Community Relations

CIT Officer Recognition

The Missoula Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program brings together law enforcement, behavioral health professionals, and community advocates who care deeply about helping people through difficult moments.

We want to celebrate those who go above and beyond to bring compassion, connection, and calm to crisis situations.

Know someone who has made a difference?
Nominate a CIT-trained officer, advocate, or behavioral health professional for recognition today! If you’re not sure they’re CIT-trained, that’s okay—send in your nomination anyway!Nominate Button Opens in new window*Information submitted in this form may be shared by the City of Missoula either online (website/social media) or with media partners unless explicitly requested otherwise by the submitter, individual being recognized, or by the City of Missoula.

Recognizing Professionalism

The Missoula CIT Program recognizes outstanding officers through a quarterly awards program. Honorees receive a certificate of recognition signed by the Mayor, a Missoula County Commissioner, the CIT Program Manager, the Chief of Police, and the President of the NAMI Missoula Board.

Sergeant Bare CIT Award Recipient Awarded in April 2025Officer Talksabout CIT Award Recipient Awarded in October 2025














CIT Stakeholder Coordination Team Meeting


Participating Stakeholders
 - Missoula Police Department, Partnership Health Center, Missoula Fire Department (facilitates), Adult Protective Services, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Community Medical Center, DPHHS, Western Montana Mental Health Center, Winds of Change, 3 Rivers Mental Health Center, County Attorney’s Office, The Poverello Center, Missoula County Detention Facility, Hope Rescue Mission, VA, Open Aid Alliance and Public Defender’s Office.

Contact list available to members on request.

Facilitators
 - CIT Program Staff

Mission/Vision/Goals
 - To improve communication and build trust among participating agencies, prevent duplication of services, coordinate information sharing for the benefits of the patients or clients being served, and ultimately help to address the gaps in Missoula County’s crisis care continuum to achieve the goals of the CIT Program.

Meeting Time, Date, Location
 - Every other Monday from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Location shared with meeting members.

Measuring Success
 - Measures of success have not yet been formally defined, but they will likely include a reduction in police contacts, ER visits, etc. An evaluation plan for this program is forthcoming. 

Meeting Agenda and Minutes
 - Both are provided to members only, and minutes are password protected. 

Open or Closed Group
 - Closed. New members invited as needed. 


Missoula Local Advisory Council on Behavioral Health


Participating Stakeholders
 - Local community members, behavioral health providers, and those with lived experience in navigating the local behavioral healthcare systems. 

Facilitators
- CIT Program Staff and community members make up the Executive Committee.

Mission/Vision/Goals
 - To provide a means by which community members and providers can work together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s concerns and share ideas for systemic improvement, and to create a community of network partners working together to improve the population’s behavioral health and quality of life. 

Meeting Time, Date, Location
 - Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Location shared with meeting members.

Measuring Success
 - Compliance with the MLAC Strategic Plan and reaching goals outlined therein; including: Number of tabling and outreach events attended; number of clicks and engagement on website. 

Meeting Agenda and Minutes
 - Provided to Members before and after meetings. 

Open or Closed Group
 - Open. Interested parties may reach out to the MLAC at MissoulaLAC@gmail.com, or (406) 530-5887.