Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024

This bill creates a federal grant program to fund mental health screenings for corrections officers in federal, state, and local detention facilities. It requires states and localities receiving grants to hire mental health liaisons who coordinate screenings, outreach teams, and referrals to mental healthcare providers. The program mandates brief, standardized screenings (5-10 questions) for all officers to identify severe mental illness, followed by referrals through trained outreach teams. Funding totals $50 million in 2025, increasing annually to $70 million in 2029, with 90% allocated to grants for screenings and referrals across federal, state, and local facilities.