Training and Technical Assistance Center

The Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) works collaboratively with Police Departments who are interested in implementing CIT and are in need of guidance or assistance. Our team is passionate about working with the existing records management system to establish and implement codes that can more accurately track incoming behavioral health and substance abuse calls. We also work closely with departments and aid in strengthening relationships between emergency service providers, mental health services, and community resources.

Technical Assistance Provided:

• Systematic Data Collection and Tracking

• Developing Stakeholder Relationships

• Selecting a Case Review model (HUB or HUE)

• Creating Model Policy (Response to Individuals Impacted by Behavioral Health, CIT)

• Building Department capacity (via In-House Clinician or contracted Social Agency Clinician)

• Exploring Outreach Models (In house unit, Co-response, Interdepartmental partnerships, Follow Up)

Together We Can. . .

Working side by side, the technical assistance we provide can play a vital role in assisting your department on identifying individuals who need to be connected to services. Accurate record keeping also provides context which can inform referral needs - with the goal of reducing crisis and police calls for service. Ultimately, this also impacts a department’s ability to move toward accreditation and access to other grants and resources that could increase capacity.

TTAC also offers Advanced Trainings for officers who have already taken CIT Training, and are interested in expanding awareness about various behavioral health factors, additional resources, and expanding their skills and confidence for interacting with individuals impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addiction.

Have an idea(s) for a training? Contact us at: sozit@police.somerville.ma.us.

THE Center for Police Training in Crisis Intervention

In July 2024, the Center for Police Training in Crisis Intervention launched the Department of Mental Health Jail Diversion Programs (DMH-JDP) Learning Management System (LMS). This initiative, aligned with the provisions of Mass. General Laws c.19 § 25 (2018), is designed to ensure easy access to the Center’s recommended trainings, along with other valuable educational resources.

Click here to access the LMS: DMH Learning Management System

Statewide CIT Training & Technical Assistance Centers

Metro Boston CIT TTAC provides CIT Training and Assistance with Implementation for Police Departments in the Metro Boston region. CIT is available across the state, below are other CIT TTAC programs across Massachusetts: