The Lifeline for First Responders Act would establish a federal grant program to support mental health and wellness services for emergency medical services workers and first responders. The program, administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, would provide funding to fire departments, EMS agencies, and dispatch centers to offer evidence-based mental health services, suicide prevention programs, confidential counseling, peer support, and family services for first responders and their families. The legislation also authorizes these organizations to use grants for stigma reduction education and training related to behavioral health. The bill allocates $7.5 million annually in federal funding for the program from fiscal years 2028 through 2032, totaling $37.5 million over the five-year period.
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