally to the behavioral health community, families, and advocates, and maintains open lines of communication with service providers, community partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Q
When do I call for a CIT officer?
A
When there is an emergency involving a mental health and/or substance use situation
Q
What do I do if I have a mental health emergency and need a CIT officer?
A
In the event of an emergency, call 911 and state the emergency involves a person with possible mental illness and/or substance use.
Q
What do I do if I do not have an emergency but still need help?
A
If you do not have an emergency but still need help, dial 211 for assistance with behavioral health resources and/or social services.
Q
What do I do if I do not have an emergency but need a crisis assessment or evaluation?
A
If you do not have an emergency, you may call Mobile Response Team (MRT) 24/7 at 305.774.3616. MRT will come to you wherever you are to assess the level of crisis and determine the most appropriate solution for intervention and assistance.
Q
Do I have CIT in my area?
A
Most police agencies in Miami-Dade County have CIT officers. For more detailed information, e-mail
hkaba@jud11.flcourts.org
.
Q
How can I get more information about CIT?
A
If this is not an emergency and you would like more detailed information about CIT, please e-mail Habsi W. Kaba at
hkaba@jud11.flcourts.org
.
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