Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)

The Philadelphia Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a coordinated effort amongst the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Police Advisory Commission, Project H.O.M.E., the Family and Training Advocacy Center, and the University of Pennsylvania.

CIT training emphasizes the principles of violence prevention, de-escalation and community collaboration. The purpose of the training is to promote empathy and understanding while increasing effective communication with community members when they are in some of the most vulnerable phases of their life. The training is based on a widely-utilized and innovative model of crisis intervention.

To learn more about CIT contact Michele Dowell at 215-546-0300