Florida DCF Implements Peer Behavioral Health Services To Reduce Suicidality Among First Responders & Their Families

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is launching new peer behavioral health services to help first responders and their families improve mental well-being and manage stress. These services will connect first responders to a provider organization or fellow first responder who is trained to provide referrals, information, and supportive counseling. The goal is to reduce the incidence of suicide or attempted suicide among employed or retired first responders.

Five organizations were selected for funding in the following regions. They will create or expand local peer-based services. The contract value per region, is $1.2 million for . . .