Establishes the Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program to provide mental health services to firefighters and their families.
The bill establishes the Firefighter Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program in the Department of Human Services. The program awards grants to mental health providers to offer confidential services to firefighters and their immediate family members in mental health crises or suicidal situations. The bill emphasizes the need for mental health support due to the high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses among firefighters. It also addresses the reluctance of firefighters to seek help due to potential job-related consequences.
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