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Sheriff's office authorized to seek up to $250,000 federal mental-health grant
Summary
St. Francois County commissioners granted permission for the sheriff's office to apply for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant, described as up to $250,000 with no local match, to fund an employee assistance program, training and 24/7 life-coaching services for staff and spouses.
St. Francois County commissioners voted to allow the sheriff's office to apply for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant, described during the meeting as an award of up to $250,000 with no county match.
County staff said the funding would support an employee-assistance program offering mental-health resources, training and 24/7 life-coaching services to commissioned and non‑commissioned personnel and their spouses. "It'll help the department build an EAP employment assistance program," a county representative said during the discussion.
During questions, the board clarified the grant is federal. The presenter said the program would provide training and networking and cited a national provider in Tennessee that offers life coaches around the clock.
The board moved and seconded the request and approved it by voice vote. No mover or seconder names were recorded on the transcript.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the application process. The county did not specify a submission deadline or an implementation timeline during the discussion.
