CIT International upcoming events

CIT Certified Coordinator Recertification On-Demand Course (30 Dec 2025)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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.

CIT Curriculum Train-the-Trainer - Franklin (Nashville), TN (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PLEASE NOTE: This class is being held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee

For hotel reservations at the discounted rate of $135.00+tax 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.

CIT Coordinator Certification Course (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

CIT Support Training for 911 (23 Apr 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

CIT Support Training for 911 (Evening Class) (06 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Coordinator Certification Course (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Support Training for 911 (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Support Training for 911 (Evening Class) (03 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Coordinator Certification Course (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Support Training for 911 (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Coordinator Certification Course (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

CIT Coordinator Certification Course (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

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.

2026 CIT International Conference Exhibit Opportunities (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Support an Internationally Recognized Organization and its Best Practice CIT Program

Network with other industry leaders

Promote your Company/Service

Join many leading law enforcement professionals, behavioral health leaders and advocates from around the U.S., Canada, and other countries.

Approximately 1,600 law enforcement officers, mental health providers and advocates from across the U.S., and abroad will be attending the 2026 CIT International Conference in Orlando, Florida August 10-12, 2026.

2026 CIT International Conference (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL CLOSED

REGULAR REGISTRATION IS OPEN

What to Expect

GENERAL CONFERENCE (August 10-12, 2026)
Keynote sessions and workshops from National, State and Local Speakers and Presenters
Learn from a full array of workshops that will cover local, state, national and international CIT related topics
Learn about new and innovative CIT related initiatives
Meet the 2026 CIT Award Winners
Come together for a great networking experience

PLEASE NOTE: Regular registration fees must be paid in full no later than July 31, 2026, unless prior arrangements have been made with CIT International

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CONFERENCE@CITINTERNATIONAL.ORG.

2026 CIT International Conference Sponsorship Opportunities (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Support an Internationally Recognized Organization and its Best Practice CIT Program

Network with other industry leaders

Promote your Company/Service

Join some of the leading law enforcement professionals, behavioral health leaders and advocates from around the United States and worldwide.

Approximately 1800 law enforcement officers, mental health providers and advocates will be attending the 2026 CIT International Conference in Orlando, Florida, August 10-12, 2026.

Your Sponsorship helps to support the ongoing work of CIT across the United States and worldwide.

CIT Curriculum Train-the-Trainer - North Charleston, SC (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PLEASE NOTE: This class is being held at the Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston, South Carolina

For hotel reservations at the discounted rate of $110.00+tax 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.

2026 Canadian CIT Summit (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

What to Expect

GENERAL CANADIAN CIT SUMMIT (October 19-21, 2026)
Exciting Keynote sessions and workshops from National, Provincial and Local Speakers and Presenters
Learn from a full array of workshops that will cover local, provincial, national and international CIT related topics
Learn about new and innovative CIT related initiatives
Meet the 2026 Canadian CIT Award Winners
Come together for a great networking experience

PLEASE NOTE: All Summit registrations MUST be paid in full no later than October 10, 2026, unless prior arrangements have been made with CIT International.

FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CONFERENCE@CITINTERNATIONAL.ORG.

2026 Canadian CIT Summit Exhibit Opportunities (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Support an Internationally Recognized Organization and its Best Practice CIT Program

Network with other industry leaders

Promote your Company/Service

Join many leading law enforcement professionals, behavioral health leaders, and advocates from around Canada, the US, and other countries.

Approximately 600 law enforcement officers, mental health providers, and advocates from across Canada and abroad will be attending the inaugural Canadian CIT Summit in Hamilton, Ontario.

2026 Canadian CIT Summit Sponsorship Opportunities (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Support an Internationally Recognized Organization and its Best Practice CIT Program

Network with other industry leaders

Promote your Company/Service

Join some of the leading law enforcement professionals, behavioral health leaders, and advocates from around Canada and worldwide.

Approximately 600 law enforcement officers, mental health providers, and advocates will be attending the 2026 Canadian CIT Summit in Hamilton, Ontario.

Your Sponsorship helps to support the ongoing work of CIT across Canada and worldwide.