07/21/2025
This week, the Opelika Police Department hosted another successful Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) for professionals from Opelika Housing Authority, Chambers County Detention Facility, Alexander City Police Department, Opelika Municipal Court, and Opelika Police Department. Participants learned valuable skills and resources to better assist people experiencing crises related to mental health.
Thank you to Integrea Prevention, East Alabama Health, NAMI Alabama, Auburn University Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Auburn University Psychological Services Center, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, Valley Rescue Mission, and Rivertown Psychiatry at Opelika for lending personnel, resources, and knowledge throughout the week and thank you to Chris Greenleaf, Opelika Police Department Social Services, Officer Phillips, and Officer Bridges for leading this critical training!