Williamson County was recognized at the June 18 commissioners meeting for receiving the Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America.
About the Program
MHA is a national non-profit organization promoting mental health, well-being and disease prevention.
In 2019, MHA launched Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, a first-of-its-kind national certification program designed to certify U.S.-based employers who are committed to supporting mentally healthy workers, according to MHA documents. Since 2020, MHA has certified 276 organizations.
The MHA reports that in 2023, 169 employers completed the application process for 58 standards, assessing their organization’s policies and practices that impact employee mental health.
Organizations that complete the application are awarded four different levels of certification: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. According to MHA documents, only 24% of the 520 applicants achieved certification status.
Bellseal Qualification
- Beneficiaries consider all aspects of workers’ well-being
- Recipients offer generous benefits
- The award recipient will promote practices rooted in protecting the mental health of workers.
- Beneficiaries implement innovative programs to promote worker well-being
Notable Quotes
“Williamson County underwent a rigorous evaluation of our policies and practices in four areas: workplace culture, benefits, compliance and wellness programs,” said Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County’s senior director of human resources. “Achieving status as a Belle Seal certified organization demonstrates Williamson County’s ongoing commitment to the health and wellness of our employees.”
