Mental Health America (MHA) strongly encourages employers to use the Bell Seal application process to strategically evaluate their organization’s policies, practices, and benefits that support employees’ mental health and well-being. Creating a mentally healthy workplace is not just good for employees and fulfilling on a human level; it’s good business.

Employers with Bell Seal recognition receive:

  • An evaluation by MHA’s Workplace Wellness team, using its proprietary Bell Seal scoring rubric, which aligns with established evidence-based best practices for workplace mental health
  • A PDF report with scores for each section (Workplace Culture, Benefits, Compliance, and Wellness), a total score indicating whether the employer qualified and at which recognition level (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum), and a benchmarking chart comparing your scores to the average scores of other employers and recipients
  • Access to the promotion toolkit, including a digital badge and templates for internal and external communications
  • Recognition on the Bell Seal website
  • Inclusion in MHA’s announcements during Mental Health Month and the annual conference
  • Reference in the annual Workplace Mental Health report
  • A digital certificate, or the option for a mailed certificate (at an additional cost)
  • Enrollment in the quarterly Workplace Wellness newsletter

Bridgeway Center logo | Healthy options for personal empowermentI enjoyed the comprehensive and holistic approach of the Bell Seal program, which evaluates workplace mental health from multiple perspectives, including policies, practices, and associate experience. The structured framework provided valuable insights into BCI’s strengths while highlighting opportunities for growth. Additionally, the process encouraged meaningful reflection on how we can further support associate well-being, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a mentally healthy workplace. – Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI)

Lancaster Colony Corporation logo - Marzetti | The Better Food CompanyEarning a Bell Seal signals to employees, stakeholders, and potential hires that the company values mental health and prioritizes employee well-being. It’s a mark of distinction that enhances a company’s reputation. – Lancaster Colony Corporation

The Clorox Company logoThis recognition reflects the intentional policies, programs, and culture we’ve cultivated to prioritize mental well-being—an essential component of our people-first philosophy. It is both an honor and a responsibility that validates the meaningful efforts of our employee resource groups, leadership, and individual employees across the organization. – The Clorox Company