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First responder wellness program (Hope Nation)
Summary
The county's budget investment in first-responder mental health filled all 20 treatment slots, cut psychological trauma symptoms by 78%, and spun off a $25,000 grant to support schoolteachers starting in the fall. County officials want to continue the partnership.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The county funded the program in a prior budget; a new $25,000 grant will fund teacher services at no county cost.
✅Who benefits
First responders, their families, and now county schoolteachers.
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