Spirence Partners with Risk Strategies to Offer Cutting-Edge Preventive Mental Health Solutions
[Newtown Square, PA] — Spirence, the leading preventive mental health platform for employers, is excited to announce its partnership with the National Employee Benefits Practice of Risk Strategies, a top North American specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to proactive mental health solutions that meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce.
Risk Strategies, the 9th largest privately held broker in the U.S., is a specialist providing comprehensive risk management services across industries. It’s National Employee Benefits practice advises businesses on strategies that go beyond simply placing insurance, focusing on meeting client’s specific needs through innovative, comprehensive solutions—including mental health.
Recognizing the growing demand for preventive mental health care, Risk Strategies entered this partnership with Spirence to help provide its clients with a forward-thinking, high engagement solution. Unlike traditional mental health benefits that primarily address crisis care, Spirence equips the 75% of employees who need accessible tools and support to maintain good mental health—before challenges become crises.
“At Risk Strategies, we prioritize mental health literacy services for our client organizations. Our partnership with Spirence enables us to offer comprehensive tools, resources, and education, addressing needs beyond traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Spirence fills the gap in preventive mental wellness, helping to break the stigma and elevate mental health discussions to the same level as physical health,” — Joelle Kantor, Director, Wellness & Wellbeing Solutions, Risk Strategies
Spirence’s 24/7, on-demand platform provides employees with immediate, stigma-free access to expert-driven mental health insights, helping them navigate challenges before they escalate. By partnering with Risk Strategies, Spirence expands its reach to organizations looking for more effective, high-impact, low-cost mental health solutions that align with their overall benefits strategy.
“Our partnership with Risk Strategies is an exciting step forward in reshaping workplace mental health for generations to come,” said Laura Kunz, Co-founder and CGO of Spirence. “Their cutting-edge thinking aligns perfectly with our mission to make preventive mental health an accessible, everyday resource—not just an emergency fix. I want to thank Joelle Kantor, Director of Wellness & Wellbeing Solutions and Dafna Gamzeh, Director of Vendor Relations & Benefit Support for their commitment to this partnership and our shared mission.”
With this partnership, Risk Strategies and Spirence are setting a new standard for mental health in the workplace—shifting the focus from reactive care to proactive education and support that drives real, measurable impact.
For more information on this collaboration and how Spirence can support your organization’s mental health initiatives, visit www.spirencewellness.com. If you are an existing Risk Strategies client, reach out to your Risk Strategies representative to find out more. To learn about Risk Strategies, visit www.risk-strategies.com.
About Spirence
Spirence shifts the focus of workplace mental health from reactive solutions to proactive wellness. Spirence delivers science backed content, live events, AI-driven assessments, coaching, tailored support for leaders, benefits integration, and access to a global specialty care network. Spirence is a subsidiary of GMH Ventures, the private equity arm of GMH Associates, a family office based in Newtown Square, PA. GMH Ventures has leveraged its 13 years of experience of owning and operating Futures Recovery Healthcare to launch Spirence. Futures Recovery Healthcare is a full continuum behavioral healthcare company focused on the treatment of primary mental health and substance use disorders. GMH Associates is also the parent of GMH Communities, a privately held national real estate company. