EAP ROI for Manufacturing: Enhancing Safety, Reducing Absenteeism, Boosting Productivity

How one manufacturer saved nearly $1.5M by investing in mental health

In manufacturing, safety starts with focus, and focus starts with mental wellbeing. But across the industry, workers face ongoing challenges that quietly compromise their ability to remain sharp and resilient. Stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use are disproportionately common, placing manufacturing among the bottom 10% of all industries for mental health.

That’s why an organization in the manufacturing industry with 17,000 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 critical investment in their workforce’s focus, safety, and sustained productivity on the floor and beyond.

Access the full case study to learn how investing in CuraLinc’s EAP protected more than $1.5 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 manufacturing leaders are up against

A recent study found that manufacturing workers’ mental health ranks at the bottom 10 percent of industries.

Employees face rotating shifts, ongoing production pressures, and a culture that often values toughness over seeking support. But addressing these challenges isn’t just good for workers—it drives measurable business results, from fewer safety incidents and errors to stronger retention and engagement.

That's why leaders need mental health support systems that are proactive, accessible, and trusted.

A mental health and wellbeing program built for the demands of manufacturing

Most mental health programs weren’t built to adapt to the unique needs of the manufacturing industry. Your people are exhausted, overextended, and often afraid to ask for help. They face different challenges and worry about stigma. They don’t have time to figure out a clunky platform or wait three weeks for an appointment.

CuraLinc’s model is different. We deliver personalized, human-centered mental health care designed to meet the challenges of manufacturers.

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.

Navigation

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

In a peer-reviewed study of manufacturing employees, CuraLinc’s EAP helped 90% recover from depression risk, 89% resolve productivity issues, and, on average, restore 41 hours of productive work time per month.