Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, Mayor Donna Deegan and K9s For Warriors are set to hold a joint press conference Tuesday morning recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.
– Law enforcement and military veterans came together to show support for Mental Health Awareness Month on Tuesday.held a joint press conference Tuesday morning recognizing the month.
JSO, FHP, SJCFR, SJSO and more highlighted the positive impact of having American Kennel Club-recognized therapy dogs donated by K9s For Warriors. Therapy dogs help first responders process emotions during tough moments on the job. The dogs are trained to comfort military veterans, but the program has expanded to first responders.
About 20% of adults deal with a mental illness. If you add a stressful job to the situation there’s an even greater impact. Local first responders and veterans are struggling too but they are getting help from therapy dogs. “Police officers experience daily, other people’s worst days. They see death, violence and true depravity, with how human beings can treat one another. As an agency we want to be vigilant not only for the physical health of those we serve but also their mental health and well-being,” Waters said.
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