Description
The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health & Developmental Services Office is seeking qualified agencies or training providers to facilitate Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for first responders and Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) training for community members. The training should be based on the Memphis Model, a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach. The goal is to increase awareness and ability to support individuals affected by mental health challenges in Luzerne-Wyoming Counties.
Key aspects of the training include:
• A 40-hour, structured training curriculum
• Inclusion of mental health professionals, law enforcement, and advocacy organizations
• Skills-based training in de-escalation and diversion from the justice system to treatment
• Instruction tailored for dispatch and 911 personnel
• Ongoing collaboration, follow-up support, and sustainability planning
• A two-day in-person training course for community members
Interested providers are asked to submit information addressing their organizational background, program design, training logistics, outcomes and support, and estimated cost.