THANK YOU to all who attended and participated in the 2025 CIT International Conference. 

By all accounts it was a big success with over 1500 CIT Champions in attendance.

We couldn’t have done it without you. Your support not only made the conference a success, but also strengthens our shared mission moving forward.

Here are some things people said about their experience:

"Successful, inspiring and motivational event"

"Great conference!!!! Would definately return!"

"The dedication and family atmosphere was amazing"

"This was my first conference and its was a great experience"

"Can't wait till next year"

AND, speaking of next year, stay tuned for information about the 2026 CIT International Conference in Orlando, FL  Aug. 10 - 12 at Rosen Shingles Creek Resort .

BUT, do mark your calendar to hold these dates and start making plans to attend!

2025 Upcoming Trainings

CIT International has set up several trainings in 2025.  These trainings include:

CIT Support for 911

CIT Coordinator Certification

CIT Curriculum Train the Trainer

Click on any of the trainings above to learn more and see upcoming dates 

OR

Scroll to the calendar to see available training dates. 

Interested in bringing CIT Curriculum Train the Trainer to your community?

CIT International will come to your community to help you develop your CIT training team for effective CIT training as part of your CIT Program

For more information contact:  Marianne Halbert, Programs Manager at

marianne.halbert@citinternational.org

For further information, click on the slide below!

What is CIT?

Calendar of Training and Events

Upcoming Events

    • 09 Jul 2025
    • 1:00 AM
    • 31 Dec 2025
    • 12:00 AM
    • Virtual
    Register

    This virtual on-demand course is a refresher on the important role a CIT Coordinator has in improving crisis response. We will review the core elements and best practices of the Memphis Model CIT program. There are short exams to conclude the course in order to receive your certificate.

    By participating in this course and successfully passing the required testing, you will be recognized and certified as a CIT coordinator for three years. In addition to receiving the certification, you will receive membership into CIT International for as long as your certification remains valid. Additionally, you will have access to online resources only available to currently certified CIT coordinators.

    Recertification must be completed by attending continuing education sponsored by CIT International prior to the 3-year Coordinator certification 90-day grace period expiration date.

    • 03 Sep 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 04 Sep 2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    NOTE: THE TIME ZONE LISTED IS MOUNTAIN TIME (MT)

    Class starts both days: 3:00 pm PT; 4:00 pm MT; 5:00 pm CT and 6:00 pm ET

    CIT Support Training for 911 is an 8-hour course of instruction that is delivered virtually in two four-hour sessions conducted on consecutive days.  The instruction prepares the 911 call-taker to identify the possibility of the call being mental health related, utilize techniques to reduce the emotional level of the caller, and triage the call to dispatch appropriate services or complete a warm handoff to crisis services.  If it is determined to dispatch CIT patrol officers, this training will assist in understanding what information should be gathered and relayed to the responding officer.  All attendees will participate in scenario based training to practice the skills taught and receive feedback from the instructors.

    Attendees must be able to participate by audio and video with camera to attend this course.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 15 Sep 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Tempe, 1780 W. Ranch Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
    • 1
    Register


    PLEASE NOTE:  This class is being held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Phoenix Tempe, Tempe, AZ

    For hotel reservations at the discounted rate of $134.00 CLICK HERE

    NOTE:  Using our group block reservation gives you the lowest rate and helps us fulfill our contractual obligation.

    YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED AS A CIT COORDINATOR TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

    This course of instruction is to prepare CIT Certified Coordinators to develop and deliver the 40-hour CIT/CRIT law enforcement training in their community.  

    Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion for the train-the-trainer course, a USB drive containing all of the materials required to conduct a CIT/CRIT 40-hour training, and online access to those materials for as long as they remain certified as a CIT Coordinator.


    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 60 days but more than 30 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%.  Due to limited class size and financial commitment to conduct this course, there is no refund for cancelations less than 31 days prior to the start of the course.

    • 15 Sep 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 16 Sep 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 8
    Register

    NOTE:  This class starts at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.  Here are the start times for the various time zones:

    8:00 AM - PT; 9:00 AM - MT; 10:00 AM - CT; 11:00 AM - ET

    By attending this course and successfully passing the required testing, you will be recognized and certified as a CIT coordinator for three years. In addition to receiving the certification, you will receive membership into CIT International for as long as your certification remains valid. Additionally, you will have access to online resources only available to currently certified CIT coordinators.  

    Those originally becoming certified will receive a hard copy of  "Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises". 

    Recertification must be completed by attending continuing education sponsored by CIT International during the third year of the coordinator's certification.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 18 Sep 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 19 Sep 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    NOTE:  THE TIME ZONE LISTED IS MOUNTAIN TIME (MT).  

    This course starts at 8:00 am PT; 9:00 am MT; 10:00 am CT and 11:00 am ET

    CIT Support Training for 911 is an 8-hour course of instruction that is delivered virtually in two four-hour sessions conducted on consecutive days.  The instruction prepares the 911 call-taker to identify the possibility of the call being mental health related, utilize techniques to reduce the emotional level of the caller, and triage the call to dispatch appropriate services or complete a warm handoff to crisis services.  If it is determined to dispatch CIT patrol officers, this training will assist in understanding what information should be gathered and relayed to the responding officer.  All attendees will participate in scenario based training to practice the skills taught and receive feedback from the instructors.

    Attendees must be able to participate by audio and video with camera to attend this course.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.


