III. State & Regulatory Partners

Resources to help employers with legal compliance and state-funded programs.

 

Ohio Department of Insurance (MHIA): Help navigating insurance benefits and parity compliance.

Link: insurance.ohio.gov/getmhia

---

RecoveryOhio: Resources for addiction and mental health initiatives across the state.

Link: recoveryohio.gov

---

BWC Workplace Wellness Grants: State-funded grants to "de-risk" the cost of wellness initiatives.

Link: info.bwc.ohio.gov/WWGP

---

Project DAWN: Naloxone (Narcan) training and kits for workplace safety.

Link: health.ohio.gov/projectdawn

 

 

 

IV. Family & Community Support

Resources specifically for the 1.7 million Ohioans juggling work and caregiving.

 

Red Treehouse: A statewide directory for family, child, and disability supports.

Link: RedTreehouse.org

---

OhioRISE: Specialized managed care for youth with complex behavioral needs.

Link: medicaid.ohio.gov/OhioRISE

---

Health Action Alliance: Free consultations for developing workplace mental health strategies.

Link: healthaction.org

 

 

 

V. Additional Resources

Explore these specialized tools and national frameworks to further enhance your workplace mental health strategy.

 

Center for Workplace Mental Health

Provides employers with tools to effectively build a workplace focused on mental health and well-being from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation.

Link: workplacementalhealth.org/

---

Man Therapy

A campaign using humor to break stigma, promote men’s mental health, and prevent suicide.

Link: mantherapy.org/

---

Men’s Health Network

Offers support, education, and advocacy to improve the health and well-being of men and their families.

Link: menshealthnetwork.org/

---

Mental Health America

Resources for employers regarding mental health support, work-life balance, and employee engagement.

Link: mhanational.org/resources/

---

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)

Official information on the final rules and requirements under the MHPAEA.

Link: Learn More

---

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation: Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program (SUPR)

Provides funding and guidance to help employers manage substance use issues and maintain safety in the workplace.

Link: info.bwc.ohio.gov/for-employers/incentive-programs/supr/supr-at-a-glance

---

The Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit

Federal guidance for private and public sector employers to prevent and respond to substance misuse among employees.

Link: dol.gov/agencies/eta/RRW-hub/Toolkit

---

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-being

Outlines five "Essentials" based on human needs for addressing workplace mental health.

Link: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/workplace-well-being/index.html

---

WHO Guidelines on Mental Health at Work

Global, evidence-based guidance on organizational interventions and individual mental health promotion.

Link: who.int/publications/i/item/9789240053052

---

Podcast: Voices For Suicide Prevention: Beyond the Stigma

A discussion on why businesses can't afford to ignore mental health and its impact on the bottom line.

Link: Listen Now