Establishes the "first responder peer support program act" which supplies peer-to-peer mental health programs to first responders.
Establishes the "first responder peer support program act" which supplies peer-to-peer mental health programs to first responders. The program provides grants to eligible entities for establishing peer-to-peer mental health programs. The commissioner sets uniform standards for the program, including evidence-based, trauma-informed training for first responder peer volunteers. The program aims to address the mental health needs of first responders, including suicide prevention and mental health literacy.
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