What 'CIT' and 'MHFA' Mean on Gallia County Jail's Staff Roster

"CIT" stands for Crisis Intervention Team. According to the Gallia County Jail, this is a 40-hour advanced de-escalation training program. You'll see "(CIT)" next to certain staff names on the roster.

"MHFA" stands for Mental Health First Aid. The jail describes this as an 8-hour advanced training and certification focused on responding to mental health events. Officers who've completed it have "(MHFA)" listed next to their names.

The Gallia County Jail website posts a corrections staff roster that includes these "CIT" and "MHFA" markings. This lets you see which staff members have completed each training.

• ✓ Shift Corrections Supervisor Sgt Kristen Ward - (CIT/ MHFA)
• ✓ Shift Corrections Supervisor Sgt Brooklynn Stapleton - (CIT/ MHFA)
• ✓ Corrections Officer Michael Russell - (CIT/ MHFA)
• ✓ Corrections Officer Amy McCoy - (CIT/MHFA)
• ✓ Corrections Officer Misty Clay - (CIT/ MHFA)
• ✓ Corrections Officer Pam Hartenbach - (CIT/ MHFA)

Here's the quick breakdown: CIT is a 40-hour advanced de-escalation training. MHFA is an 8-hour advanced training and certification for responding to mental health events. When you see either designation next to a staff member's name, it indicates they've received specialized training in crisis response and mental health situations.

For the jail's exact definitions, check the Gallia County Jail page where the roster appears. That page also includes links for more information on Ohio Crisis Intervention Teams and Mental Health First Aid training.