Mental Health First Aid Training

MHFA is a 1-day basic training that can help law enforcement better serve those in their community who may be experiencing a mental health challenge. MHFA is designed to help participants identify signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge, so that they can connect those in crisis to appropriate treatment and community resources. This course qualifies for 8 hours of behavioral health training credits for MA E911.

• December 2, 2025 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• January 29, 2026 @ Marshfield Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• February 10, 2026 @ Marshfield Police Department (8am - 4pm)

1-day MHFA trainings available at your Department upon request

Crisis Intervention Training

CIT training is a rigorous 40-hour program spread over 5 days tailored for law enforcement professionals. It includes comprehensive training of mental illnesses, special populations, communication tactics, suicide/safety risk assessments, local community resources, officer wellness/peer support and practical application of de-escalation tactics. Guest presenters include experts from local law enforcement, Dept. of Mental Health (DMH), Boston Medical Center (BMC), Vinfen, Father Bill’s & MainSpring, Boulder Crest, Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) teams, The Boston Higashi School and more.

• October 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28, 2025 @ Barnstable Police Department (8 am - 4 pm)

• December 8, 9, 10, 15 & 16 2025 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• January 5, 6, 7, 12 & 13, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• March 9, 10, 11, 18 & 19, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• April 21, 22, 23, 27 & 28, 2026 @ Quincy Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• May 11, 12, 13, 18 & 19, 2026 @ TBD Police Department (8am - 4pm)

*Attendance at all 5 days is required

Crisis Intervention Training for Dispatchers

911 Operators play a crucial role in informing public safety response to individuals impacted by behavioral health. This 1-day program is designed to provide dispatch with an overview of the goals of CIT and the critical role dispatchers play in supporting residents and public safety. This course qualifies for 8 hours of behavioral health training credits for MA E911.

• January 22, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8 am - 4 pm)

• March 26, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

Advanced CIT: Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an 8-hour evidenced informed, modular approach to assisting individuals after a potentially traumatic event such as natural disasters, terrorism, a public health emergency or a personal crisis. Led by Sarah Gaer, MA you will learn a set of 8 core action steps that operate on the assumption of human resilience and a recognition that strong reactions to potentially traumatic events are common and normal. This training qualifies for 8 hours of behavioral health training requirements for MA E911

• TBD @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4 pm)

Advanced CIT: CIT for Youth

An expansion of the CIT model specifically designed to help law enforcement officers connect young people who need help to effective services in their community by training officers about brain development and how mental health symptoms present in youth. SROs and law enforcement officers who may deal with Youths in crisis.  Law enforcement officers attending this training must have completed the 5-day CIT training.  SROs can enroll without prior attendance in the 5-day CIT training. 

• April 6, 7 & 8, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8 am - 4 pm, last day 8am - 12pm)

Advanced CIT: ICAT De-escalation Training

De-escalation training is a free 2-day program for law enforcement, dispatchers and co-responding clinicians. This training provides participants with the skills and techniques needed to safely and effectively manage crisis situations with or without a weapon. This training qualifies for 16 hours of behavioral health training requirements for MA E911.

• January 26 & 27, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)

• February 23 & 24, 2026 @ Braintree Police Department (8am - 4pm)