About the Program

Employee wellness is a critical component of a successful workplace, but effective well-being programs must go beyond perks. Thoughtful policies that address mental and physical health and provide support and resources for employees can have a measurable impact on increasing productivity, reducing absenteeism, and creating a workplace where employees are healthier and happier. 

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s CEOs Against Stigma initiative is helping companies meet this growing demand. The program educates leadership teams on the impact mental illness is having on the workplace and assists them with developing policies and practices that prioritize mental health, reduce stigma, and promote employee well-being. 

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During Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2019, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania launched the CEOs Against Stigma workplace mental health program with a grant from the Staunton Farm Foundation. Executives and HR leaders from nearly 40 companies attended the kickoff breakfast at the Duquesne Club in downtown Pittsburgh. The program's goal was to address mental health stigma in the workplace through awareness presentations. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we added the self-guided toolkit to help companies evaluate existing mental health policies or implement new procedures that would create a company culture where employees feel comfortable reaching out for help and supervisors feel confident having difficult conversations.   

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families affected by mental illness through recovery-focused support, education, and advocacy. Located in Pittsburgh, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is the state organization for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization.

Support 

We offer peer and family support groups that help people affected by mental illness connect with others who are experiencing similar feelings and situations.  

Education 

Our education programs help peers and families better understand mental illness and the importance of self-care.  

Advocacy 

Our Adult Mental Health Advocacy program in Allegheny County helps people understand their rights to make informed decisions about their care. We also provide up-to-date information on state and federal legislation that impacts mental health, and we connect you with your policymakers. 


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