First Responder Resiliency

First Responder Resiliency

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
Vendor
Region
Florida A & M University
Region: Northwest (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington)
LSF Health Systems
Region: Northeast (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia)
UCF RESTORES
Region: Central and Southeast (Brevard, Broward, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, Seminole, St. Lucie, Sumter)
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Region: SunCoast (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota)

* 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 Enforcement
First Responders Resources
Text to 741-741 for free 24/7 crisis counselor support
First Responders Suicide Deterrence Task Force - Florida Department of Children and Families
Call (206) 459-3020 for 24/7 confidential crisis referral for First Responders & Families
First Responders Resources | Florida Disaster
Visit: Copline or call 1-800-267-5463
 
Visit All Clear Foundation for more resources