UT Code § 62A-15-120 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code|Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Act|Part 1 - Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health|Section 120 - Mental health resources for first responders grant program.

 Effective 5/5/2021  62A-15-120. Mental health resources for first responders grant program.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "First responder" means:   (i) a law enforcement officer, as defined in Section 53-13-103;     (ii) an emergency medical technician, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;     (iii) an advanced emergency medical technician, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;     (iv) a paramedic, as defined in Section 26-8c-102;     (v) a firefighter, as defined in Section 34A-3-113;     (vi) a dispatcher, as defined in Section 53-6-102; or     (vii) a correctional officer, as defined in Section 53-13-104.       (b) "First responder agency" means a local district, municipality, interlocal entity, or other political subdivision that employs a first responder to provide fire protection, paramedic, law enforcement, or emergency services.     (c) "Mental health resources" means:   (i) an assessment to determine appropriate mental health treatment that is performed by a mental health therapist;     (ii) outpatient mental health treatment provided by a mental health therapist; or     (iii) peer support services provided by a peer support specialist who is qualified to provide peer support services under Subsection 62A-15-103(2)(h).       (d) "Mental health therapist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-60-102.     (e) "Project" means a project to implement or expand a program that provides mental health resources to first responders for which the division awards a grant under this section.       (2) On or before July 1, 2021, the division shall issue a request for proposals in accordance with this section to award a grant to one or more first responder agencies to implement a project.     (3) The purpose of a project is to provide mental health resources for first responders.     (4) An application for a grant under this section shall:   (a) explain how first responders will benefit from the provision of mental health resources; and     (b) provide details regarding:   (i) how the proposed project plans to provide mental health resources to first responders in the first responder agency;     (ii) the number of first responders served by the proposed project;     (iii) how the proposed project will ensure timely and effective provision of mental health resources to first responders in the first responder agency;     (iv) the cost of the proposed project; and     (v) the sustainability of the proposed project.         (5) In evaluating a project proposal for a grant under this section, the division shall consider:   (a) the extent to which the proposed project will fulfill the purpose described in Subsection (3);     (b) the extent to which the first responders that will be served by the proposed project are likely to benefit from the proposed project;     (c) the cost of the proposed project; and     (d) the viability of the proposed project.       (6) Before June 30, 2022, the division shall report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee regarding:   (a) each first responder agency awarded a grant under this section; and     (b) the details of each project.       (7) Before June 30, 2024, the division shall report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee regarding:   (a) any knowledge gained regarding provision of mental health resources to first responders;     (b) data gathered in relation to each project;     (c) recommendations for the future use of mental health resources to first responders; and     (d) obstacles encountered in the provision of mental health resources to first responders.      Enacted by Chapter 156, 2021 General Session