Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept NY CARES UP Funding from NYS OMH SPCNY to support Mental Health Resiliency for Uniformed Personnelend
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end RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT NY CARES UP GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH’S (NYS OMH) SUICIDE PREVENTION CENTER OF NEW YORK STATE (SPCNY) TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH RESILIENCY FOR UNIFORMED PERSONNEL
WHEREAS, individuals working in 911 Dispatch, Corrections, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Services, and Law Enforcement are all at an increased risk for an array of problems, including but not limited to: insomnia, family/marital discord, alcohol/substance misuse, clinical depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even suicide; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Mental Health’s (NYS OMH) Suicide Prevention Center of New York State (SPCNY) is the lead entity in New York State for addressing the issue of suicide; their mission is to promote, coordinate, and strategically advance suicide prevention across the State; and
WHEREAS, with the recognition that certain populations are more vulnerable to the risk of suicide, the SPCNY is focused on making an impact on wellness, resilience, and suicide prevention among certain occupations and high-risk groups; and
WHEREAS, NYS OMH and SPCNY have announced the NY CARES UP Program; a funding opportunity available to First Response agencies to support mental wellness, awareness, skill building for resiliency, and suicide prevention for Uniformed Personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety is seeking to apply for funding in the amount of $60,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety must submit an application in order to receive said funding and wishes to file an application with the New York State Office of Mental Health; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County is not required to provide any local cash match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and/or their authorized representative (as required by the funding source) to execute any and all necessary documents to apply for NY CARES UP funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and/or Chairman of the County Legislature (as required by the funding source) to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the NY CARES UP funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.