Wake County Strengthens Workforce Wellbeing with PHIG Funding
After strong early results, Wake County is expanding a pilot program to support its workforce wellbeing using PHIG funds. In 2024, the county’s health agency launched a pilot of virtual and in-person informational sessions on secondary traumatic stress to dispel myths about counseling and behavioral health. Of the 80 staff who attended, 87% found the sessions beneficial, and over 90% supported continuing the effort. Positive feedback and support from agency leadership led to the program’s successful expansion in 2025, with Wake County partnering with Syra Health to offer 6-8-week clinician-led virtual and in-person counseling sessions to open-group cohorts. This initiative amplifies Wake County’s commitment to supporting the public health workforce’s wellbeing and reducing stigma around mental health.
