TRAININGS & EVENTS
Stay informed about upcoming West Virginia Crisis Intervention Team training sessions and events designed to equip first responders with the tools they need to handle crises safely and effectively. Share these events with your networks to help spread critical crisis response knowledge.
(CLOSED) 40 hour CIT Training - Buckhannon
Registration is now closed. To be added to the waitlist, contact:
Kimbra Wachob, CIT Coordinator
304-613-1101
klwachob@upshurcounty.org
Combat Care and De-Escalation Training
Thanks to the Nicholas County Sheriff's Department for hosting the "Combat Care and De-Escalation" training for first responders.
This course provided valuable instruction to strengthens officers' ability to respond effectively and safely during critical incidents.
CIT Training for Trainers
Registrants must:
Attend all five days
Have CIT Coordinator Certification OR be able to present a statement from the Certified CIT Coordinator with whom they work
Have already successfully completed 40-hour CIT first responder training
Boone County WV CIT Presentation
Please join together with local community leaders to learn about WV Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs and how these community collaborations are creating safer, more appropriate and better outcomes for first responders and for individuals in crisis.
Free CIT Training for 911 Dispatchers
Free CIT Training for 911 Dispatchers!
911 Dispatchers play a crucial role in connecting individuals to appropriate behavioral health services, such as crisis hotlines and mental healthcare providers when it is appropriate and safe to do so.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) certified Dispatchers are also better able to provide first responders essential information to ensure a safer and more effective response.
This 8-hour training will be held over two days:
Day Two:
June 26th | 8am – Noon
(includes breakfast)
Day One:
June 25th | 1pm – 5pm
Poster for print
CIT SUMMIT
JUNE 23–25
TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING FOR WV COMMUNITY LEADERS
WV Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs improve crisis response by uniting law enforcement, first responders, and mental health professionals. Join state leaders to learn from experts, explore models, and get program updates. This training and networking event is ideal for policy and decision-makers, as well as leaders in first response and behavioral health.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
KEVIN BRIGGS
“Guardian of the Golden Gate”
Kevin Briggs is a trained negotiator and mental health advocate whose story and experiences have been featured in various media outlets, including a TED Talk, The New Yorker, Men’s Health, and People Magazine. His book, “Guardian of the Golden Gate”, was released in July 2015.
A retired sergeant with the California Highway Patrol, Briggs spent many years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge. Using compassion and listening skills, he helped several hundred individuals choose life. His challenging yet rewarding work earned him the nickname "Guardian of the Golden Gate."
CIT Training - Wheeling
CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING
Law Enforcement
Continuing Education
Credits Available!