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Enhanced Mental Health Offerings from the California JPIA

The high-stress and demanding environments of police, fire, and first responder services expose these professionals to unique challenges, including traumatic events that can have lasting effects on their mental well-being. From witnessing accidents and violence to dealing with life-threatening situations, cumulative stress can lead to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. It is crucial for these professionals to have access to mental health resources and support systems to help them cope with these challenges.

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The California JPIA recognizes the importance of mental health in public safety and has implemented a comprehensive program to help support our members’ efforts. This program includes identifying resources and providing funding for qualifying services. Services will typically fall into one of the following categories:

Proactive Mental Health Services*

• Mental health screenings, assessments, counseling, and wellness checks
• Technology, including mental health and wellness apps and programs (e.g. Cordico)

Mental Health-Related Training

• Training programs focused on leadership, groups, and individuals to enhance behavioral health, resiliency, and readiness

Peer Support Program Development and Maintenance

• Basic and advanced peer support consulting and training services, including program development, check-ups, and revisions

Critical and Catastrophic Incident Intervention

• On-call, 24/7 critical incident stress management debriefs
• Ongoing intervention services related to a catastrophic incident

Services must be provided by professional mental health providers, and members are responsible for directly selecting and contracting with those providers who best meet their specific needs. Other relevant services designed to enhance mental health resiliency and readiness may also qualify for funding. Funding is subject to approval by the California JPIA and should be discussed with a regional risk manager.

For more information, members can contact their regional risk manager.

*Services funded at 50 percent of actual cost.

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