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Steuben County accepts NYS OMH 'Cares Up' grant to fund first‑responder wellness program
Summary
The Finance Committee authorized acceptance of a NYS OMH Cares Up grant: $40,000 per year for three years to support a wellness program for full‑time first responders. Resolution will be prepared.
The Steuben County Finance Committee voted unanimously March 10 to accept a NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Cares Up grant that will provide $40,000 per year for three years to support development of a wellness program for full‑time first responder agencies.
County Manager Jack K. Wheeler requested the authorization on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office; the motion was made by William Thew and seconded by Jeffrey P. Horton and carried 5-0. Committee minutes record that a resolution is required to formalize acceptance of the award.
The funding is intended to support first‑responder wellness programming; the committee did not specify program components at the meeting. Staff will prepare the required resolution and take steps to appropriate the funds into the Sheriff’s Office budget.
