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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1)(a) In accordance with Subsection (4), the department may, at the department's discretion, provide certain mental health resources to a small first responder agency.
(b) The mental health resources described in Subsection (1)(a) may include an assessment and availability to mental health services for personnel directly involved in a critical incident within 48 hours of the incident.
(2) The department may use a contracted provider to provide the services described in Subsection (1).
(3) If a small first responder agency elects to receive mental health services as provided under this section, the small first responder agency shall designate a representative of the small first responder agency who is responsible for providing a timely notification to the department or the department's designee if a critical incident occurs as described in Subsection (1)(b).
(4) As provided in Subsection 53-21-103(10), the department may use up to 25% of the remaining grant funds for the mental health resources described in this section, and may discontinue the mental health resources once the available grant funding is depleted.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-21-104.1. Department may provide certain mental health resources--Requirements - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53-public-safety-code/ut-code-sect-53-21-104-1/
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