MO CIT Council

10/03/2025

MO CIT was truly honored to join the Great Rivers CIT Council for their annual banquet. What a gift it was to come together, celebrate hard work, and recognize the incredible impact of our partners. The council did a remarkable job honoring the dedication of local law enforcement and mental health professionals who serve their community with courage and compassion.

We are grateful for the chance to share a meal, share stories, and strengthen the bonds that unite us as brothers and sisters in this mission. Great Rivers CIT, thank you for leading with heart and commitment you remind us of the power of collaboration and hope.

Until we meet again next year, keep carrying the torch of service and shining light into your communities. 💙

10/01/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
We are thrilled to officially welcome Rebecca Stone to the Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Council!

Rebecca has been with us for a few months and is already making a positive impact in her role as our new CIT Training Specialist. Her passion, expertise, and dedication to supporting our mission are genuinely inspiring.

Please join us in giving Rebecca a warm welcome to the MO CIT family!

Missouri Behavioral Health Council

10/01/2025

🌟 October CIT Council Shoutout 🌟

This month, we proudly spotlight Officer Martika Hitt and CBHL Taylor Johnson (Compass), who recently demonstrated the very best of collaboration during a complex community call. Working side by side with EMS, Fire, DHSS, and Code Enforcement, they coordinated efforts to secure medical care, safe housing, long-term supports, and mental health resources for those involved. Their teamwork ensured that every need was addressed with dignity and compassion.

While this call reflects just one moment, it captures the heart of the collaboration they seek every day. Officer Hitt and Taylor have set a standard in their community, building partnerships that extend beyond law enforcement to create a network of care. Their focus is always on bringing people together, breaking down silos, and ensuring that every person has access to the support they need.
With humility and empathy, they pour themselves into serving others, whether through direct response, training, or community engagement. Their joy is found in helping people, and our counties are genuinely blessed to have their leadership. 💕

✨ Here’s to Officer Hitt and Taylor Johnson—thank you for leading with compassion, collaborating with purpose, and pouring yourselves into your communities and each other! ✨

Send a message to learn more

09/29/2025

🚨 Basic Crisis Intervention Training – Springfield, MO 🚨

Strengthen your skills and build stronger community connections—all at no cost.

📋 Register now: https://ozarksareacit.wufoo.com/forms/z1qup0dm05cy61n/

Help keep our communities safe and supported—share this free training with fellow first responders and public-safety professionals. 💙

Join us for a Basic Crisis Intervention Training designed specifically for law enforcement and other first responders. 🚓 🚒 🚑

🧠 Learn how to:
✔️ Recognize signs of mental health crises
✔️ De-escalate crisis situations
✔️ Communicate with empathy and confidence
✔️ Connect individuals to the right resources

💼 Cost: FREE
📋 Register Now: https://ozarksareacit.wufoo.com/forms/z1qup0dm05cy61n/

09/26/2025

This job changes you. The sights we see, the things we carry, and the weight of every call don’t just disappear when we clock out. Too many of us try to shoulder it alone, and too many of our brothers and sisters are gone because of it.

Today isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a call to break the silence. Asking for help isn’t weakness; it’s courage. It’s choosing to fight for your life and the people who love you. Those of us at MO CIT have sat in a patrol car feeling the weight in our chest and we know we are not the only ones. If you’re there now, please listen: you are not alone.

➡️ Reach out to a peer officer, a trusted friend, or one of the 24/7 supports that understand first responders:
• 988 (Press 1 for Veterans & First Responders)
• Copline (1-800-267-5463) – confidential peer support
• Text BLUE to 741741

Let’s look out for each other the way we look out for our communities. Check in on your partners. Share resources. Speak up when something feels off. One conversation could save a life. 💙

To every officer carrying invisible wounds, and to every spouse, sibling, child, or partner who has lost someone they love, we hold you in our hearts today.

You are not alone. We are with you, and we will keep showing up.

09/17/2025

🚑 🚒 🚓💙 MO CIT is at the First Responder Wellness Conference! 💙🚓 🚒 🚑

We’re excited to connect with first responders, mental health professionals, and community partners this week at the First Responder Wellness Conference.

Stop by our table to learn how crisis intervention training supports mental health, strengthens community partnerships, and helps keep both responders and the public safe.

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities—one conversation at a time. ♥️

09/12/2025

The mental health of law enforcement is closely tied to the wellness of our communities. The Missouri Behavioral Health Conference brings together providers, first responders, and community partners to share knowledge and strengthen resilience across our state. Missouri CIT is proud to be part of this effort by preparing officers to respond with compassion during crises while also supporting their wellness and peer connections.

We are especially grateful to our local CIT Councils for the dedication and heart they show every day. Your work makes Missouri safer, healthier, and more connected. 💙

09/11/2025

On this September 11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the families forever changed. We honor the extraordinary courage of the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless heroes who continue to protect and serve today. Their bravery and sacrifice remind us to stand united, care for one another, and never take a single day for granted. 🤍

09/09/2025

To our Missouri first responders, today we celebrate not only the work you do but also the immeasurable partnership you share with 988.

Every day you stand on the front lines, meeting people in their most vulnerable moments. You bring safety, calm, and compassion when crisis feels overwhelming. In those same moments, 988 stands alongside you, providing a lifeline of hope, guidance, and care. Together, you form a partnership that reaches people wherever they are, whether during an emergency call, a quiet conversation, or a midnight phone line.

This connection is powerful. You provide the steady presence in the field, and 988 offers continued support long after the call ends. Side by side, you remind our communities that help is always available and that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

Your courage and dedication save lives every day. And with 988 as your partner, your impact stretches even further, bringing comfort, healing, and hope across Missouri.

On National 988 Day, know that your service matters, your sacrifices are seen, and your partnership with 988 makes a lasting difference. Thank you for all that you do to protect and care for the people of our state. Missouri is stronger, safer, and more hopeful because of you. 💙

09/08/2025

🚨 CIT Training Opportunity! 🚨

The SEMO CIT Council is hosting a FREE 40-hour Basic CIT Training this fall!

📅 Dates: Five consecutive Wednesdays — Oct. 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 12
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Perry County Joint Justice Center, Perryville, MO

To register, email Savannah Musgrove at smartin@cccntnr.com

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

09/04/2025

🚨 Registration is Open! 🚨

Join us for the FREE 40-hour Basic Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training hosted by the Ozarks Area CIT Council.

📅 October 13–17, 2025
📍 Springfield Police Department
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

👉 Register here: https://ozarksareacit.wufoo.com/forms/z1qup0dm05cy61n/

Spots are limited—sign up today!