S 1843 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" telephone hotline.

S 1843 establishes a 24-hour, toll-free "New Jersey Fire and EMS Crisis Intervention Services" hotline to support fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The hotline, run by the Division of Fire Safety and Rutgers University, provides confidential counseling for first responders experiencing work-related psychological stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma. Operators - trained in trauma and mental health - will refer callers to counseling services and maintain confidentiality, with limited tracking only for severe cases posing immediate harm risks. This bill directly affects New Jersey's fire and EMS personnel by creating a dedicated, accessible mental health resource.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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