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Former deputy and local therapist propose confidential mental‑health program for Ross County first responders; ask $10,000 to seed fund
Summary
Eric Cochran and Daniel Matthews proposed a confidential, county‑accessible mental‑health program for first responders and asked the board to seed a $10,000 fund to cover co‑pays and sessions (estimated 100 sessions); presenters described confidentiality protocols, telehealth, and rapid access procedures.
Retired deputy Eric Cochran and clinician Daniel (Danny) Matthews presented a proposal to create a confidential mental‑health fund and referral pathway for Ross County first responders. Cochran described his experience as a survivor of a line‑of‑duty shooting and framed the program as peer‑driven, stigma‑reducing support for officers, firefighters and EMS personnel.
Matthews, owner…
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