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Mental Health Support for First Responders: Grants and National Hotline

The Act establishes a mental health demonstration program and a national hotline for law enforcement officers and other first responders. The goal is to provide confidential mental health services and increase the number of available providers. Grant programs emphasize the independence of services from agency leadership.
Key points
Establishment of a national first responders hotline, operating 24/7, offering peer support and mental health resources.
Authorization of $25 million annually (for fiscal years 2025–2031) for a demonstration program providing confidential mental health services to officers.
The definition of law enforcement officer and first responder includes 911 operators, fire dispatchers, and retired officers.
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Additional Information
The First Responders Wellness Act
Print number: S 4892
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-07-31