Memphis Police Dept - Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) for Clients with Mental Health Emergencies

AKA:

BHC; MPD, CIT

Description:

Crisis Intervention Team officers are housed at all precincts and may be requested by dialing the nearest precinct or the non-emergency number. For urgent cases where a fast response is necessary, call Memphis Police Department Non-Emergency Number for the CIT team (901-545-2677 extension "0" and tell the dispatch this is a mental health consumer; if they are transported, the client will usually be taken to this Crisis Assessment Center); IF THE PERSON IS VIOLENT OR IN DANGER OF HURTING THEMSELVES, CALL 9-1-1 FROM YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND PROVIDE ADDRESS AND AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE SITUATION); CIT officers have special training to respond to emergencies involving residents with mental health issues; their training is based on national models in conjunction with NAMI.

Hours:

24/7

Intake Process:

Call your nearest police precinct, non-emergency number, or 9-1-1 for help

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Anyone in Memphis in mental health crisis in danger of harming themselves or others

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 11, 2023

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Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)