South Shore CIT-TTAC
Promoting and Facilitating Mental Health Training for Law Enforcement
Mission Statement
At the South Shore Regional Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center “CIT-TTAC”, we embrace a community policing model focused on enhancing emergency responses for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our Crisis Intervention Team “CIT” approach integrates a comprehensive 40-hour training program for law enforcement officers with collaborative partnerships between police departments and local community service providers. Together, we strive to foster a safer and more supportive environment for those in crisis, ensuring compassionate and effective responses within our communities.
Communities Served
The South Shore Regional CIT-TTAC is based out of Braintree, MA and serves the towns and cities within Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable and Bristol counties. If you would like to develop, or strengthen your community’s Crisis Intervention Team, contact southshorecit@braintreema.gov
This project is supported through funding from Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Upcoming Trainings
Find opportunities to engage in or attend upcoming Crisis Intervention Team Trainings
Officer Jay St. Ives Receives Commendation for Crisis Intervention and Mental Health Work
On February 23rd 2021, Officer Jay St. Ives received the Commendation for Excellence in CIT from Brookline Police Lt. Jennifer Paster, Brookline Police Sgt. Chris Malinn and clinician Annabel Lane.
Officer St. Ives has led Mental Health First Aid training for officers in Braintree as well as in other towns in Norfolk and Plymouth Counties. Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois said “Officer St. Ives has shown admirable dedication to helping those struggling with mental health issues, substance use and more. He has also had an important and valuable role in training fellow officers in crisis intervention and mental health response, which are difficult aspects of an officer’s job. Officer St. Ives is incredibly deserving of this commendation and we are pleased to see him recognized for his work.”
In 2022, Officer St. Ives will continue the Mental Health First Aid and CIT trainings for officers year round in the southeastern Massachusetts area.