Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Mental Health America provides training programs for first responders focused on safe and effective interaction with persons who are mentally ill and in crisis. We utilize the “Memphis Model” also known as CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) and a model created by the City of Cincinnati known as MHRT (Mental Health Response Team). The Hamilton County CIT team has experienced great success and is recognized as a leader in emergency response to mental illness in the State of Ohio. The team is focused on continuous improvement and serving citizens through caring, efficient, and effective response.
CIT is not just for police officers but also beneficial for all types of first responders. We know that CIT increases safety for the first responder, the individual they are responding to, and the surrounding community. Hamilton County CIT is funded in part by the Hamilton County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, The City of Cincinnati, and private donations. Program Contact: ashaw@mhankyswoh.org
2023 CIT 40-hour Training Dates:
May 15-19 | August 7-11 | October 9-13
CIT for Emergency Communications:
April 10-11 CANCELLED | June 5-6 | November 2-3
Advanced CIT: De-Escalation
Qualifies for 8 hours of CPTs
April 27 | June 14
Advanced CIT Mini Series:
Lunch & Learns held via Zoom every second Friday from 12 - 1:30 PM EST beginning January 2023 until July 2023.
April- Working with the Local Refugee Population
May- Working with the Local Latino Population
June- Working with Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
July- Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Click here for more information | Click here to join via Zoom
Wellness Courses:
Regulation & Resilience for First Responders
Female First Responders Series
CIT Newsletters:
February 2022 | April 2022 | June 2022 | September 2022 | November 2022
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MHA Training Policy Change
In order to utilize resources and funding to the best of our ability, as well as ensure that there is fair opportunity for all to attend trainings, MHA will be implementing a late cancellation/ no show policy. Beginning January 1, 2022, there will be a $25 late cancellation/ no show fee for CIT trainings. Cancellations for training must be made at least 48 hours before the start of the training in order to avoid the fee. Fees will be invoiced to the attendee by email within 1 week of the missed training. Please contact Amanda Shaw (Program Director) with questions regarding this policy.
