CHEYENNE – A $2.4 million grant was awarded to the state of Wyoming on Tuesday for the purpose of supporting mental health in law enforcement services across the state.

The gift, awarded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, will provide funding for police and sheriff departments to offer 24/7 virtual crisis care calls. This means that if a law enforcement officer deems a situation to be a mental health emergency, they will virtually connect the person to a mental health professional.

“This pilot project will give law enforcement a tool while in the field to help get people experiencing a crisis a live connection with mental health professionals exactly when it's needed,” said Gov. Mark Gordon.

A similar program has already been rolling out in parts of Wyoming, including in Green River and

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