Empowering Mental Health: El Paso Sheriff’s Office Proposes New Program for Peace Officers

The El Paso Sheriff’s office is proposing a mental health program for officers, with Sheriff Richard D. Wiles submitting the agenda item to Commissioners Court for approval. The program aims to offer individual and group therapy sessions to peace officers and deputies to support their mental well-being. In collaboration with Family Endeavors, Inc., the program will provide specialized treatments such as animal therapy and art therapy. Funding for this initiative comes from a grant award, as stated in the agenda item documents.

Sheriff Richard D. Wiles has proposed a mental health program for officers in the El Paso Sheriff’s office, which is currently under review by Commissioners Court. The program aims to provide peace officers and deputies with access to individual and group therapy sessions, as well as specialized treatments such as animal therapy and art therapy through collaboration with Family Endeavors, Inc. This initiative is funded by a grant award, according to the agenda item documents.

If approved, the program will be implemented from March 2024 through March 2025. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. KVIA ABC 7 encourages civil and constructive conversation around this topic while following our Community Guidelines for respectful comments relevant to our news coverage. If you have a story idea or would like to submit your comment, please do so here.