How one university saved nearly $2.5M by investing in mental health 

A recent Gallup poll found that 44% of American K-12 teachers reported feeling burned out “often” or “always.” Among university and college faculty, that figure was 35%. From managing student behavior and administrative demands to long hours and limited support, the emotional toll on educators keeps climbing. School leaders face mounting stress as well, especially around staffing shortages and retention.

That’s why a university with 20,500 employees partnered with CuraLinc to address mental health and wellbeing proactively. Rather than treating mental health support as just another employee benefit, they saw it as a vital investment in their faculty and staff’s resilience, performance, and ability to foster student success.

Access the full case study to learn how investing in CuraLinc’s EAP protected nearly $2.5 million and created a healthier, more productive workforce.

 

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An ROI model that's backed by research and built for action

CuraLinc's ROI model was developed from over 166,000 real-world cases and validated in a peer-reviewed study. It shows how meaningful mental health support drives return across five key areas:

  • Healthcare savings from avoided outpatient mental health claims

  • Clinical recovery for high-risk mental health conditions and alcohol use

  • Restored work time by addressing absenteeism and presenteeism

  • Retention of employees at risk of turnover

  • Organizational value through crisis support, training, and management consultation

Whether you’re trying to make the case for investment, compare vendor performance, or align leadership around mental health strategy, the model gives you both the data and the rationale.

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What education leaders are up against

Schools and universities are facing a growing mental health crisis among faculty and staff. For many educators, the demands of their roles have become unsustainable—and the personal costs are adding up.

These realities highlight why waiting for employees to speak up isn’t enough. Leaders in education need mental health support that’s proactive, trusted, and built around the field's unique challenges.

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Burnout

 Teaching has become one of the most burned-out professions in the U.S., with 90% of teachers saying burnout is a serious problem. 

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Absenteeism and staffing shortages

30% of teachers were found to be chronically absent. And more than half of teachers plan to leave the profession earlier than expected, with 30% citing mental health as the reason.

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Demands of higher education

More than 70% of faculty from 16 countries had moderate to high levels of psychological distress. Faculty in colleges and universities struggle with tenure demands, research pressures, and funding concerns.

A mental health and wellbeing program built for educators

Most mental health programs weren’t created for the unpredictable environments found in K-12 schools and higher education. Faculty and staff are stretched thin, concerned about stigma, and often lack the bandwidth to navigate complicated systems or wait weeks for care.

CuraLinc’s model is different. We deliver personalized, human-centered mental health care designed to meet the unique needs of the field of education.

Access

Access

Fast, flexible access to care—including immediate support from licensed clinicians and multiple ways to engage in therapy or coaching: in-person, virtual, text-based, or group. On average, participants connect to care in just 2.1 days.

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CuraLinc’s platform and Care Advocates work in tandem to guide every care journey as needs evolve. And because our matches are personal and precise, 97% of participants stay with their first provider.

 
Outcomes

Outcomes

In a peer-reviewed study of education industry employees, CuraLinc’s EAP helped 88% recover from depression risk, 86% resolve productivity issues, and, on average, restore 38 hours of productive work time per month.

Not all mental health programs deliver this kind of value

An underutilized or ineffective EAP carries real risk. When employees don’t get timely, high-quality support, issues like depression, anxiety, or substance use escalate, leading to lost work time, higher turnover, and rising claims. Let us show you how CuraLinc’s evidence-based model translates into real results for your people and your bottom line.

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With outcomes you can measure and support your employees can feel, CuraLinc's EAP combines empathy with performance to deliver meaningful impact at every level of your organization. Reach out to schedule a call with our team today.