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Utah DPS — First Responder Agency Mental Health Resources

Statewide; contact the employing agency's mental health resources liaison, Utah · First responder mental health support

Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2027

Ongoing statutory agency resources; access is coordinated through each agency

Utah law requires first responder agencies to provide or make mental health resources available to responders and covered family members, surviving spouses, retirees, and certain separated personnel. Required resources include periodic screenings, access to outpatient therapy, qualified peer support, and assessment or services within 48 hours after a critical incident. Contact your agency’s designated mental health resources liaison; Utah DPS also describes critical incident service requests for small agencies

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Nov 1, 2026 · Recently updated

Ongoing

Availability

Unknown · Not reported by source

Eligibility

Utah law enforcement, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, dispatchers, correctional officers, search and rescue workers and other listed responders; covered family and survivor groups also qualify.

Cost

Confidential agency-provided or arranged resources; ask the agency liaison about access and cost.

Organization: Utah Department of Public Safety

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