Police Department

Spokane Police Dept. Awarded Federal Mental Health and Wellness Grant

Officer Daniel Strassenberg Public Information Office

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services has awarded a $186,250 grant to the Spokane Police Department for mental health and wellness services.  The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program funds these services for law enforcement officers and their families through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and clinical support.  The LEMHWA grant awarded to SPD will fund Struggle Well classes, as well as training on nutrition, sleep, stress reduction and mindfulness, and financial wellness.

“In order to take care of our community, our officers must also take care of themselves. The Spokane Police Department is grateful for this grant, which will allow us to invest in the wellness and mental health of the officers who serve our community every day,” Police Chief Kevin Hall said.

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