First Responder Resources & Tools
Protecting others doesn't mean carrying the weight alone. We provide those in law enforcement with tailored resources and mental health support designed for those on the front lines.
Resources for First Responders

Crisis centers in Utah
McKay Dee Access Center (Ogden)
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Huntsman Mental Health Institute (Salt Lake City)
5
Southwest Behavioral Health (Hurricane)
6
Four Corners Crisis Receiving Center (Price)
7
Cache County—should open sometime in 2025-2026

Youth crisis centers in Utah
Cache Valley Youth Center (Logan)
2
Weber Valley Youth Center (Ogden)
3
Farmington Bay Youth Center (Farmington)
4
Salt Lake County Youth Services (Salt Lake City)
5
Vantage Point (JJYS contracted, Provo)
6
Iron County Youth Center (Cedar City)
7
Washington County Youth Center (Hurricane)
8
Split Mountain Youth Center (Vernal)
9
Castle Country Youth Center (Price)
10
Central Utah Youth Center (Richfield)
11
Canyonlands Youth Center (Blanding)
Helpful Resources
Copline (Law Enforcement Specific)
Staffed by retired law enforcement officers.
1-800-267-5463
Safe Call Now
24/7 crisis line for first responders.
1-206-459-3020
Code Green Campaign
Resources specifically for first responder mental health.
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SafeUT Frontline App
For Utah's law enforcement, fire/EMS, and their families to confidentially connect to licensed mental health professionals.
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CIT Utah
Promoting response to mental health crises with teams of specially-trained members.
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Youth Resource Centers
Juvenile Receiving Centers (JRCs) are located across the state for law enforcement officers to drop
off arrested, delinquent, ungovernable, or runaway youths who do not meet admission guidelines
for secure detention.
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You’re Not Alone
Police officers are five times more likely to suffer from PTSD and depression than the general population.
83% of officers report that their mental health impacts their work.
When officers engage with wellness programs, they report that these programs improve their well-being and job functioning.
47% of police officers demonstrated improvement in PTSD symptoms after trauma-focused therapy.
Page Source
- 1.“Common Mental Health Disorders in Police Officers.” Palm Point Behavioral, 12 Aug. 2024. https://palmpointbehavioral.com/blog/common-mental-health-disorders-in-police-officers/
- 2.Black, David, Ph.D. “The Police Wellness Crisis: New Research and Recommendations.” Police1, 27 June 2024. https://www.police1.com/what-cops-want/the-police-wellness-crisis-new-research-and-recommendations
- 3.“Building Resilience in Policing: Preventing Stress and Supporting Officer Mental Health.” National Policing Institute, 15 Sept. 2025. https://www.policinginstitute.org/infocus/building-resilience-in-policing/
- 4.Steensma-Young, S., Berle, D. Outcomes of Trauma-Focused Psychological Therapies for Police Officers with PTSD Symptoms: A Systematic Review. J Police Crim Psych, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-025-09730-0
- 5.Johnson, Christine, et al. Staying Healthy in the Fray: Family Wellness Guide. National Policing Institute, Sept. 2022. https://www.policinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Staying-Healthy-in-the-Fray_Recommendations-for-Families.pdf
- 6.International Association of Chiefs of Police. Addressing Law Enforcement Mental Health. IACP, 2022. https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/2022-09/258181~4.PDF
- 7.“Seven Police Officer Wellness Program Approaches to Evaluate.” Benchmark Analytics, 30 Mar. 2025. https://www.benchmarkanalytics.com/blog/seven-police-officer-wellness-program-approaches-to-evaluate/

