Employee Participation

While access to mental health services is a problem for just about everyone, everywhere, the LGBTQ+ community is facing a dangerous trifecta — cultural and political volatility, an accelerating mental health crisis, and an inequitable healthcare system — that needs immediate and sustained action.

About 20% of women will experience a postpartum mental health condition, which can be devastating to their overall wellbeing and potentially even prevent return to work.

72% of business owners said financial concerns prevented them from taking time off.

For most caregivers, their responsibilities often resemble a time commitment equivalent to taking on another full-time job.

Most employees would prefer financial benefits such as a company stock plan, and a broad-based plan tied to payroll such as employee stock purchase plans may be a good fit, as more employees will be able to participate.

The HHS program will allocate the funds to support behavioral health care workforce, substance use treatment and recovery, integrated health care solutions, and training and technical assistance.