Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Refresher is a 1.5 day, 12-hour course that provides law enforcement, and telecommunicators with the knowledge and skills for responding to a person during a mental health crisis. This training is designed to provide updated information, practical experience, and resources to law enforcement officers and telecommunicators who previously attended their role-specific CIT Academy 2 or more years ago.

 Topics to be covered: 

• Loss Models & Identifiable Characteristics
• E.A.R Model & De-escalation
• Resources to Support You
• Emergency Hospitalization Updates
• Speakers with Lived Experience
• Provider panelists
• Hands-On Experience

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  

Participants are required to attend all 12 hours.  Arrangements for court appearances can be accommodated.  

Dress Code:
DAY 1:  business casual/department casual
DAY 2: regular work uniform/uniform of the day

COST: FREE
Sponsored by Montgomery County Alcohol Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services. 

Pre-registration is required.

Upcoming Dates:

March 16 & 17, 2023
April 10 & 11, 2023
September 26 & 27, 2023
December 18 & 19, 2023

*please note that the registration page is password protected.  Contact your department's CIT representative or leadership for the password.

For more information contact Kimberly Farrier at 937-443-0416, ext 131