Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Training Partner in Minneapolis
Since 2000, the Mental Health Crisis Response Institute has collaborated with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, educators, and community advocates to improve mental health crisis response systems. Our organization specializes in training programs that enhance safety for first responders while promoting community well-being through de-escalation techniques and collaborative intervention strategies. With over two decades of experience, we have developed evidence-based methodologies that address biological, psychological, and environmental factors contributing to mental health crises.Our team of certified trainers includes former law enforcement negotiators, crisis intervention specialists, and mental health professionals who bring practical field expertise to every training session. We maintain authoritativeness through partnerships with the Barbara Schneider Foundation and Minnesota POST Board-certified programs. Our trustworthiness is demonstrated through 98% participant satisfaction rates and verifiable outcomes showing improved crisis response effectiveness across multiple jurisdictions.
Services
Crisis Intervention Training
De-escalation Training
Customized Training Programs
Community Collaboration Workshops
POST Board Mandated Training
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have 24 years of experience in mental health crisis intervention training since 2000
- Our trainers include former law enforcement negotiators and certified CIT professionals
- We offer Minnesota POST Board-certified training programs
- 98% of participants rate our training as excellent or very good
- We provide customized training solutions for diverse organizational needs
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Services
Crisis Intervention Team Training
Our 40-hour CIT program equips law enforcement and public safety personnel with evidence-based de-escalation techniques. The training combines classroom instruction with scenario-based exercises using professional actors. Participants learn to apply the Behavior Change De-escalation stairway model in real-world crisis situations.
De-escalation Training
Customizable de-escalation programs teach practical skills for resolving crisis situations in healthcare, social services, and community settings. Our training emphasizes communication strategies, trauma-informed approaches, and safety protocols for both responders and individuals in crisis.
Customized Training Programs
We develop specialized training solutions to meet specific organizational needs. Our experts collaborate with clients to create programs addressing unique challenges in mental health crisis response across law enforcement, corrections, healthcare, and educational environments.
Community Collaboration Workshops
These workshops foster cross-sector collaboration between public safety, healthcare, and community organizations. Participants learn to build integrated response systems that prevent crises, reduce trauma, and support long-term recovery through coordinated efforts.
POST Board Mandated Training
Our Minnesota POST Board-approved curriculum meets state requirements for crisis intervention training. The program covers mandated learning objectives while providing practical skills applicable to peace officers and part-time law enforcement personnel.
People
Mark Anderson
Executive Director
Founder of the Barbara Schneider Foundation with MA in Liberal Studies from Hamline University. Leads strategic direction for mental health crisis response training programs since 2000.
LeMoine LaPointe
Project Facilitator
Specializes in community-based crisis intervention methods for tribal communities. Expert in facilitating solution-oriented dialogues that integrate cultural practices with modern de-escalation techniques.
Keith Kirby
Senior Trainer
33-year law enforcement veteran with FBI firearms certification and CIT instructor credentials. Brings practical field experience from police and corrections roles to training programs since 2012.
Questions
What types of mental health crisis training do you offer?
We provide 40-hour CIT training, de-escalation workshops, customized programs, and POST Board-certified courses for law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
How can my organization schedule training?
Contact us directly to arrange open enrollment sessions or schedule on-site training. We offer flexible scheduling for community and organizational groups.
Are your training programs certified?
Yes, our curriculum includes Minnesota POST Board-approved courses with recognized certifications for law enforcement and public safety personnel.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Minneapolis and Hennepin County, with specialized programs available for Indian Country communities and remote locations through virtual training.
What makes your training unique?
Our programs combine field-tested techniques with collaborative approaches, integrating law enforcement experience, mental health expertise, and community advocacy perspectives.
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