Mississippi CIT Association

Mississippi CIT Association is a non-profit organization comprised of law enforcement, corrections, the mental health community, and advocacy groups to provide standardized training, support, and education in responding to those affected by mental illness and/or those who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Goals:

 Increase the use of standardized training, support, and education in responding to those living

with, affected by, or experiencing mental health disorder, substance use disorder, and co-

occurring disorder.

 Build on strong partnerships between law enforcement, mental health and substance abuse

provider agencies, advocacy groups, health care providers, and individuals and families

affected by mental illness.

 Bring together members of law enforcement, corrections, advocacy groups, and the mental

health community by hosting social and charity events promote efficiency in local government

by encouraging the employment of city/county managers and administrators professionally

trained for the technical job of administration.

 Seek to assist law enforcement agencies and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)

who wish to build a CIT program from the ground up by providing standardized guidelines and

training for crisis intervention.

Mississippi Registered 501(c)3 Charity:

EIN:33-3534665

Mississippi Charity Number: 5549469