Mental Health Decision Making

Using lecture, class interaction, and video this class is designed to give first responders the tools needed to effectively interact with people that suffer from mental health issues. 

This course is designed to help first responders:  (1) recognize the symptoms of mental illness, (2) de­escalate situations involving mentally ill people in crisis, and (3) seek better outcomes on calls involving mentally ill people in crisis.

This course satisfies the 8 hours of Mental Health Training required for Field Training Officers per Senate Bill 29 (SB29).  It also satisfies training as designated by Senate Bill 11 (SB11). 

This course is STC Certified. 

Tuition & Details 

• Cost: $157
• Certification Hours: 8 Hours
• POST Plan: IV

Training Session 

Registration

Classes can fill quickly, we recommend registering as early as possible. Have your training department call (562) 985-4940 or email the Center for Criminal Justice to reserve a spot. Click Request for Training to send your request.

Include the following:

• Class Name and Date
• Agency Name
• Training Manager’s Name, Email, and Phone
• Attendee Name(s)
• POST ID #
• Attendee Email Address

You will receive a confirmation email letting you know that we have registered you for the class. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, a waitlist will be established once the maximum number of students has been met.

For those participants who will be flying in, the John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport. 

Attendee General Information

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