HARC, Inc., the Coachella Valley’s premier source for community health and wellness data, announces that the 2023 Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness Luncheon will take place on Thursday, June 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Desert Willow Golf Resort (38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert).

The event’s symposium will consist of a keynote from HARC’s CEO, Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, and a panel discussion with local leaders who prioritize employee mental health and well-being. Tickets, which are $45, are now available on EventBrite.

“The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique issues and struggles to the lives of many people and organizations in the past year,” Casey Leier, the HARC director of research and evaluation. “The World Health Organization reports that in the first year of the pandemic, there was a 25% increase in depression and anxiety worldwide. Additionally, a survey by Mind Share Partners revealed that 84% of workers said their workplace contributed to at least one mental health challenge.”

As a response to the heavy weight of the pandemic on worker mental health, the U.S. Surgeon General released a new model of Workplace Well-Being to support workers and employers in creating healthy work environments. With the U.S. government now making workplace well-being a priority, join HARC in discussing how we can integrate the workplace well-being model into the fabric of our community.

“All types of organizations are encouraged to attend this event, including for-profits, nonprofits, schools and governmental organizations,” LeComte-Hinely said. “Business owners, managers and anyone who cares about employee health and wellness will explore ideas of how to support employee mental health and ultimately give way for an organization that thrives.”

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $10,000, with perks such as free event tickets, press features on our website, social media, and e-blasts. For more information, contact Bernardo Lino at BLino@HARCdata.org.

HARC wishes to thank their current sponsors: Titanium sponsor Desert Oasis Healthcare, and Gold sponsor College of the Desert.

About HARC: HARC is a nonprofit organization based in Palm Desert. HARC advances the quality of life by helping community leaders use objective research and analysis to turn data into action, with a special focus on the Coachella Valley. To learn more about HARC, visit www.HARCdata.org.

This piece was submitted on behalf of HARC by David Perry.