Staff recommends that City Council approve and accept the FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant in the Amount of $200,000 for the period of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027. 

On October 16th, the Billings Police Department received notification that it has been awarded a FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant in the amount of $200,000.  The grant project period begins on October 1, 2025, and ends September 30, 2027.    

Grant funds are budgeted as follows; $40,000 to pay salary and benefits for a Regional Prevention Team employee at Bridgemont Mental Health Center; $22,500 for train-the- trainer events; $10,000 for Bridgemont Staff and Sheriff's Office Representative to attend National Law Enforcement Mental Health Conference; $37,500 for Supplies; $50,000 for Mental Health Contract Services at Bridgemont for law enforcement personnel and families across the region, $20,000 for "Pain behind the Badge" events; and $20,000 for administrative coordination  across participating Sheriff's offices and local police departments.  

City Council may:

• Approve the FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant in the Amount of $200,000; or,
• Not Approve the FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Grant in the Amount of $200,000 and provide further direction to staff.  

There is no financial impact on the general fund as all activities are grant funded.