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First Responder Resiliency

The Florida Department of Children and Families 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.

First Responder Services
VendorRegion
Florida A & M UniversityNorthwest  (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington)
LSF Health SystemsNortheast (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia)
UCF RESTORESCentral (Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter)
Crisis Center of Tampa BaySunCoast (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota)
211 BrowardSoutheast (Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie)

 

*As information and contracts are finalized more information on the individual services will be available on this page.

Resources Toolkit

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 A & M 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.

First Responders & Law EnforcementFirst Responders Resources