Utah lawmaker proposes to extend benefits to spouses of police officers, emergency service workers.
SALT LAKE CITY — Rep. Ryan Wilcox, R-Ogden, cites the tragic case of Nate Lyday, which led five police officers to leave their jobs because their spouses begged them to find new careers, when talking about his new mental health services bill.
Emergency services and police work causes high stress for years to come that impacts not only first responders but their families as well.that granted first responders and their families free access to mental health professionals and other mental health resources. But it didn't include retirees' spouses.We're losing far too many to suicide, and we're losing far too many family members, not just to suicide, but to divorce.
"We're losing far too many to suicide, and we're losing far too many family members, not just to suicide, but to divorce," Wilcox said."The unsung heroes behind are the families," Evans said."I was there watching my husband go through PTSD," she said. "Maybe I should have some help. I have always tried to put my best face forward ... but sometimes we break down and need an outlet.
Wilcox said that the program creates routine checkups for those covered in the bill within 24 hours of a critical incident.
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