Establishes the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program to support mental health and wellness services for first responders.
The Lifeline for First Responders Act establishes the EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program. The program, administered by the Office of Emergency Medical Services of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, provides grants to eligible entities including fire services, emergency medical services agencies, and dispatch centers. The grants can be used for evidence-based stress reduction, mental health services, suicide prevention, confidential counseling, family support services, and outreach education.
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