DPR Recognized as Mental Health Leader by Newsweek and Mental Health America

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - May 12, 2025 – DPR Construction, one of the nation’s top technical builders, has been recognized for the second consecutive year on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing. The company was also awarded Mental Health America’s (MHA) Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, which is the nation’s leading certification that assesses and recognizes employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.

“Mental health is as important as physical health, and we’re focused on investing in both to support our people and deliver an inclusive employee experience,” said Renee Stokman, DPR Leadership Team member and mental health champion. “Whether it’s building psychological safety or raising awareness around suicide prevention, we’re changing the stigma around mental health in construction.”

In addition to the programs DPR runs internally, the company is also an active member of One Mind at Work and is a partner in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention Pathway model work.

“As an industry, we’ve not focused enough on mental health,” Stokman added. “By designing and tailoring internal programs and collaborating with leading mental health organizations, we are getting advice and access to best practices that guide our work and enable us to support our people in the most effective ways.”

DPR offers behavioral health support as part of its medical benefit and access to free, confidential counseling for all employees and their families through its Employee Assistance Program, as well as a variety of mental health resources, including:

• A dedicated Mental Health Employee Resource Group

• A jobsite pilot program for craftspeople led by foremen who are trained on how to talk about and support mental health

• Workshops focused on having mental health conversations and building resilience

• Suicide prevention awareness and mental health first aider training

People interested in working at DPR can explore benefits and current job openings on DPR’s website. 

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