First Responder Restricted Account for Mental Health Services
Utah Department of Public Safety program authorized under state statute §53-21-105
Program Overview
The First Responder Restricted Account provides critical mental health support to qualifying agencies. Available services include wellness assessments, therapy/counseling, and critical incident support from DPS's contracted provider.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible first responder agencies include:
- County or city of the 5th or 6th class/town
- Agencies with 10 employees or fewer
- Agencies comprised of primarily volunteer staff
Program Qualifications & Costs
- Agencies must contribute $25 per employee annually to be eligible.
- The $25 contribution renews annually in June/July.
- A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) must be signed upon application approval.
Limitations & Caveats
- One wellness assessment per employee allowed every other year.
- No refunds will be provided.
- Resources are provided subject to fund availability.
- DPS reserves the right to cap the quantity of therapy sessions depending on an agency's use. This will be reviewed case by case.
- Agencies should submit funds via a check or ACH referencing the Mental Health Restricted Account.
- Additional Critical Incident Services may be requested through DPS.
How to Participate
Agencies must submit an initial application outlining the services they are seeking and the anticipated amount they expect to use. Once reviewed and authorized by DPS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) will be sent for signatures. Services are available after the MOA is fully executed.
Services are requested directly through the Partridge Group - [email protected] (801)-272-5083. Session invoicing will be sent directly to the DPS Restricted Account for payment.
Download the program flyer: First Responder Restricted Account Flyer.pdf
Questions?
For more information, please contact Mary Kellogg at 385-887-2705 [email protected] or Michelle Brewster [email protected].