What does your company do to support employees’ mental health and well-being?

At Weathercraft Co. of Colorado Springs, we recognize the importance of supporting mental health and well-being among our team members and community. We have implemented various initiatives to create a supportive, nurturing environment. Understanding that mental health often is overlooked or carries a stigma, especially among men, we’ve taken proactive steps to address this issue. Our team members actively participate in our local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, dedicating time and energy to support groups and awareness campaigns. Additionally, we’ve integrated discussions about mental health into our Monday safety meetings. We firmly believe prioritizing mental health isn’t just about well-being—it’s also about safety. A distracted mind is at risk of injury, and by fostering a supportive environment, we mitigate potential risks and create a safer workplace for everyone.

Supporting employees’ mental health and well-being is crucial at Houck. The first step is to truly care!

We have a chief wellness officer role; a committee focusing on employee wellness and social connections; and a Mental Health First Aiders group to help employees get connected to help. We continually communicate to and educate our employees about mental health in various ways (e-mails, newsletters, mailings, posters, toolbox talks and social media) while promoting resources to normalize getting mental health support if needed. We work closely with our vendors to ensure we are prioritizing mental health in our benefits. We also have a certified Vital Cog trainer on staff who trained our leadership team regarding suicide prevention, and we currently are working to spread Vital Cog to the rest of our employees.

We believe prioritizing mental health and overall wellness, not just traditional safety, is one way to keep our employees safe and healthy.

The BlueThread Services approach to mental and behavioral health is holistic and personalized. We have a wide variety of options to support anxiety, depression, eating disorders, mental and emotional support when dealing with a chronic condition, substance abuse and serious mental health conditions with services available for all ages. BlueThread Services also provides an Employee Assistance Program at no cost to our employees. As our company focuses on growth, we continue to invest in the health and well-being of our employees and their families by offering innovative and unique benefits to our team.