TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard-Fire Chief
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Jim Whitney
Battalion Chief EMS Division
TITLE:
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Approval of Extension and Amendment of Consulting Services Agreement with inLife Clinic, with a Maximum Amount of $100,000 per Year, for Internal Mental Health Professional (MHP)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This is an extension and amendment to a current service agreement with inLife Clinic. This is a service that was established in 2019 then memorialized in 2022 and has proven to be beneficial to fire/EMS service personnel and their families. This will expand the services provided by internal Mental Health Professional that supports firefighter health and safety. This individual provides PEER Support Team training, critical incident debriefing for individuals and crews, resources guidance to fire department staff when needed, and mental health awareness training.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Fire Department Strategic Plan and King County EMS Strategic Plan
* Required:
Council approval is needed for contracts over $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This program benefits the city and employees by maintaining the mental health of workforce within the fire department as well as across other departments within the city when the need arises. It has been proven to be a beneficial in supporting employees navigate emotional impacts associated with critical incident debriefing, workplace tragedy, and individual needs. This individual provides education for our PEER Support Team members, critical incident stress debriefings, leads employee support response during tragic loss, and provides access to supportive resources during times...
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