MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION TREATMENT FOR EMPLOYEES

Addiction, mental health disorders, and burnout are harming your employees and your productivity.

Employees are the lifeblood of any organization or business. Their energy, dedication, and innovation are what fuel your success. Maintaining a healthy, happy workforce is essential, but what happens when they begin to feel the effects of stress, burnout, substance use, or mental health disorders?   

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, more than 70,000 people missed work today due to their mental health. EHN Canada offers evidence-based treatment programs that can help your employees return to work—and to themselves. We can also help organizations foster workplaces that prevent burnout and time off, while breaking down the stigma of addiction and mental health disorders. 

How are Canadian employees and employers being impacted by mental health and addiction?

Almost half of all workers in Canada are feeling the effects of burnout. 

Robert Half 

Workplace disability leave for a mental illness costs employers double that of physical illness.   

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 

How our treatment programs support employees

At EHN Canada, we are proud to help people from coast to coast (and even around the world) recover from addiction and mental health disorders. Our unique combination of evidence-based treatment, expert clinicians, and inpatient and virtual treatment options means a better chance at a life in recovery. Here’s how our programs can help: 

Evidence-based treatment

Our treatment programs have been clinically tested and shown to help people get better. 

Treatment for complex conditions

Mental health disorders and addiction are often tied together in a complex way. We can help treat them both. 

Virtual treatment options

Our convenient online programs may be right for employees who live in remote regions or simply want to keep working. 

Work with benefits providers

We can work with your employee benefits provider to help make treatment more accessible to more people on your team. 

Programs for your employees

Having a workforce that is healthy, happy, and productive is key to an organization’s success. We treat concurrent instances of addiction and mental health disorders simultaneously. And we offer our patients inpatient, virtual, and hybrid models of care. 

Here are some that might be right for your employees:

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Hybrid addiction treatment

A combination of two weeks of inpatient treatment and eight weeks of virtual treatment.

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Mental Health Connect

We can help identify mental health concerns early on and offer effective treatment solutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of mental health or addiction conditions do you treat?

    We treat a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns, including:

    • Depression, anxiety, and stress
    • Workplace burnout and exhaustion
    • Trauma and PTSD
    • Substance use disorders (alcohol, drugs, medications)
    • And concurrent disorders, where mental health and addiction occur together

    Our inpatient, virtual, and hybrid programs support employees at any level of severity, with confidential, evidence-based care.

  • How do I identify an employee who may be struggling?

    Common signs include:

    • Noticeable changes in performance or productivity
    • Increased absences, lateness, or missed deadlines
    • Mood changes, irritability or withdrawal
    • Difficulty concentrating, decision-making, or coping with workload
    • Possible substance-related concerns, such as impaired behaviour

    Employers don’t need to diagnose, simply recognize the changes, start a supportive conversation, and connect the employee with confidential help if needed.

  • How much does employee mental health or addiction treatment cost?

    Costs vary depending on program type (inpatient, virtual, hybrid), length of stay, and benefits coverage. We can work directly with benefit providers to help reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for employees. We also offer corporate partnerships and direct billing options for organizations that fund treatment on behalf of staff. To explore the treatment costs, please fill out our form here, and a member of our team will connect with you to review your needs and provide guidance.

  • How can my organization offer mental health and addiction treatment support to employees?

    Employers can refer employees directly to EHN Canada for mental health or addiction treatment. We work with HR teams, benefits providers, and disability-management professionals to determine eligibility, streamline referrals, and coordinate the right level of care.

    We also support organizations through Mental Health Connect, a comprehensive solution designed for employers and benefits providers that offers timely access to our virtual programs, education for leaders on workplace mental health challenges, and a co-branded self-assessment tool.

  • How much time do employees need to take off work for treatment?

    This varies by program, and the severity of the employee’s mental health or substance use disorder. Some employees are able to maintain full-time hours by participating in flexible, Virtual Intensive Treatment Programs, while others may require short-term leave for inpatient treatment.

  • How is employee confidentiality protected? Who within their organization will know that they are attending treatment?

    We treat all personal health information as strictly confidential and comply with Canadian privacy laws. We only share information with managers and HR professionals if the employee has provided explicit consent. Our approach ensures that the employee’s privacy is respected, while still allowing appropriate return-to-work planning and accommodations.

  • How can my company reduce burnout and prevent mental health or addiction issues?

    Burnout prevention starts with a healthy workplace. Employers can reduce burnout by promoting work-life balance, managing workloads effectively, encouraging open dialogue about mental health, and fostering a supportive and understanding work environment.

    EHN Canada is proud to offer resources to help employers, help employees. View our webinars and blogs for additional support. We also offer Mental Health Connect (MHC), designed to help employees access treatment, learn about mental health, do self-assessments, and more. It also provides education to help leaders identify and respond to workplace mental health challenges.

  • What is the process for referring someone to treatment?

    Start by completing our referral inquiry form or calling us at 1-866-963-6343. Your employee, if willing, will then complete a confidential assessment with our clinical team to determine the most suitable mental health or addiction program. Once approved, we guide them through intake, timelines, and any required documentation. Most admissions can be scheduled quickly, helping ensure a safe and supported return to work.

  • Is there Aftercare once treatment ends?

    Yes. Every employee who completes treatment has access to structured Aftercare, including ongoing group therapy, relapse prevention support, return-to-work planning and access to optional drug and alcohol monitoring. We also have an EHN Canada Alumni Association, a nationwide alumni network that provides community, peer support, and continued recovery resources. This helps employees maintain long-term progress and transition back to work with confidence.

    Research shows that participation in alumni groups can significantly reduce relapse risk and improve long‑term recovery outcomes.

  • Do you offer programs tailored to employees in dangerous or high-stress fields?

    Yes. We offer a Virtual Intensive Therapy Program for Workplace Trauma with a curriculum developed and taught by leading workplace trauma, addiction, and operational stress injury experts.

    And for members of the military, veterans, and first responders, we offer specialized trauma and addiction programs designed specifically for their unique experiences and needs.

    We also offer optional drug and alcohol monitoring following graduation, which is ideal for those with safety-sensitive jobs, as monitoring can often be requested by their employer.