Mental Health at Work

Psychological Health & Safety: Where do I start?

Understanding and assessing psychological health & safety (PH&S) in your workplace can seem overwhelming. In tourism & hospitality we know just how important customer service is, PH&S is an opportunity to ensure you have a culture of care offering your employees a great experience while working with you. The following page offers you resources and ideas of where to get started.

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Mental Health Resources

Getting Started with Mental Health at Work

Workplace Psychological Health & Safety Consultants

Funded by a grant from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, our go2HR Workplace Psychological Health & Safety Consultants are knowledgeable, experienced industry professionals with a wealth of lived experiences who have been rigorously trained to support employees and employers across BC.

Our consultants work directly with employers to establish a foundation of psychological safety in the workplaces, descried by author William A. Kahn as, “being able to show and employ one’s self without fear of negative consequences of self-image, status or career.”

go2HR offers free workplace mental health support for businesses in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry. 

Meet our Consultants

Services include:

  • Guidance on stress, burnout, and coping strategies.
  • Support for training programs and employee wellness initiatives.
  • Conducting a “Workplace Psychological H&S Pulse Check” to understand your business’s mental health landscape.

Employer Benefits:

  • Free consultations and support.
  • Tailored recommendations based on your specific needs.
  • Improved employee well-being and a safer workplace culture.

Erin O’Byrne

Mental Health & Psychological Safety Consultant

Erin is passionate about helping individuals and organizations take their wellness to the next level. She brings with her over two decades of expertise in mental health and wellness, leadership coaching, HR, training and facilitation. Recently she helped a large retailer win “The Workplace Well-being Award” from The Canadian Positive Psychology Association.

Learn how Erin can help your organization. Book a consultation today!

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Nicole Howlett

Mental Health & Psychological Safety Consultant

Nicole aims to integrate physical and psychological health and safety into the workplace. She holds an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma from BCIT and a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, where she was active in the McGill Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative. Nicole is a certified Psychological Health & Safety Navigator and holds a Mental Health First Aid Certification. She has worked as a Health and Safety Coordinator at the Sunshine Coast Regional District and as a Health and Safety Officer at the Vancouver Aquarium, focusing on regulatory compliance, mental health initiatives, and maintaining the COR program.

Learn how Nicole can help your organization. Book a consultation today!

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Support Workplace Mental Health

go2HR is proud to have partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association – BC Division (CMHA BC) to provide industry-specific mental health training for tourism and hospitality employees, supervisors, managers and senior leaders.

These courses have been developed with industry guidance to cover relevant workplace concerns, focusing on psychological health & safety.

Funding for this partnership has been provided by a grant from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.

See Our Courses

Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Source

47%

of working Canadians agree that their work is the most stressful part of their day.

16%

of working Canadians say their workplace is a frequent or ongoing source of feelings of depression, anxiety or other mental illness.

39%

would not tell their current manager if they were experiencing a mental health problem.

82%

of employees with mental health issues indicate it impacts their work, while only 53% of those with physical health issues say it impacts their work.