Each year, we recognize the important work our partners do in the community.

The CIT Awards are presented at the annual CIT Appreciation & Awards Breakfast.

Please consider nominating individuals who are doing exceptional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) work in the mental health and/or substance use disorder fields in Hamilton County. These are people who build meaningful connections and embody CIT’s core values—compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to improving crisis response outcomes. The CIT Awards recognize those making a significant positive impact in Hamilton County by enhancing safety for officers, individuals with lived experience, and their families.

Below are the categories and links to nomination forms:

• 2026 CIT Behavioral Health Partner on the Year
• 2026 CIT Department of the Year
• 2026 CIT Emergency Communications Professional of the Year
• 2026 CIT Person with Lived Experience of the Year
• 2026 CIT Officer of the Year Award

Please submit your nominations by April 24, 2026!

Interested in learning more about the growing collaboration between law enforcement in Hamilton County and the Mobile Crisis Team (MCT)? Curious about the impact these partnerships are making in our community?

Event Season Is Here—Let’s Connect!

Do you have an upcoming event or community program?

We welcome the opportunity to share how your partnership with the Hamilton County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is making a difference in our region and supports better outcomes in our community.

Please contact Beth Roach, Hamilton County CIT Program Director at broach@mhankyswoh.org or (216) 306-3692