ILETSB - Intro to CIT Training - Mental Health Awareness & Response

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Capacity: 25 - Available: 25
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Instructor Location:
John Wood Community College - Southeast Education Center
39637 260th Avenue
Pittsfield, IL
Instructor: Mr. Benson is currently the course coordinator for the Critical Incident
Training (CIT) throughout the State of Illinois. Mr. Benson is also the
Co-owner and clinician with Real Change Clinical Services in Bloomington, IL
and is a Clinical Supervisor for Specialty Courts with McClean County Court Services.

Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
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PLEASE CLICK ON DOWNLOAD FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONLaw enforcement officers have an important role to play in their interactions with community members. This means responding to incidents with individuals who have mental health issues, including diagnosed mental illness. This 8-hour course is meant to provide law enforcement officers with an awareness of mental health issues including a history of the mental health system, types of mental illness, signs and symptoms, common treatments and medications, and the potential interactions law enforcement may have on a regular basis with these individuals, their families, and service providers