Mental Health Awareness Tool Kit

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

JAN is a free resource that provides expert guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

• Click here to be directed to askjan.org.
• Click here to be directed to their Workplace Accommodation Toolkit

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

EARN is a free resource that educates employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities.

• Click here to be directed to askearn.org
• Click here to be directed to EARN’S Mental Health Toolkit
• Click here  to watch EARN's Public Service Announcement - 4 A’s of Mental Health Friendly Work Culture (PBATS)

Learn More About Federal Government Employer Tax Incentives:

Employers can capitalize on the value and talent people with disabilities offer America’s workplaces with both Federal and State Government financial incentives. These incentives serve two purposes: to encourage hiring individuals with disabilities and to support modifications and accommodations that enhance workplace accessibility and productivity of workers with disabilities.

• Click here to learn more about Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
• Click here to learn more about Disabled Access Credit
• Click here to learn more about Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
• Click here to learn more about Employer Financial Incentives

Pandemic Stress in the Workplace

Workplace stressors such as job insecurity, financial troubles, heavy workloads, and insufficient work environment has heightened during the coronavirus pandemic. With increased stress comes reduced work productivity. There are steps you can take to help your employees, especially those with disabilities manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Click here to read more about COVID-19 Pandemic Stress and your Employees: 5 ways to show support and understanding
• Click here to read more about Workplace Strategies to Combat Pandemic-Related Stress

Increase Mental Health Awareness and Learn Tips for Supporting Employee Mental Health

• Tips-for-Supporting-Employee-Mental-Health-Toolkit

What is a Recovery-Supportive Workplace?

A recovery-supportive workplace aims to prevent exposure to workplace factors that could cause or perpetuate a substance use disorder while lowering barriers to seeking care, receiving care, and maintaining recovery. A recovery-supportive workplace educates its management team and workers on issues surrounding substance use disorders to reduce the all-too-common stigma around this challenge. Learn more here. 

Guide to Mental Health in the Workplace

Improve mental health in the workplace is increasingly important for a business’ success.  Employers and employees can work together to cultivate healthy workspaces.  Learn more what employers can do to create a healthy workplace.