A 4867
Establishes toll free helpline for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a toll-free helpline in New Jersey to provide support for first responders, health care workers, and other frontline workers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The helpline, operated in coordination with Rutgers University, will be available 24/7 and offer referrals to further counseling services. Operators will be trained to address the specific emotional and psychological challenges faced by these workers and maintain confidentiality while allowing for tracking of severe cases.
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Gregory McGuckin
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