Crisis Intervention Team Training Provider

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is soliciting proposals from qualified independent organizations to provide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training. The training program aims to provide education, tools, and resources for local/municipal and state law enforcement, first responders, and behavioral health clinicians on how to interact and engage with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Providing a comprehensive training program for law enforcement and first responders • Improving the response to individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction crisis • Partnering with local/municipal and state law enforcement, first responders, and behavioral health clinicians • Delivering a statewide CIT Training program The ideal applicant will have experience in providing similar training programs, a strong understanding of behavioral health crisis management, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.