Watch: How to Create a Thriving (and Intentional) Mental Health Program for Your Business

Heffernan (pictured, center, in this photo from CONNECT) is the founder and co-president of ScreenSafe, a company that administers drug testing services for various organizations and companies, primarily focusing on the unionized construction trades. He conducts seminars and has served as a keynote presenter to labor organizations and signatory contractors’ associations on such relevant topics as Reasonable Suspicion, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, and more. Also pictured, from left, are PHCC’s Union-Affiliated Contractors (UAC) Chair Dave Frame and UAC member Steve Stimson. 

Supporting employees’ mental health isn’t just a compassionate choice — it’s essential for business success. Consider this: alcohol misuse alone costs the U.S. economy $249 billion annually, and 62% of adults with a substance use disorder are actively employed. Here’s a hopeful statistic: employees in recovery miss 14 fewer workdays per year than those struggling with untreated substance use.

At PHCC CONNECT 2024, Bill Heffernan of ScreenSafe led an insightful session on building a successful mental health program, and it’s now available to watch. This session is packed with actionable strategies, from creating a supportive workplace culture to understanding your role in helping employees. Heffernan shares how aligning with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and crafting a culture that suits a business's unique needs – rather than copying others – can make all the difference.

PHCC is proud to offer this valuable resource, compliments of PHCC’s Union-Affiliated Contractors, which will help provide a better understanding of the impact of mental health challenges in the workplace and how employers can reduce the stigma that prevents employees from seeking the help they need.

Those interested can watch the full video online to learn how to build a mental health program that supports your team.

Stay tuned for Heffernan's featured article in the March 2025 issue of PROS REPS RUGGED Mind and Body magazine!