THE DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT (LEMHWA) PROJECT WILL DELIVER COMPLEMENTARY, COMPREHENSIVE, AND COORDINATED SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE AGENCY'S SWORN OFFICERS, NON-SWORN STAFF, AND PARTNER AGENCIES. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE REVITALIZATION OF THE AGENCY'S INTERNAL PEER SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM THROUGH ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR NEW AND EXISTING PEER SUPPORT COUNSELORS. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR BOTH ON-DUTY INCIDENT RESPONSE AND PREVENTATIVE AND NON-IDENTIFIED DUTY-RELATED CARE. THIS INTERNAL, PROACTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE AIMS TO REDUCE INSTANCES OF UNRECOGNIZED MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND ENSURE TIMELY ASSISTANCE. DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM LEADERSHIP WILL ALSO ATTEND TRAINING AND CONFERENCES TO LEARN BEST PRACTICES AND ENGAGE WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS FACING SIMILAR CHALLENGES. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE CULTURE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, REDUCE STIGMA, AND ENCOURAGE EARLY AND CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.