Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Spokane, through its Grants Management Division, received $186,250 in federal funding under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (CFDA 16.070) from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the Spokane Police Department's implementation of the Take Action Project—a comprehensive mental health and wellness initiative for all department employees. The project includes mental health checkups conducted by a licensed mental health counselor with privacy safeguards to normalize counseling and reduce stigma; posttraumatic growth (PTG) training to improve mental health and stress regulation; mindfulness and stress reduction training led by a certified instructor; nutrition training delivered by a registered dietitian or PhD-level professional; and financial wellness training from a certified professional that incorporates individual coaching, a budgeting application linked to personal banking, and seven structured training modules.

Additionally, the grant funds the dissemination of wellness resources to all employees, including self-assessments for substance abuse and mental health, along with wellness presentations hosted through a local annual First Responders Conference. This comprehensive approach addresses the unique mental health pressures facing law enforcement officers by integrating clinical counseling, resilience training, and practical wellness support services into departmental operations.