Mission for the Mind
Addressing the broad challenges associated with mental health and well-being
Our Mission for the Mind initiative started in 2017 when we took action to address the opioid epidemic. Our efforts to address challenges associated with mental health and well-being have expanded to include three focus areas:
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Anti-opioids and substance use disorder prevention
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Anxiety, depression, and related impacts
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Anti-suicide efforts, especially related to veterans and the emerging vulnerable population of healthcare workers
Leidos works 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.
By driving bold conversations that break the stigma around mental health and by advancing research, Leidos works to create solutions in the communities we live and work in with the goal of improving mental health for generations to come.
Together, we can be a catalyst for change.
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 48,000 employees globally, Leidos has a critical role to play in reducing the stigma around mental health and addiction and increasing accessibility of resources. Our Build a Better You initiative helps employees achieve their personal wellness goals through a variety of resources including:
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Virgin Pulse: Offers employees health and wellness challenges with opportunities to earn points toward rewards.
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Headspace: Gives access to regular wellness education sessions provided by our Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off and expanded optional benefit offerings at discounted prices.
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meQuilibrium (meQ): Makes it easier to prioritize mental well-being through digital training and helps participants learn ways to reduce stress and have more energy, focus, and control.
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.
This and other similar stories from employees led to the establishment of the Leidos CEO Pledge. The nearly 200 organizations that have taken the pledge commit their time, talent and resources to help end the opioid addiction crisis through better education, support and access to services that are desperately needed.
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
More than 200 Leidos employees participated in 11 Out of Darkness Walks around the country in 2023.
Learn more about AFSP
Chris Atwood Foundation
Leidos has supported CAF by raising critical funds and naloxone training and distribution events. In 2021, Leidos joined the Virginia Department of Health to support CAF’s Revive to Thrive mobile unit, a program benefitting Northern Virginia.
Learn more about CAT
Baltimore Ravens Partnership
Since 2020, the Ravens-Leidos “Tackling Opioid Addiction” campaign has helped address the opioid crisis in Baltimore supporting 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 has had a multi-faceted partnership with CADCA since 2017, with the collaboration 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 and Baltimore, Md., at no cost to the schools.
Learn more about Everfi
Milken Institute Center for Public Health
Leidos worked with the institute to promote the Leidos CEO Pledge 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 our Northern Virginia community.
Learn more about the center
The Women's Center
Leidos supports TWC’s efforts to provide mental health counseling, support, and education to help people live healthy, stable, and productive lives.
Learn more about TWC
The Baltimore Station
Leidos supports The Baltimore Station and their efforts supporting veterans who are overcoming obstacles to regain self-sufficiency.
Learn more about the station
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.
