Local voices. Local insights. Local solutions.
December 1 and 2, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
RFDA Gathering Hall in Thunder Bay (570 Syndicate Ave. S.)
The conference registration has reached maximum capacity. Workplace leaders who wish to be put on a waiting list in case a seat opens up are welcome to send us an email request. Participants who have already registered, but can no longer attend can also email us to free up their spot.
Email workplacewellness@tbdhu.com
About the Conference
The Workplace Mental Health: Leadership in Action conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Superior Mental Wellness @ Work Advisory Group. Working together, we hope to:
- Equip workplace leaders with the knowledge and skills to foster mentally healthy and resilient workplaces
- Strengthen leaders' ability to recognize and respond to workplace mental health challenges
- Build leaders' confidence to take meaningful action for mental health within their sphere of influence at work
- Share practical strategies and evidence-informed information
- Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
- Foster opportunities for networking
Overall, the conference promises to offer local insights, strategies and solutions for promoting and protecting employee mental health. Participants will leave with feeling empowered to lead positive change and equipped with valuable resources to make it happen. All of this is for FREE!
Who is the Conference for?
Formal and informal workplace leaders from Thunder Bay and across the District are invited to attend this conference. This could include:
- Team leaders
- Supervisors or Managers
- Senior executives
- Business owners
- Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee members
- Wellness Committee members/champions
- Psychological Heath & Safety Committee members
- Informal front-line leaders
- Workplace champions for mental health
Conference Agenda
- Day 1: Tuesday, December 1
The focus of this day is to build an understanding of the local context, establish the foundations of a mentally healthy workplace, and clarify the role of leaders for creating respectful, inclusive and psychologically safer workplaces.
- Day 2: Wednesday, December 2
The focus of this day will be on moving from awareness to action by strengthening workplace connections, building resilience, recognizing chronic stress and burnout, learning from real workplace challenges, and identifying concrete leadership actions.
Conference Fee
Attendance at this 2-day event is free! There is no registration fee thanks to the generous contributions of our conference sponsors and partners. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
For Further Information
Please email workplacewellness@tbdhu.com for any questions about the conference.