Mental Health Support That Works in Seasonal, High-Pressure Workplaces
Employer-paid mental health services—such as Employee Assistance Programs, counselling, or mental health coverage within group benefit plans—are usually deductible as business expenses. Many of these benefits can also be structured as non-taxable for employees, meaning staff can access support without increasing their income tax.
Health Spending Accounts offer another flexible option. Contributions are generally tax-deductible for employers, while employees can be reimbursed for eligible medical expenses, including mental health services, often without tax consequences.
Investing in mental health not only supports your team but can also reduce stress, absenteeism, and turnover—all while keeping costs manageable.
For guidance on structuring these benefits, see the Canada Revenue Agency’s counselling services page here and explore practical tools with CAMH’s Workplace Mental Health Playbook.
Keep a keen eye out for upcoming mental health webinars!
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Anne Kadwell
Retail, Landscape, and Industry HR Specialist
1.888.446.3499 x8610
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