    • 01 Oct 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 02 Oct 2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 3
    Register

    NOTE: THE TIME ZONE LISTED IS MOUNTAIN TIME (MT)

    Class starts both days: 3:00 pm PT; 4:00 pm MT; 5:00 pm CT and 6:00 pm ET

    CIT Support Training for 911 is an 8-hour course of instruction that is delivered virtually in two four-hour sessions conducted on consecutive days.  The instruction prepares the 911 call-taker to identify the possibility of the call being mental health related, utilize techniques to reduce the emotional level of the caller, and triage the call to dispatch appropriate services or complete a warm handoff to crisis services.  If it is determined to dispatch CIT patrol officers, this training will assist in understanding what information should be gathered and relayed to the responding officer.  All attendees will participate in scenario based training to practice the skills taught and receive feedback from the instructors.

    Attendees must be able to participate by audio and video with camera to attend this course.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 16 Oct 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 17 Oct 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 14
    Register

    NOTE:  THE TIME ZONE LISTED IS MOUNTAIN TIME (MT).  

    This course starts at 8:00 am PT; 9:00 am MT; 10:00 am CT and 11:00 am ET

    CIT Support Training for 911 is an 8-hour course of instruction that is delivered virtually in two four-hour sessions conducted on consecutive days.  The instruction prepares the 911 call-taker to identify the possibility of the call being mental health related, utilize techniques to reduce the emotional level of the caller, and triage the call to dispatch appropriate services or complete a warm handoff to crisis services.  If it is determined to dispatch CIT patrol officers, this training will assist in understanding what information should be gathered and relayed to the responding officer.  All attendees will participate in scenario based training to practice the skills taught and receive feedback from the instructors.

    Attendees must be able to participate by audio and video with camera to attend this course.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.


    • 20 Oct 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 21 Oct 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 34
    Register

    NOTE:  This class starts at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.  Here are the start times for the various time zones:

    8:00 AM - PT; 9:00 AM - MT; 10:00 AM - CT; 11:00 AM - ET

    By attending this course and successfully passing the required testing, you will be recognized and certified as a CIT coordinator for three years. In addition to receiving the certification, you will receive membership into CIT International for as long as your certification remains valid. Additionally, you will have access to online resources only available to currently certified CIT coordinators.  

    Those originally becoming certified will receive a hard copy of  "Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises". 

    Recertification must be completed by attending continuing education sponsored by CIT International during the third year of the coordinator's certification.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 05 Nov 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 06 Nov 2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 11
    Register

    NOTE: THE TIME ZONE LISTED IS MOUNTAIN TIME (MT)

    Class starts both days: 3:00 pm PT; 4:00 pm MT; 5:00 pm CT and 6:00 pm ET

    CIT Support Training for 911 is an 8-hour course of instruction that is delivered virtually in two four-hour sessions conducted on consecutive days.  The instruction prepares the 911 call-taker to identify the possibility of the call being mental health related, utilize techniques to reduce the emotional level of the caller, and triage the call to dispatch appropriate services or complete a warm handoff to crisis services.  If it is determined to dispatch CIT patrol officers, this training will assist in understanding what information should be gathered and relayed to the responding officer.  All attendees will participate in scenario based training to practice the skills taught and receive feedback from the instructors.

    Attendees must be able to participate by audio and video with camera to attend this course.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 17 Nov 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 18 Nov 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
    • 43
    Register

    NOTE:  This class starts at 9:00 AM Mountain Time.  Here are the start times for the various time zones:

    8:00 AM - PT; 9:00 AM - MT; 10:00 AM - CT; 11:00 AM - ET

    By attending this course and successfully passing the required testing, you will be recognized and certified as a CIT coordinator for three years. In addition to receiving the certification, you will receive membership into CIT International for as long as your certification remains valid. Additionally, you will have access to online resources only available to currently certified CIT coordinators.  

    Those originally becoming certified will receive a hard copy of  "Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises". 

    Recertification must be completed by attending continuing education sponsored by CIT International during the third year of the coordinator's certification.

    Payments:  Payment for the course must be paid within 15 days of the course unless other arrangements have been made with CIT International.

    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 15 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 15 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%. Registrations canceled 5 days prior to the start of the course will not receive a refund.

    • 08 Dec 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake, 6920 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
    • 0
    Registration is closed


    PLEASE NOTE:  This class is being held at the Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake Hotel

    For hotel reservations at the discounted rate of $129.00 CLICK HERE

    NOTE:  Using our group block reservation gives you the lowest rate and helps us fulfill our contractual obligation.

    YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED AS A CIT COORDINATOR TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

    This course of instruction is to prepare CIT Certified Coordinators to develop and deliver the 40-hour CIT/CRIT law enforcement training in their community.  

    Upon successful completion of this course, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion for the train-the-trainer course, a USB drive containing all of the materials required to conduct a CIT/CRIT 40-hour training, and online access to those materials for as long as they remain certified as a CIT Coordinator.


    Cancelation and refund policy:  Registrations can be canceled up to 60 days prior to the start of the course for a full refund.  Registrations canceled less than 60 days but more than 30 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund of 50%.  Due to limited class size and financial commitment to conduct this course, there is no refund for cancelations less than 31 days prior to the start of the course.

OUR VISION

CIT International, Inc. envisions a community where every person in a behavioral health crisis receives a compassionate response that promotes their well-being.

OUR MISSION

To promote community collaboration using the CIT Program to assist people living with a behavioral health disorder who are in crisis.

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