The Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) works collaboratively with Police Departments who are interested in implementing CIT and are in need of guidance or assistance. Our team is passionate about working with the existing records management system to establish and implement codes that can more accurately track incoming behavioral health and substance abuse calls. We also work closely with departments and aid in strengthening relationships between emergency service providers, mental health services, and community resources.
Technical Assistance Provided:
Developing Stakeholder Relationships
Selecting a Case Review model (HUB or HUE)
Creating Model Policy (Response to Individuals Impacted by Behavioral Health, CIT)
Building Department capacity (via In-House Clinician or contracted Social Agency Clinician)
Exploring Outreach Models (In house unit, Co-response, Interdepartmental partnerships, Follow Up)
“Much of our success is a direct result of your help. Your assistance with grant funding allowed us to get additional training. We have formed an outstanding relationship with our Emergency Service Provider. Our officer’s ability to respond to mental health calls for services have increased dramatically”
Together We Can. . .
Working side by side, the technical assistance we provide can play a vital role in assisting your department on identifying individuals who need to be connected to services. Accurate record keeping also provides context which can inform referral needs - with the goal of reducing crisis and police calls for service. Ultimately, this also impacts a department’s ability to move toward accreditation and access to other grants and resources that could increase capacity.
TTAC also offers Advanced Trainings for officers who have already taken CIT Training, and are interested in expanding awareness about various behavioral health factors, additional resources, and expanding their skills and confidence for interacting with individuals impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addiction.
Have an idea(s) for a training? Contact us at: sozit@police.somerville.ma.us.
Statewide CIT Training & Technical Assistance Centers
Metro Boston CIT TTAC provides CIT Training and Assistance with Implementation for Police Departments in the Metro Boston region. CIT is available across the state, below are other CIT TTAC programs across Massachusetts:
Metro Boston CIT TTAC
Director: Patty Contente
Somerville Police Dpt.
pcontente@police.somerville.ma.us; (617) 625-6600 ext. 7281
Co-Director: Jennifer Korn
Somerville Police Dpt.
jkorn@police.somerville.ma.us; (617) 625-6600 ext. 7283
Project Assistant: Erin Lydon
Somerville Police Dpt.
elydon@police.somerville.ma.us; (617) 625-6600 ext. 7285
Coordinator of Law Enforcement Partnerships: Sabrina Ozit
Somerville Police Dpt.
sozit@police.somerville.ma.us
https://www.metrobostoncit.org/
South Shore CIT TTAC
Co-Coordinator: Ofc. Jay St. Ives
Braintree Police Department
jstives@braintreema.gov; (781) 980-3016
Co-Coordinator: Lt. Brian Cohoon
Braintree Police Department
bcohoon@braintreema.gov;
Clinical Coordinator: Felicia Cormier
Braintree Police Department
fcormier@braintreema.gov; 857-499-0740
CIT Administrative Assistant: Jeanne Connolly
Braintree Police Department
jfconnolly@braintreema.gov; 781-794-8949
https://www.southshorecit.org/
Western MA CIT-TTAC
Director: Officer Cindy Boyle
South Hadley Police Department
boylec@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6304
Clinical Coordinator: Monica Belluci
South Hadley Police Department
belluccim@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6430
Admin & Tech Specialist: Carolyn St. Andre
South Hadley Police Department
standrec@southhadleypolice.org; (413) 538-8231 ext. 6431
Norfolk County CIT TTAC
Director: Sgt. Chris Malinn
Brookline Police Dpt.
cmalinn@brooklinema.gov; (617) 730-2240
Training Coordinator: Mishaliz Melo
Brookline Police Dpt.
mmelo@brooklinema.gov; (617) 730-2240
https://norfolkcountycit.wixsite.com/crisisintervention
Boston CIT TTAC
Co-Coordinator: Laura Palmer, LICS
Boston Police Department
laura.palmer@pd.boston.gov; (857) 289-8816
Co-Coordinator: Officer Daniel Harlow
Boston Police Department
daniel.harlow@pd.boston.gov; (857) 322-6620
Central MA CIT TTAC
Operations Director: Sondrea Surette‑Narcisse
Open Sky Community Services
sondrea.surette@openskycs.org; (774) 502-8590
Community Relations Liaison: Luis Portillo-Reyes
Open Sky Community Services
luis.portilloreyes@openskycs.org; (508) 799-9432
Middlesex County CIT TTAC
Program Director: Wilson Paul
wpaul@middlesexcit.com; 978-409-7349
Program Director: Kukua Amponsah
info@middlesexcit.com; 978-337-2641
Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health
Director: Sarah Abbott, PhD, LSW
William James College
Associate Director: Bonnie Cuccaro
William James College
Program Manager: Anna Sutton
William James College
anna_sutton@williamjames.edu
https://www.williamjames.edu/centers-and-services/crisis-response-and-behavioral-health/index.html