Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

CIT is a model that brings together law enforcement, mental health providers, hospitals and individuals with mental illness and their families to improve responses to people in crisis. CIT enhances communication, identifies mental health resources for assisting people in crisis, and ensures that officers get the training and support that they need.

If you or a loved one is in imminent danger to self or others, dial 911 and ask for a CIT officer, who is specially trained to use verbal de-escalation in a mental health crisis.

CIT OFFICERS IN EACH COUNTY*:

   Kauai Police Dept – 39
   Honolulu Police Dept – 247
   Maui Police Dept – 240
   Hawaii County Police Dept – 81
      *Data as of Dec, 2024

NAMI Hawaii promotes CIT programs by providing local law enforcement, mental health providers and other community leaders with training, information and support. 

How NAMI Hawaii Is Involved With CIT:

  • Serving as community partners
  • Providing education, support & awareness
  • Sharing real stories 
  • Providing feedback
  • Building community support
  • Coordinating CIT trainings and seminars for law enforcement officers
  • Honoring officers’ work
Please contact us for more information.

Resources for CIT programs: