FREE TRAINING & COACHING: Build a Resilient & Thriving Workplace
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The Workplace Thrive Academy provides business leaders with the tools to foster a resilient, mentally healthy workforce by recognizing and responding to challenges such as depression, anxiety, and substance use. This expert-led program also offers insights into financial stressors affecting employees, particularly A.L.I.C.E. families, helping organizations create a supportive, high-performing workplace.
Thanks to generous grant funding, this comprehensive training and coaching program is offered FREE, at no cost to you and your team. Led by mental health expert Mike Luster, the Academy combines interactive training with personalized coaching to help businesses develop tailored mental health action plans that drive real change.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert Training on workplace mental health strategies
✅ Personalized Coaching to implement an effective action plan
✅ Best Practices & Tools to enhance workplace well-being
✅ A No-Cost Opportunity to invest in your team’s success
Join us and take the next step toward a healthier, more resilient workplace.
🔗 Learn more and register: www.unitedwayccfl.org/academy
WORKPLACE THRIVE ACADEMY SESSION INFO
This session is completed and focused on Trauma and Mental Health in the Workplace. The Summit took place on Jan. 14, 2025.
📅 April 16, 2025 | 🕒 8 am - 12 pm or 1pm - 5 pm
Recognize, Engage, Connect Training
- Understand & identify signs of Depression and Suicidal thoughts in the Workplace
- Learn practical tools like the WARP® tool to assess mental health challenges
- Develop effective communication skills to engage and support employees
- Establish a step-by-step crisis response plan
Action Plan Development
- Conduct a SWOT analysis of your current workplace mental health initiatives
- Complete the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Survey
- Learn about national workplace mental health standards
- Engage with other business leaders to gain best practices
- Receive expert coaching from Mike and Lynn Luster to create a customized implementation plan
📅 July 15, 2025 | 🕒 8 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm
Recognize, Engage, Connect Training
- Identify signs of workplace anxiety and substance use issues
- Learn tools for early intervention and support
- Develop strategies to create a stigma-free workplace
- Understand risk factors and warning signs for substance abuse
Action Plan Development
- Evaluate and refine your organization’s mental health plan
- Learn how to integrate mental health policies into workplace culture
- Network and collaborate with other companies to share insights
- Take steps toward Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health
📅 September 2025 | This will be a virtual session via Zoom
Action Plan & Progress Check-In
Throughout the Workplace Thrive Academy, participants have been developing customized action plans to enhance workplace mental health initiatives. By building on insights from the April and July sessions, members have set goals and implemented strategies to create a culture of well-being within their organizations.
Session 4: Final Training, Coaching & Celebration
The September virtual session will serve as a pivotal opportunity for continued coaching and expert guidance on refining and sustaining your workplace wellness initiatives. Participants will have the chance to discuss challenges, share successes, and gain final insights to strengthen their mental health programs. We will also take time to celebrate the collective progress and impact made throughout the Academy!
Why Mental Health Matters in the Workplace
Boost Productivity
Investing in wellness can yield up to 4x return on team performance.
Cut Costs
Addressing mental health reduces absenteeism, stress, and healthcare expenses.
Retain Talent
With 1 in 3 employees leaving roles over mental health, supporting your team is key to improving retention and engagement.
FREE Registration Details
2 In person sessions -
Choose from am or pm time slots
8 am - 12 pm or 1pm - 5pm
1 Virtual Session
This is a FREE Workshop: Limited Space Available Secure Your Spot Today!
United Way Charlotte County is proud to fully fund the Workplace Thrive Academy, a program valued at $3,000 per participant.
This expert-led training and coaching supports local businesses in building a healthier, more resilient workforce, reinforcing our commitment to community well-being and resilience.
Why the Academy is Unique
✔ Personalized coaching to help implement mental health strategies tailored to your organization
✔ Action-oriented approach to workplace mental health beyond standard training
✔ Opportunities to engage with like-minded professionals and share best practices
Workplace Academy Key Focus:
- 50% Training: Learn to recognize and respond to common workplace mental health challenges
- 50% Coaching: Receive personalized guidance to develop and implement a tailored mental health plan for your organization, regardless of your leadership level or where you are in your journey
Survey by United at Work Summit Attendees
What is the biggest challenge you are facing in the workplace right now?
On a scale of 1 to 10 how ready are you to address mental health in the workplace?
Do financial stressors, such as limited income or high living costs, impact your mental health at work?
