First Responder Resiliency
Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris announced the award winners of the $12 million procurement of mental health services for Florida’s first responders and their families. In December of 2021, the First Lady announced $12 million in funding to go to implementing or expanding behavioral health services, such as peer-to-peer supports, throughout the state. These services will connect first responders to a provider or fellow first responder who is trained to provide referrals, information, and counseling.
*As information and contracts are finalized more information on the individual services will be available on this page.
| Vendor | Region |
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| Florida A & M University | Northwest (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington) |
| Lutheran Services Florida Health Systems | Northeast (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia) |
| UCF RESTORES | Central (Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter) |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | SunCoast (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota) |
| 211 Broward | Southeast (Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie) |
The First Responder Behavioral Health Access Program (BHAP) Toolkit marks a significant milestone to support the mental health and well-being of Florida’s first responders. Developed in partnership with the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s 2nd Alarm Project and the UCF RESTORES program, the Toolkit is a research-informed resource enabling first responder agencies to proactively support the mental well-being of personnel.
To access the BHAP Toolkit and additional resources, register at https://lms.2apcontacts.org/login.
| Resources First Responders/Law Enforcement | First Responders Resources |
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