CIT

The Missouri Department of Corrections Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program enhances the safety and well-being of residents and staff through its mission to Identify, Divert, and Connect. The program focuses on identifying individuals in crisis, diverting them from harmful outcomes, and connecting them to appropriate mental health resources, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care. Key principles include Behavioral Health Education to deepen understanding of mental health issues, Advanced Communication Skills for effective crisis interactions, and a commitment to officer self-care. By prioritizing these initiatives, the CIT program promotes a better trauma-informed approach that enhances overall mental health support within the correctional system.