Distributed to Red Cross partners and Collaborators Throughout Southeast Wisconsin
The American Red Cross is excited to partner with NAMI Wisconsin to offer a Crisis Intervention Partner (CIP) Training for our volunteers and community partners across Southeast Wisconsin. We wanted to intentionally open seats to our partner agencies because you are often the first people individuals encounter during stressful or crisis situations — and having shared approaches across organizations helps us better support our community together.
This 16-hour, in-person training is modeled after the educational components of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs and focuses on practical skills you can use in both disaster and day-to-day interactions.
Participants who complete both days will receive a NAMI CIP certificate and CIP pin.
Training Details
Dates (attendance both days required):
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: American Red Cross, 2600 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
What You’ll Gain
- Understanding of mental health, trauma, and human behavior in crisis
- Empathetic communication and de-escalation skills
- Interactive scenarios with individuals with lived experience
- Strategies for resilience and self-care
Registration (Partner Link)
https://forms.office.com/r/aR3DEUxLbZ
Space is limited to 35 participants. If interest exceeds capacity, individuals will be placed on a waitlist. If you register and later cannot attend, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Important Notes
- In-person only (no virtual option)
- Full attendance on both days required
We’re grateful to collaborate with NAMI Wisconsin on this training and hope it helps strengthen our shared response across agencies. Please feel free to share with appropriate members of your team.
If you have any questions, contact: malysha.macfarland@redcross.org