DATE: May 16, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fire Chief
SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement With First Responder Wellness For the Provision of the First Responder Wellness Mental Health Program For the Hayward Fire Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $89,407
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with First Responder Wellness, for the provision of the First Responder Wellness mental health program, to members of the Hayward Fire Department (“HFD”) in an amount not to exceed $89,407.
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SUMMARY
The HFD has identified the need for a comprehensive wellness plan for the mental health of its frontline staff. The necessity of supporting first responder health and wellbeing is crucial considering the devastating effects mental illness can have on first responders, whose jobs entail dealing with emotionally charged scenarios on a daily basis. The First Responder Wellness program (“the Program”) is a multi-faceted approach to mental health for all sworn staff. The Program will begin at onboarding and will include mental health screenings, peer support team training, support for first responder families, critical incident stress management, wellbeing retreats, and retirement transition guidance. The services span the lifetime of employment and include virtual and in-person support.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution