Resource Library: Ohio Employer Mental Health Toolkit
I. Immediate Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
24/7 confidential support via call or text.
Ohio CareLine:
24/7 emotional support from licensed professionals.
Contact: 1-800-720-9616
Crisis Text Line:
Connect with a counselor by texting
"HOME" to 741741.
II. Employer Practical Toolsets (Mercy Health Guides)
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