Canadian CIT Summit 2026: Forging partnerships through community
In-person
19th Oct 2026 to 21st Oct 2026
Hamilton, Ontario – October 19-12, 2026
The 2026 Canadian CIT Summit will take place October 26-28, 2026, in Hamilton, Ontario, bringing together Canada’s leading crisis intervention professionals under the theme “Forging Partnerships: Building the Future of Crisis Care in the Steel City.”
Hamilton, known as the Steel City, represents strength, resilience, and transformation—qualities that define both our host community and the crisis intervention field itself. The Summit provides a unique opportunity to engage with the distinctly Canadian landscape of crisis intervention, including incorporating Indigenous-informed practices and cultural safety approaches, serving rural and remote communities that require unique crisis intervention strategies, overcoming provincial healthcare integration and policy innovation challenges, and promoting community-based mental health and harm reduction models.
Attendees will connect with crisis intervention professionals from coast to coast to coast, including crisis intervention teams, law enforcement officers, Mobile Crisis Response Teams, mental health professionals and peer support specialists, Indigenous community leaders and cultural advisors, healthcare administrators, policy makers, and academic researchers and innovators.
With over 50 workshops, outstanding keynote speakers, and dedicated time to network, the Canadian CIT Summit represents more than a professional gathering—it’s an investment in Canadian communities and a commitment to ensuring that every person experiencing crisis receives the compassionate, effective care they deserve. Together, we’re forging partnerships that will serve Canadians for generations to come.
- 50+ Workshop Presentations covering the latest CIT strategies, research, and best practices
- Inspiring Keynote Speakers from national, state, and local levels
- Networking Opportunities to connect with fellow practitioners and share experiences
- General Sessions featuring conference-wide programming, awards, and raffles
- Exhibit Area showcasing innovative solutions and resources for crisis intervention
Who should attend
- CIT Practitioners and Coordinators
- Mental Health Professionals
- Law Enforcement Leaders
- Community Advocates
- Community Organizations
- Crisis Response Teams
- Anyone committed to improving how communities respond to mental health crises