Best practice

U.S. Social Determinants of Health Playbook

The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health Provided by the Domestic Policy Council Office of Science and Technology Policy, November 2023. Improving health and well-being across America requires addressing the social circumstances and related environmental hazards and exposures that impact health outcomes, often referred to as social determinants of health (SDOH). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines SDOH as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.”1 These community-level factors influence a variety [...]

WCI November 2023 Member Webinar: 4-Star AchieveWELL Panel

4-Star AchieveWELL Panel Thank you for taking time to watch the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) November member webinar recording. Some of the most recently recognized 4-Star AchieveWELL companies talk best practice, challenges, resources and more in this engaging panel discussion. We hope you enjoy the webinar and found value in its information and resources. A big thank you again to our speakers: Megan Dillman, Workforce Health Coach, Logansport Memorial Hospital Ellen Lowe, Director of Well-Being, Lippert Linda Passmore, Founder and CEO, Complete Wellness Solution If you are a WCI member, and are interested in starting the AchieveWELL program, [...]

Virtual Mental Health First Aid November 2024

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) introduces participants to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use-related challenges, builds understanding on their impact and provides an overview of common supports. This eight-hour course utilizes role play, scenarios, and activities to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. MHFA takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address [...]

Mental Health First Aid In-Person July 2024

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) introduces participants to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use-related challenges, builds understanding on their impact and provides an overview of common supports. This eight-hour course utilizes role play, scenarios, and activities to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. MHFA takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address [...]

Virtual Mental Health First Aid March 2024 (Registration closed!)

Virtual Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) introduces participants to identify common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use-related challenges, builds understanding on their impact and provides an overview of common supports. This eight-hour course utilizes role play, scenarios, and activities to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect persons to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. MHFA takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and [...]

Employer Connection Series – Delaware County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources

Employer Connection Series - Delaware County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Delaware County will host a community-driven convening of Hoosier organizations, Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources, to navigate the barriers in accessing care, and strengthen local community responses and preventive efforts around substance use disorder and mental health. The goals of this event series are to: help employers understand stigma and its impact on the workplace, explore best practices for creating supportive policies and procedures, leverage local resources and programs for employee support. Click Here: Register Today! [...]

Employer Connection Series – Hendricks County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources

Employer Connection Series - Hendricks County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Hendricks County will host a community-driven convening of Hoosier organizations, Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources, to navigate the barriers in accessing care, and strengthen local community responses and preventive efforts around substance use disorder and mental health. The goals of this event series are to: help employers understand stigma and its impact on the workplace, explore best practices for creating supportive policies and procedures, leverage local resources and programs for employee support. Click Here: Register Today! [...]

Employer Connection Series – Dubois County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources

Employer Connection Series - Dubois County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Dubois County will host a community-driven convening of Hoosier organizations, Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources, to navigate the barriers in accessing care, and strengthen local community responses and preventive efforts around substance use disorder and mental health. The goals of this event series are to: help employers understand stigma and its impact on the workplace, explore best practices for creating supportive policies and procedures, and leverage local resources and programs for employee support. Click Here: Register Today! [...]

Cancelled: Employer Connection Series – Kosciusko County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources

This event has been cancelled! It will be rescheduled for Spring 2024. Keep an eye on our website for the new date. Employer Connection Series - Kosciusko County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Kosciusko County will host a community-driven convening of Hoosier organizations, Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources, to navigate the barriers in accessing care, and strengthen local community responses and preventive efforts around substance use disorder and mental health. The goals of this event series are to: help employers understand stigma and its impact on the workplace, [...]

Employer Connection Series – Hancock County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources

Employer Connection Series - Hancock County: Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources Hancock County will host a community-driven convening of Hoosier organizations, Bridging Gaps in Workplace Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources, to navigate the barriers in accessing care, and strengthen local community responses and preventive efforts around substance use disorder and mental health. The goals of this event series are to: help employers understand stigma and its impact on the workplace, explore best practices for creating supportive policies and procedures, leverage local resources and programs for employee support. Click Here: Register Today! [...]