There are many awards and distinctions that can help set a company apart from the rest. These show current and prospective employees what an organization values (i.e. Family Friendly Workplace). I can work with company leadership, human resources executives, or safety and well-being program leaders to review current programs and policies and determine next steps to apply for and win some of these awards. Contact me to learn more. 

A strong workplace mental health strategy goes beyond good intentions—it requires a thoughtful, structured approach. Through a three-pillar framework focused on policies, trainings and support, and benefits, I help organizations assess their current efforts, identify gaps, and build a strategy that truly supports employee well-being. Let’s start the conversation.

Company leadership, human resources executives, and consultants/insurance brokerages have so many things to keep track of. We cannot expect them to also be studying every trend and best practice when it comes to employee mental health and well-being.  Hammes Homestead and Consulting can work with you do to an unbiased program and policy review and make recommendations to improve. We have no contractual relationships with partners (vendors) and therefore make recommendations based upon your company culture, demographics, and values. Get in touch!

In a given year 1 in 5 adults will have some kind of mental health challenge yet we don't talk about this openly at work or in most peer circles. There is an urgent need to talk about our mental health in the same fashion we might talk about our physical health. Trainings/Keynotes on Mental Health cannot be the sole way that your organization supports employee mental health - they are supplemental to an overarching strategy of broad support.

Trainings offered include:

• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - 8 hours and includes certification.
• Question Persuade Refer (QPR) - 90 minutes

Mental Health Awareness at Work Series, Keynotes and Presentations can be tailored to your workplace. Titles and objectives can be provided after visiting about your workplace needs and interests. 

Contact us for pricing, course objectives for each and/or customized requests. 

My approach to consultative services is rooted in years of tactical experience coupled with a foundational understanding of the history work workplace well-being and decades of research. I can spot fads and trends and steer you clear of expensive and often underutilized 'shiny objects' but also help you find partners and resources that will be an excellent fit for your company. Here are my favorite go-to resources to provide some very strong, foundational guidance.

 World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on Mental Health at Work (2022) 

The U.S. Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being (2022). 

• 76% of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition
• 84% of respondents said their workplace conditions had contributed to at least one mental health challenge
• 81% reported that they will be looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future

^{Source: Current priorities of the U.S Surgeon General website.} 

 Addressing Health Worker Burnout. The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Building a Thriving Health Workforce (2022). 

Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community (2023). 

• Social connection is vital to community health and success