Crisis Intervention Team Training
Southside Behavioral Health Completes 21st CIT Core Training Despite Winter Weather Challenges
Southside Behavioral Health recently completed its 21st 40-hour Core Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, welcoming participants from local law enforcement agencies, Sheriff’s Offices, hospital security, and the Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ). This training cycle was unique, as a week of snow created scheduling challenges throughout the course. Despite the weather-related disruptions, both participants and…
Read MoreSBH Hosts 20th CIT Training
Last week Southside Behavioral Health hosted its 20th 40-hour Core Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, bringing together participants from local law enforcement agencies, Sheriff’s Offices, 911 dispatch, Sentara Security, and the Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ). This milestone class reflects ongoing collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals dedicated to improving crisis response…
Read MoreSBH Hosts 19th Crisis Intervention Team Training
Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted its 19th 40-hour core training class for the CIT Program. The participants were made up of local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, 911 operators, and MRRJ (Meherrin River Regional Jail). The Instructors continue to be a combination of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals who cover topics relative to crisis intervention…
Read MoreCIT Brunch: Honoring Our Law Enforcement Partners
Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted two appreciation brunches to recognize and thank local law enforcement for their ongoing support of our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training. Held quarterly, CIT is an intensive 40-hour program that builds vital connections between law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency departments, and individuals living with mental illness and their…
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Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted its 18th 40-hour core training class for the CIT Program. The participants were made up of local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, Hospital Security, 911 operators, and MRRJ (Meherrin River Regional Jail). The Instructors continue to be a combination of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals who cover topics relative to…
Read MoreSBH hosts 17th CIT Training
Southside Behavioral Health recently hosted its 17th 40-hour core training class for the CIT Program. The participants were made up of local law enforcement, Sheriff’s Offices, State Police, Hospital Security, 911 operators, and MRRJ (Meherrin River Regional Jail). The Instructors continue to be a combination of Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals who cover…
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