Fostering Healthier Workplaces

Mental health challenges impact workplace culture and productivity. We provide solutions to
create supportive, thriving work environments.

Workplace Challenges

Understanding the Issues:

  • Employees report high “burnout,” “stress,” and “overwhelm,” but few identify as struggling with mental health (NAMI).
  • 42% fear career impacts from discussing mental health concerns.
  • Nearly 50% worry about judgment when sharing struggles with colleagues.
  • 25% considered quitting due to mental health concerns; 7% quit for related reasons.
  • Only 13% shared mental health struggles with supervisors in the past year.

The Role of Training

Building a Supportive Culture:

  • Over 50% of workplaces offer mental health training, but only 11% require it.
  • 80% of employees believe mental health training is vital for a positive workplace culture.
  • Over 50% of those trained feel more comfortable discussing mental health with coworkers(NAMI).

Frequently
Asked Questions

Curious about our organization?
What is The SouLuna Project Inc.?
The SouLuna Project Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to advancing wellness equity and healing for youth and adults through inclusive programs, nature-based experiences, and creative expression, fostering community, connection, and holistic well-being.
What is our mission?
Our mission is to advance wellness equity by increasing awareness, access, and opportunities for healing. We empower individuals and organizations through nature-based experiences, creative expression, and alternative wellness practices to cultivate resilience and belonging.
What services do we offer?
We offer healing-centered experiences for youth, adults, and organizations that address the mental health crisis with culturally grounded and alternative to therapy care. Our offerings include:
  • Wellness retreats rooted in nature and community
  • Affinity groups and healing circles
  • Creative expression workshops (art, storytelling, movement)
  • Leadership development for educators and changemakers
  • Wellness experiences for schools and workplaces
How do we address mental health challenges?
We offer inclusive, culturally responsive spaces that provide accessible alternatives to conventional mental health support. With nearly 50% of youth facing untreated mental health challenges and 23% of adults living with mental illness (NAMI, Mental Health America), our work helps fill the gap with non-clinical, community-rooted healing experiences. We offer a sliding scale to support accessibility for our services.

Our services focus on healing, resilience, and creativity using nature-based retreats, community storytelling, expressive arts, mindfulness practices, and affinity circles to support emotional well-being in safe, inspiring, and affirming environments.
How can you support The SouLuna Project?

You can help expand access to healing and wellness by donating, partnering, or volunteering with us. Every contribution helps us offer restorative spaces to individuals and communities.

How do our workplace wellness services help?
Our retreats and workshops support individual healing by regulating the nervous system and relieving the effects of chronic stress and burnout. When people feel grounded and well, they bring clarity, compassion, and resilience back to their workplaces—helping to shape healthier, more connected cultures. With 80% of employees seeking mental health support at work (NAMI), we support the individual, recognizing change starts with self first.
Who founded The SouLuna Project?
Dr. Pilar Vázquez-Vialva, an educational leader and wellness advocate with over 20 years of experience, founded the organization to address mental health challenges, burnout, and systemic inequities in schools, workplaces, and communities.