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Media Contact for Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Funds to Support First Responder Wellbeing
Renee Algarin, Director of Communications
Braintree — For the third year, the Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding grants to support the wellbeing of first responders. This year’s grant awards are a continuation of the administration’s commitment to serving those who protect our communities.
A total of $712,500 will be awarded through the FY25 Commonwealth Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program. The state funded program is administered by the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) to ensure that services are available to members of law enforcement and other emergency responders in the aftermath of a traumatic incident in the line of duty.
“When police officers encounter life threatening dangers as they work to protect communities, we have a duty to ensure they have access to services and supports as they cope with the trauma they’ve experienced,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These grants help ensure that first responders across Massachusetts can access these critical – and often lifesaving – resources.”
“We rely on our first responders every day, and it’s important for them to know that they can rely on our administration to support their needs. The services funded through this grant program will help ensure that officers who have experienced trauma in the line of duty,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.
Eight municipal police departments will receive funding. Each grant will benefit the award recipient and additional partner agencies in their region.
“These grants are an investment in the wellbeing of law enforcement officers and other first responders. The funding allows us to support critical incident stress management services that will ensure those who protect our communities have access to the vital services they’re entitled to,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy.
“This program is a significant investment in officer wellbeing and suicide prevention. Our communities are stronger when our first responders have access to resources that support their health and welfare,” said OGR Executive Director Kevin Stanton.
FY25 CISM Program grants have been awarded to:
| Award Recipient | Award Amount | Partner Agencies/Communities Served |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Police Department | $29,481.52 | Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC), Plymouth County Area |
| Methuen Police Department | $96,360.00 | Greater Lowell Area |
| Peabody Police Department | $57,350.00 | Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) |
| Pittsfield Police Department | $32,000.00 | Massachusetts State Police in Berkshire County |
| Stoughton Police Department | $300,808.48 | METROLEC |
| Taunton Police Department | $168,250.00 | Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) |
| Topsfield Police Department | $26,050.00 | Greater Lowell Area, Merrimack Valley Area |
| Watertown Police Department | $2,200.00 | Greater Boston Area |
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Media Contact for Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Funds to Support First Responder Wellbeing
Office of Grants and Research
