Question 1

CEU's offered?

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Yes – Participants may be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Confirmation of credit type (DPSST, MHACBO, etc.) will be provided prior to training.

Question 2

Who should attend this training?

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This training is ideal for law enforcement officers, EMS, dispatchers, probation officers, behavioral health professionals, and ant other judicial community partners involved in crisis response.

Question 3

Who should attend this training?

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This training is ideal for law enforcement officers, EMS, dispatchers, probation officers, behavioral health professionals, and ant other judicial community partners involved in crisis response.

Question 4

Do I need prior mental health training to attend?

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No prior experience is required; CIT is designed to be foundational and accessible to all professional backgrounds.

Question 5

How many CEUs or training hours will I receive?

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Participants will receive 40 hours of training credit. Certificates of completion and CEUs will be provided at the end of the course.

Question 6

Is there a cost to attend?

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Training is free to eligible participants. Materials are typically provided.

Question 7

What topics will be covered?

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De-escalation, suicide prevention, trauma-informed care, substance use, mental health diagnoses, legal system navigation, and local resources.

Question 8

Will this training help me in real-world crisis calls?

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Absolutely. CIT equips responders with the tools to reduce escalation, improve safety, and increase referrals to treatment instead of jail.

Question 9

Can I attend if I’m not a first responder?

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Yes—space permitting, we welcome behavioral health and other judicial community partners. Collaboration is key to successful crisis response.

Question 10

What if I can’t attend all 40 hours?

Accepted Answer

Full attendance is required to earn certification. Please reach out in advance if you foresee scheduling conflicts.

Question 11

Where is the training held?

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Training will be hosted at the Sky Lakes Community Health Center in Klamath County. Directions and details will be sent upon registration.

Question 12

Will meals be provided?

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Breakfast and coffee will be provided each morning, along with snacks throughout the day. Lunch will not be provided, so please plan accordingly.

Question 13

Have more questions?

Accepted Answer

Reach out to Amanda Murray, CIT coordinator at Amurray@kbbh.org for further information.

Question 14

Is there an agenda?

Accepted Answer

As we finalize our official speakers, a full agenda will be shared as soon as possible.

Klamath County Crisis Intervention Training 2025

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