The City of Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to enhance officer wellness and mental health support. The grant funds will be used over a 2-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026 to hire a full-time Wellness Advocate, provide contracted mental health counseling services, and deliver wellness training for WSPD officers. The Wellness Advocate will oversee the WSPD wellness program, including developing the program and enhancing the department's peer support initiatives. Additionally, the grant will cover the costs for WSPD's Wellness Advocate to attend the IACP Officer Wellness & Safety Conference during the 2-year grant period.
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