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:

Much of our success is a direct result of your help. Your assistance with grant funding allowed us to get additional training. We have formed an outstanding relationship with our Emergency Service Provider. Our officer’s ability to respond to mental health calls for services have increased dramatically
— Chief James McIntyre, Stoneham Police Department

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: https://jdp-dmh.quickbase.com/db/bt5y5rxzp/

 

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: 

 

Metro Boston CIT TTAC

Co-Director: Jennifer Korn
Somerville Police Dpt.
jkorn@police.somerville.ma.us; (617) 625-6600 ext. 7283

Project Assistant: Erin Lydon
Somerville Police Dpt.
elydon@police.somerville.ma.us; (617) 625-6600 ext. 7285

Coordinator of Law Enforcement Partnerships: Sabrina Ozit
Somerville Police Dpt.
sozit@police.somerville.ma.us

https://www.metrobostoncit.org/

South Shore CIT TTAC

Co-Coordinator: Ofc. Jay St. Ives
Braintree Police Department
jstives@braintreema.gov; (781) 980-3016

Co-Coordinator: Lt. Brian Cohoon
Braintree Police Department
bcohoon@braintreema.gov;

Clinical Coordinator: Felicia Cormier
Braintree Police Department
fcormier@braintreema.gov; 857-499-0740

CIT Administrative Assistant: Jeanne Connolly
Braintree Police Department
jfconnolly@braintreema.gov; 781-794-8949

https://www.southshorecit.org/

Western MA CIT-TTAC

Director: Officer Cindy Boyle
South Hadley Police Department
boylec@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6304

Clinical Coordinator: Monica Belluci
South Hadley Police Department
belluccim@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6430

Admin & Tech Specialist: Carolyn St. Andre
South Hadley Police Department
standrec@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6431

https://westernmasscit-ttac.org/

 

Norfolk County CIT TTAC

Director: Sgt. Chris Malinn
Brookline Police Dpt.
cmalinn@brooklinema.gov; (617) 730-2240

Training Coordinator: Mishaliz Melo
Brookline Police Dpt.
mmelo@brooklinema.gov; (617) 730-2240

https://norfolkcountycit.wixsite.com/crisisintervention

Boston CIT TTAC

Co-Coordinator: Laura Palmer, LICS
Boston Police Department
laura.palmer@pd.boston.gov; (857) 289-8816

Co-Coordinator: Officer Daniel Harlow
Boston Police Department
daniel.harlow@pd.boston.gov; (857) 322-6620

Central MA CIT TTAC

Operations Director: Sondrea Surette‑Narcisse
Open Sky Community Services
sondrea.surette@openskycs.org; (774) 502-8590

Community Relations Liaison: Luis Portillo-Reyes
Open Sky Community Services
luis.portilloreyes@openskycs.org; (508) 799-9432

https://www.openskycs.org/services/cit.html

Middlesex County CIT TTAC

Program Director: Wilson Paul
wpaul@middlesexcit.com; 978-409-7349

Program Director: Kukua Amponsah
info@middlesexcit.com; 978-337-2641

https://middlesexcitttac.com/

 

Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health

Director: Sarah Abbott, PhD, LSW
William James College

Associate Director: Bonnie Cuccaro
William James College

Program Manager: Anna Sutton
William James College
anna_sutton@williamjames.edu

https://www.williamjames.edu/centers-and-services/crisis-response-and-behavioral-health/index.html