Mission for the Mind
Addressing the broad challenges associated with mental health and well-being
Our Mission for the Mind initiative addresses challenges associated with mental health and well-being and includes three focus areas:
- Anti-opioids and substance use disorder prevention
- Anxiety, depression, and related impacts
- Anti-suicide efforts, especially related to veterans and the emerging vulnerable population of healthcare workers
Leidos has worked since 2017 to elevate the conversation on mental health through employee resources and engagement and strategic partnerships with community organizations, sports teams, and health and defense agencies.
Looking after our health and that of others isn't simply the treatment of an ailment or illness. It's a holistic mix of physical well-being, mental health, financial stability, food security, access to adequate employment and safe housing. Our collective focus must be on efforts to address addiction and overall mental health that will be critical to saving lives and helping improve the overall well-being of our communities.
Liz Porter
President, Health & Civil Sector
Protecting our People
With 47,000 employees globally, Leidos has a critical role to play in reducing the stigma around mental health and addiction and increasing accessibility of resources. We provide comprehensive health coverage, actively support a work-life balance culture and encourage employees to strive for a holistic approach to their wellness.
We have expanded the benefits offered to our employees to enhance their physical and mental health, support their families and increase access to wellness programs through technology. These efforts include:
- Personalized health and well-being support, including health coaching, engaging team challenges, healthy habits focusing on nutrition, sleep, and mental well-being.
- Virtual telemedicine and telehealth services.
- Doubling the length of our paid parental leave program to four weeks, and enhancing the maternity care program.
- A digital resilience tool that focuses on improving coping skills.
A call to action
The origin of Leidos’ commitment to this issue was when an employee who lost his son to an overdose challenged our CEO, to do more to address the growing opioid epidemic.
Engaging our Community
Critical to Leidos' commitment to this issue are the experts that we partner with and support. Leidos provides significant support to non-profit organizations each year, having contributed millions of dollars to substance misuse and mental health charitable efforts. We have been privileged to support many organizations:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The National Capital Area Chapter of AFSP has a mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide, and in 2024 Leidos teams joined eight Out of the Darkness Community Walks around the country.
Learn more about AFSP
Chris Atwood Foundation
The CAF supports recovery efforts related to substance use disorders and opened Northern Virginia’s first Recovery Community Center to serve individuals with substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
Learn more about CAT
Baltimore Ravens Partnership
Since 2020, the Ravens-Leidos “Tackling Opioid Addiction” campaign has helped address the opioid crisis in Baltimore by supporting various non-profits that distribute drug disposal packets, support veterans, and provide safe housing options.
Learn more about the partnership
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Leidos and CADCA had a multi-faceted partnership from 2017-2024 focused on supporting CADCA’s mission to build drug-free communities.
Learn more about CADCA
EVERFI
Leidos partners with EVERFI to provide digital learning courses about mental health to middle and high schools in the greater Morgantown area of West Virginia, Baltimore, Md., and Madison County, Ala. at no cost to the schools.
Learn more about Everfi
Milken Institute Center for Public Health
Leidos worked with the Milken Institute to share best practices and mobilize employers across industries to address the growing opioid epidemic and mental health crisis.
Learn more about the partnership
The George Mason Center for Community Health
The Center for Community Health provides evidence-based, accessible, affordable and culturally sensitive therapy and testing services to the Northern Virginia community.
Learn more about the center
The Women's Center
TWC provides mental health counseling, support, and education to help people live healthy, stable, and productive lives.
Learn more about TWC
National Environmental Education Foundation
Leidos and NEEF have collaborated on environmental days of service and resources for teachers to help young people better manage their mental health and emotions.
Learn more about NEEF
Customer Missions
Our commitment to mental health and well-being in the workplace also extends to our customers in federal and defense health agencies. Leidos has worked with the U.S. military to support improved performance, resilience and wellness among our service members for nearly forty years. The Military and Family Life Counseling Program is one way we provide military personnel and their families with non-medical counseling services to identify and alleviate military life stresses before they rise to harmful levels.
