In this episode of Community Connected Health, hosts Skip Lowe and Colton Storla welcome Zach Schmit and Chad Charkowski from Covenant Workplace Solutions to discuss Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). The guests explore how EAPs have evolved from minimal, underutilized benefits into comprehensive mental health and wellness resources. They address the growing demand for mental health support, strategies for driving employee utilization, and the importance of leadership buy-in in fostering a wellness-focused workplace culture. The conversation also highlights Covenant's innovative integration of mental health, primary care, and wellness services, offering employers a proactive, holistic approach to supporting their workforce year-round.

This is Community Connected Health, the podcast where we explore how employers, healthcare innovators, and advisors are transforming the way healthcare is delivered — right in their own communities. This podcast is hosted by Skip Lowe and Colton Storla of North Risk Partners, and new episodes release on the first Monday of each month on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your podcasts. You can also connect with the hosts through LinkedIn or via email. If you're ready to rethink your health plan, empower your employees, and build something better — you're in the right place.

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