Workplace Mental Health (WMH)
The Workplace Mental Health (WMH) section directs employees and managers to information, programs and tools that can support and foster individual mental health as well as a culture of wellness, in the workplace and at home. WMH also identifies resources that can help you or a colleague when mental health might be impaired.
For Immediate Mental Health Support
Visit the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional assistance available 24/7 over the phone: 1-800-268-7708
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD): 1-800-567-5803
In the case where immediate support is required (suicide, workplace crisis, etc.) telephone advice will be provided; all other situations will be referred to their network of Mental Health Professionals.
Contact the Hope for Wellness Helpline, which offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada.
Call the toll-free Help Line: 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Chat with a counsellor online: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Services
For Employees
EAP LifeSpeak Resources
LifeSpeak is a health and wellness platform that includes videos, podcasts, action plans and "Ask the Expert" sessions – completely anonymously, anywhere, anytime.
Peer Support Program (PSP)
PSP is for employees who need to talk to someone about personal issues they are experiencing in relation to mental health. Peer Supporters are co-workers across the department that are there to listen, provide hope and to support you as you acknowledge the challenges you may be facing.
For Managers
Advisory Services
The Advisory Services provides support, advice and coaching to managers, supervisors, human resources representatives and others in dealing with workplace psycho-social situations that are difficult or outside the realm of their regular duties (e.g., workplace crisis, etc.).
Manager to Manager Network (M2M)
The M2M Network is focused on helping all leaders connect, learn, and grow in their abilities to manage workplace well-being issues.
Specialized Organizational Services (SOS)
The SOS is a service for managers and their teams to strengthen employee wellness and organizational health, offering customized solutions on workplace health and team effectiveness. Services include: Mental Health in the Workplace, Stress and Change Management, Building Resilience, Balancing Work and Family, etc.
Campaigns
Contact
Questions, Feedback or Suggestions
- For more information, or to provide feedback or suggestions, send an email to Workplace Mental Health team at edsc.smmt-wmh.esdc@hrdc-drhc.net.
Tools and Resources
- ESDC Mental Health in the Workplace Integrated Framework
- ESDC's Workplace Mental Health Journey
- ESDC Workplace Mental Health Survey
- Mental Health Continuum (Self-Awareness Tool)
- Mental Health Passport
- Mental Health Champion Blog
- My Wellbeing: An Employee Guide During COVID-19
- Mental Health in the Workplace Booths
- Testimonials