The city of bryant police department is seeking funding through the FY25 law enforcement mental health and wellness act (LEMHWA) implementation projects grant to establish a full-time, in-house mental…

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded the City of Bryant, Arkansas $193,750 on October 1, 2025, under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (CFDA 16.070) to establish a full-time, in-house mental health counselor position. This civilian position delivers professional, confidential mental health support to sworn and non-sworn police personnel and their family members. Performance occurs in Benton, Arkansas, with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. The LEMHWA program funds efforts to improve delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers and their families, supporting implementation of peer support, training on officer emotional and mental health, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support services. The recipient is obligated to submit programmatic performance reports on a semiannual basis and SF-425 federal financial reports quarterly, with a final closeout report due at project end. Extensions beyond the September 30, 2027 end date are considered on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months.

The city of bryant police department is seeking funding through the FY25 law enforcement mental health and wellness act (LEMHWA) implementation projects grant to establish a full-time, in-house mental health counselor position. This civilian position will be dedicated to providing professional, confidential mental health support to both sworn and non-sworn personnel, as well as their family members.