Help people access mental health support
Suggested Actions
Publish clear access and referral information for each service, including what it offers, who can use it and any expected waiting arrangements.
Maintain current local and national support information and, where appropriate, help the person make contact rather than only handing them a list.
Define the role as initial listening and signposting, provide suitable training and supervision, and make boundaries and escalation routes explicit.
Name an accessible contact or role and ensure they know how to listen, protect privacy and connect the person with further support.
Use one clearly signposted location for current information, written so someone experiencing difficulty can understand the next step quickly.
Test the route from an employee’s perspective and remove unnecessary steps, inaccessible formats or assumptions about location and working pattern.
Resources & Downloads
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has today launched best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement Mental Health First Aid in the workplace.
Leeds Recovery College provides free workshops, courses, and training to explore, improve and maintain mental health and wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programmes, or EAPs, are designed to assist employees with personal, or work-related, concerns and matters that may impact their job performance or well-being, such as difficulties with mental health.
We are a non-profit mental health support organisation set up originally in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020.
The Toolkit
Engaging with your employees to increase their awareness of mental health in the workplace is a priority.
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TaskHave a clear plan for mental health across your workplace
Ensure employers establish an inclusive, actionable mental health strategy.
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TaskEstablish fair and inclusive policies and procedures
This action ensures workplace policies are legally compliant, inclusive, and fair.
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TaskDemonstrate your commitment to mental health at work
This action embeds mental health into an organisation’s core identity and leadership agenda.
Help your employees to understand their role in positive mental wellbeing. Help build confidence in your team and reduce stigma.
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TaskProtect people from harm at work
This action proactively safeguards employees by mitigating workplace hazards and misconduct.
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TaskCreate a safe and supportive environment that protects mental health.
This action fosters an open, respectful, and confidential workplace culture.
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TaskSupport flexible ways of working
This action empowers businesses to accommodate the diverse life stages and unexpected needs of their workforce by offering adaptable hours, locations, and transition plans.
Implement a solid approach to prevent bullying & discrimination and use sustainable methods to support employees.
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TaskSupport physical activity for good mental health
This action champions the vital link between movement and mental wellbeing by integrating physical activity directly into the working day.
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TaskSupport self-care for good mental health
This action empowers employees to actively manage their wellbeing by embedding and normalising self-care practices within the working day.
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TaskProvide a variety of mental health support options
This action ensures that employees have immediate access to a diverse ecosystem of mental health resources tailored to their individual preferences and needs.
Get Involved
The Leeds Mindful Employer Network brings local employers together to champion positive mental health at work. The Network is unique to Leeds, putting the city at the forefront of workplace mental health and wellbeing.
Becoming a Mindful Employer opens your business and staff up to a bunch of benefits. From quarterly peer support events to learn and newsletters and bulletins to keep you informed to local training, tools and resources.