September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it reminds us of something we know to be true: we can’t do this work alone. Not the work of preventing suicide, not the work of supporting mental health, and not the work of building workplace cultures where people feel seen, valued, and connected.

At WCWI, we see every day how connection is the difference-maker. For employees, connection can mean feeling safe enough to ask for help. For well-being professionals, connection can mean finding community in an industry that often feels isolating. For organizations, connection can mean having the tools, strategies, and shared accountability to make mental health a priority.

Awareness + Action

This month, WCWI partnered with Marquette University and Friendship Circle to bring SafeTALK training to our community. SafeTALK equips people with the awareness and confidence to notice when someone may be struggling and to take action by connecting them to support.

We also continue to amplify Make It OK, a campaign that reduces stigma and opens the door for honest conversations about mental health. These tools remind us that awareness is powerful, but awareness paired with action is life-saving.

And through our Mental Health in the Workplace Certificate Program (MHWCP), WCWI is guiding organizations to weave mental health into every layer of their culture—through policies, leadership engagement, education, and support.

The Power of Community

Still, none of this can happen in isolation. Many of you carry this work forward in your organizations as a team of one or within small groups tasked with big goals. That can feel heavy and lonely.

This is where WCWI’s community becomes vital. Through member consultations, peer groups, and networking spaces, you don’t have to do this work alone. Whether you’re new to workplace well-being or a seasoned leader, being part of a supportive network makes the work lighter, the impact deeper, and the vision clearer.

Together, We’re Stronger

Suicide prevention and workplace well-being share this truth: connection saves lives. And connection is strongest when it’s built in community.

At WCWI, we believe in walking alongside you. Not only to resource and educate, but to remind you that you are not alone in this important, sometimes challenging, always meaningful work. Together, we create workplaces where mental health is supported, stigma is reduced, and lives are valued.

An Invitation

As we honor Suicide Prevention Month, we invite you to join us. Connect with WCWI through a peer group, a member consultation, or the Mental Health in the Workplace Certificate Program. Engage with this community, because together we can move from awareness to action—and none of us have to do this work alone.

- WCWI Team

More than a membership...it's a mission. 

wcwi@wellnesscouncilwi.org