It’s January 2026, the time for setting a fresh tone for your team. Protecting your team’s psychological health is just as critical as protecting their physical safety. When we ignore the psychological side of work, the burden of stress and burnout doesn't just rest with the individual—it affects the whole team.

The stakes: Why now?

When psychological health and safety (PHS) is ignored, burnout and disengagement become the norm. In continuing care, this can mean higher risks, more errors, and a harder time providing the care your clients and residents deserve.

Your workplace is more than just where you clock in; it’s an ecosystem that shapes your daily life. While it can increase stress, it can also sustain you. Much like a supportive family or a favourite hobby, a healthy workplace should be a pillar of your mental health—a place where you feel capable, valued, and truly supported. It’s a simple equation: when our care workers are doing well, the entire organization thrives.

You know you need a plan, but between staff huddles and resident needs, finding a starting point can feel like adding one more heavy brick to an already full backpack.

You don't need to navigate this alone.

We're here to help with tools, templates and expert support. Here are three steps for success:

1. Lay the foundation: A clear policy demonstrates to your team that you are committed to their well-being.
2. Socialize the message: Talk about psychological health and safety in your safety huddles and JOSHC meetings so it becomes part of the daily rhythm.
3. Get expert support: Lean on your member-exclusive benefit—our psychological health and safety coach—to help you to tailor these tools to your specific site needs.

Psychological health and safety policy

A policy is more than just paper; it creates a shared understanding of what safety looks like in your workplace. It makes it easier for everyone to hold themselves and one another accountable, fostering a respectful, supportive environment.

Psychological safety isn’t a mystery; it’s about meeting basic human needs. It’s a workplace where:

• Staff feel free to speak up about unsafe workloads without fear.
• Teams are included in the decisions that impact their daily tasks.
• Coworkers support one another in taking their breaks.
• Small acts of connection—like asking about a weekend or checking in after a tough shift—are the norm.

Take the lead: Join the pilot project.

Every organization has its own unique strengths and hurdles. If you want to move beyond the template and build a custom action plan, apply for our Enhancing Psychological Health and Safety Pilot Project. You'll get direct, one-on-one guidance from our psychological health and safety coach to ensure your strategies are practical and relevant to your frontline reality.