Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Description
The Crisis Intervention Team program is a community effort partnering both police officers and the community together for common goals of safety, understanding and service to individuals with mental illness and their families. Officers participate in a 5-day, 40-hour CIT training program. The professional provider community has recognized the need and efficacy of the CIT program and has partnered with law enforcement in providing the most effective training material possible. The training program consists of several classes taught by a variety of instructors including a Psychiatrist, a Substance Abuse Specialist, Social Workers, Police Officers and representatives from NAMI. Panel discussions with service providers from the Community Mental Health Centers are also included. This training prepares officers to safely de-escalate a crisis, determine the need for emergency treatment and get the consumer to professional treatment as quickly as possible. Please, email elleigh.mills@cleet.state.ok.us for enrollment.
Description
The Crisis Intervention Team program is a community effort partnering both police officers and the community together for common goals of safety, understanding and service to individuals with mental illness and their families. Officers participate in a 5-day, 40-hour CIT training program. The professional provider community has recognized the need and efficacy of the CIT program and has partnered with law enforcement in providing the most effective training material possible. The training program consists of several classes taught by a variety of instructors including a Psychiatrist, a Substance Abuse Specialist, Social Workers, Police Officers and representatives from NAMI. Panel discussions with service providers from the Community Mental Health Centers are also included. This training prepares officers to safely de-escalate a crisis, determine the need for emergency treatment and get the consumer to professional treatment as quickly as possible. Please, email elleigh.mills@cleet.state.ok.us for enrollment.
Location
CLEET
2401 Egypt Rd.
Ada
State: OK
Zip Code: 74820
2401 Egypt Rd.
Ada
State: OK
Zip Code: 74820
Start Time
08-17-2026 08:00 AM
End Time
08-21-2026 05:00 PM
Course Information:
Cost: Free
Hours: 40
Contact Information:
Contact: Eric Grisham
Email: egrisham@lighthouseok.com
Phone: 580-630-4691
For enrollment, email elleigh.mills@cleet.state.ok.us
Last Modified on
Feb 13, 2026
