A new app to help first responders deal with the stresses of their jobs will be available to Platte County employees soon.
Platte County Commissioners approved a contract with Cordico Wellness Solutions on Monday, Dec. 4 for the First Responders Mobile Wellness App. The program will cost the county $18,000 and will help connect employees with resources they may need to deal with work-related stress.
“I see stories all the time about health issues with first responders and anything we can do to help I fully support,” said presiding commissioner Scott Fricker.
The program will be available to all county employees, both inside and outside of the sheriff’s office.
According to the Cordico website, the company is the world leader in wellness technology for high-stress professions, providing trusted, confidential, 24/7 proactive and preventative wellness support specially developed for law enforcement, firefighters, dispatchers, medical professionals, and others serving in the most demanding and critical roles. Our customized, continuously updated wellness platform solutions provide handheld access to anonymous self-assessments, peer support, instructional videos, geo-mapping of vetted therapists, one-touch calling, and on-demand tools targeting alcohol abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral health, brain health and cognitive strength, burnout, childhood adversity, compassion fatigue, COVID-19 resources, critical incidents, depression, emotional health and survival, family support, financial fitness, goal-setting and achievement, grief and loss, healthy habits, heart health, ICAC coping and resiliency, injury prevention, intrusive traumatic images, major life events, marital guidance, mental toughness, mindfulness, nutrition, panic attacks, parenting tips, peak performance, physical fitness, physical therapist videos, post-traumatic stress, relationship success, resilience, sleep optimization, stress management, substance abuse, trauma, suicide risk and prevention, work-life balance, YFFR Yoga for First Responders videos and more.
Major Erik Holland said the program is highly confidential, so while the administrator can see the type of resources searched, the identities of those accessing services are protected. If it is noticed that employees have particular need in one area or another it provides the opportunity for the county to provide additional resources involving that need.
Also at the meeting, commissioners approved an agreement for services with McLiney and Company for municipal advisory services. The consulting firm will handle issues related to debt or lease obligations, acting as a fiduciary to the county and representing the county’s interests in the sale and distribution of debt or lease obligations. z