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TO: Mayor John Leasch
FROM: Elizabeth Coronado Abrego, Director of Human Resources
DATE: August 21, 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing Angie's Place to Provide the City of Aurora Police Department wellness checks for the Period of October 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026.
PURPOSE:
To obtain approval of the service agreement with Angie's Place to provide the Aurora Police Department wellness checks to all officers.
BACKGROUND:
The City posted a Request for Proposal in November 2024, five firms responded with the top two ranked firms brought in for interviews which included staff from Human Resources and the Aurora Police Department.
During the initial evaluation, both met the required qualifications, but key differences were noticed during the interview process and follow-up site visits.
First Responder Wellness Center offered a professional and timely service in a traditional clinical setting. While their services met expectations, the environment and approach reflected a more formal and medical atmosphere.
Angie's Place also met all qualifications but provided a setting and approach that were more relaxed, personable, and conducive to open dialogue. This environment was determined to be better suited to support first responders' wellness needs by reducing stress and creating a more natural interaction during visits.
Location was another factor in this selection, what would work best for the staff to ensure timely checks and within their work schedules.
Based on these considerations, staff recommend contracting with Angie's Place, as their approach aligns more closely with the needs of our personnel and they have office locations in Oswego and Lisle.
Angie's Place clinicians are all former first responders, family members of first responders, and family of veterans, which uniquely equips them to join in the experiences of their clients with a knowing compassion and informed method of evaluation, support, and treatment. Additionally,...
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