CIT NJ

03/19/2026

🚨 CIT-NJ in Action: Building Safer Communities Every Day 🚨

Every day across New Jersey, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT-NJ) trained officers and mental health professionals are working side-by-side to respond to individuals in crisis with compassion, skill, and understanding.

CIT-NJ isn’t just training—it’s a partnership. A commitment to de-escalation, safety, and connecting people to the help they need instead of the justice system, when appropriate.

💙 Together, we are:
✔ Reducing stigma around mental health
✔ Improving outcomes for individuals in crisis
✔ Strengthening trust between communities and first responders

Behind every call is a person, a family, and a chance to make a difference.

👏 Thank you to all of our CIT-NJ officers, clinicians, dispatchers, and community partners who continue to lead with professionalism and heart.

03/19/2026

Today, we honor Saint Joseph's Day, a day rooted in compassion, humility, and service to others.

At CIT-NJ, these values are at the heart of everything we do. Just as St. Joseph is recognized as a protector and provider, our Crisis Intervention Team members work every day to protect, support, and uplift individuals in our communities—especially those facing mental health challenges.

This day also reminds us of the importance of caring for the vulnerable, strengthening community partnerships, and leading with empathy in every interaction.

We are grateful for the dedication of our law enforcement officers, clinicians, dispatchers, and community partners who embody these principles year-round.

💚 Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful St. Joseph’s Day.

03/19/2026

Celebrate the life of Judith Banes, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Becker Funeral Home.

03/19/2026

Conference aims to combat stigma, offer support and resources With the goal of educating about the scope of the mental health crisis, reducing stigma around mental illness and offering resources for individuals and their families, the New Jersey Catholic Conference is partnering with the state’s C...

03/19/2026

During a visit at Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill discussed mental health for kids and online safety.

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

Just your friendly neighborhood mental health clinicians reporting for duty!

Did you know in NJ mental health clinicians are embedded within local municipalities and also Crisis Negotiation and SWAT teams?

They drill together with the common goal of preserving safety, life and community health. Picture here are our our Bergen County Team.

Add your team.

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

CIT-NJ is proud to support the upcoming Pinwheels of Hope event hosted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. 💙

This meaningful event honors hope, resilience, and healing, while raising awareness about the impact of trauma and the strength of our communities when we come together to support one another.

We encourage our partners, colleagues, and community members to join us as we turn pinwheels from trauma toward a brighter future.

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Gov. James J. Florio Building

Events like this remind us that awareness, compassion, and collaboration are essential in building trauma-informed communities. Your presence helps show support for survivors and for the professionals working every day to bring hope and healing.

We hope to see you there. Together, we can keep the pinwheels turning toward hope.