SBH 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 and assist individuals to access the appropriate care and avoid entry into the prison system. Congratulations to the 19th graduating class! With this class, we’ve now surpassed 200 CIT-trained officers serving the Southside area. The next class will be held on September 29th – October 3rd!

For more information on CIT training you can contact Wanda C. Brock, Clinical Training Coordinator/CIT Coordinator with Southside Behavioral Health at 1-434-572-6916 ext. 1564.

Class Picture (left to right):
Back Row: Chief Natasha Brown, Boydton PD; Officer Cameron Waters, South Hill PD; Deputy Chad Clay, BCSO; Officer Brandon Davis, South Boston PD; Officer Korwin Ewell, South Boston PD; Deputy Desmond Drumright, HCSO.

Front Row: Wanda C. Brock, Clinical Training Coordinator/CIT Coordinator, SBH; Shelly Hendricks, MRRJ; Loria Sprague, Crisis Front Desk, SBH; Aaron Gwaltney, Brunswick E911; Jacquelynn Keaton, Halifax E911; Deputy De’Andre Craighead, MCSO; Deputy Jessie Jewell, MCSO; Alana Burton, Halifax E911; and Ireland Coleman, Crisis Case Manager, SBH.