Mental health resources for first responders grant program.
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(1) As used in this section:
(a) "First responder" means:
(i) a law enforcement officer, as defined in Section 53-13-103;
(ii) an emergency medical technician, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;
(iii) an advanced emergency medical technician, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;
(iv) a paramedic, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;
(v) a firefighter, as defined in Section 34A-3-113;
(vi) a dispatcher, as defined in Section 53-6-102; or
(vii) a correctional officer, as defined in Section 53-13-104.
(b) "First responder agency" means a local district, municipality, interlocal entity, or other political subdivision that employs a first responder to provide fire protection, paramedic, law enforcement, or emergency services.
(c) "Mental health resources" means:
(i) an assessment to determine appropriate mental health treatment that is performed by a mental health therapist;
(ii) outpatient mental health treatment provided by a mental health therapist; or
(iii) peer support services provided by a peer support specialist who is qualified to provide peer support services under Subsection 62A-15-103(2)(h).
(d) "Mental health therapist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102.
(e) "Project" means a project to implement or expand a program that provides mental health resources to first responders for which the division awards a grant under this section.
(2) On or before July 1, 2021, the division shall issue a request for proposals in accordance with this section to award a grant to one or more first responder agencies to implement a project.
(3) The purpose of a project is to provide mental health resources for first responders.
(4) An application for a grant under this section shall:
(a) explain how first responders will benefit from the provision of mental health resources; and
(b) provide details regarding:
(i) how the proposed project plans to provide mental health resources to first responders in the first responder agency;
(ii) the number of first responders served by the proposed project;
(iii) how the proposed project will ensure timely and effective provision of mental health resources to first responders in the first responder agency;
(iv) the cost of the proposed project; and
(v) the sustainability of the proposed project.
(5) In evaluating a project proposal for a grant under this section, the division shall consider:
(a) the extent to which the proposed project will fulfill the purpose described in Subsection (3);
(b) the extent to which the first responders that will be served by the proposed project are likely to benefit from the proposed project;
(c) the cost of the proposed project; and
(d) the viability of the proposed project.
(6) Before June 30, 2022, the division shall report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee regarding:
(a) each first responder agency awarded a grant under this section; and
(b) the details of each project.
(7) Before June 30, 2024, the division shall report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee regarding:
(a) any knowledge gained regarding provision of mental health resources to first responders;
(b) data gathered in relation to each project;
(c) recommendations for the future use of mental health resources to first responders; and
(d) obstacles encountered in the provision of mental health resources to first responders.