Mental Health Awareness month is wrapping up.  The Danbury Police Department is highlighting their Crisis Intervention Team and the work that they are doing to help support and care for the members of the community who deal with mental health issues. CIT Coordinator Officer Peter Elste works closely with Crisis Intervention Clinician Scott Alvord, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and helps officers respond to calls involving mental and behavioral issues in ways that can help people connect to services.  They also provide follow up contact with people that have been involved in a police interaction recently.  Danbury Police are also sharing information about some of the many resources available including: 211 for Mobile Crisis Services for both adults and children, 911 for emergency services, and for non-emergent calls regarding mental health needs, the the DPD main line at 203-797-4611 and ask if a CIT officer is available.