Great Rivers Regional CIT Council

Another blended class finished our 40 Hour CIT Level 1 class today. We love that we can teach both current officers and future officers from the Eastern Missouri Police Academy. This week our partnership with NAMI St. Louis trained officers from St.Charles, St. Louis, Warren, Montgomery Counties.

This is why we believe so strongly in the Missouri CIT Model. The tools it equips law enforcement with are invaluable.

Missouri State Patrol credits mental health crisis training for safe end to Phelps County chase The MSHP credited CIT mental health training for a trooper's actions during a chase.

We are proud of our membering agencies that were able to represent our council last Saturday.

Rain or shine, they showed up 💙 We are incredibly grateful for the officers and agencies who stood with us in support of the community at our 24th Annual NAMIWalks St. Louis!

A heartfelt thank you to: Ellisville PD, Lake St. Louis PD, O’Fallon PD, St. Peters PD, St. Charles County PD, St. Charles County Sheriff’s Department, St. Louis County PD, Wright City PD, and the St. Louis County Park Rangers for their support throughout the day.

The Great Rivers Regional CIT Council was lucky to attend this year 2026 MO CIT Council State Conference. We are always looking for more ways to serve our three counties when it comes to those living with behavioral health challenges.

Well deserved recognition for one of our favorite people and member of our council. Great job Olivia, keep it up!

Today we finished up our first 40 CIT Basic Class on 2026. We continue to be extremely successful with our blended classes made up of both cadets from the Eastern Missouri Police Academy, and attendees from the Wentzville Missouri Police Department and Missouri Highway Patrol, Compass Health Network and Lincoln County Ambulance District.

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our brothers in Christian and Webster Counties. God bless their families both red blooded and blue.

Great to see our partners at the St. Charles County Ambulance District featured on KMOV for their work with those in crisis. We are all in this together to serve our community and help those struggling with behavioral health challenges.

Last year responded to nearly
3k calls for behavioral health emergencies. Tonight, Caroline Hecker KMOV will showcase how our are partnering with St. Peters PD & other law enforcement agencies to get patients connected with the support & resources they need.

Please be aware of tomorrow's procession for Lt. Sarah McCarthy. Several of our participating agencies will be assisting with road closures in the morning and participating in the procession.

We are very excited our friends from SPPD are taking the lead and spreading the message about 988. 988 is the national su***de hotline and is a free service provided to the community and facilitated locally by Compass Health Network.

Our department recently added 988 decals to our vehicles to help raise awareness about the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling, 988 connects you with trained counselors who can provide immediate support anytime. Reaching out is a strong step toward help and healing.

Compass Health Network
Great Rivers Regional CIT Council
NAMI St. Louis

https://988lifeline.org/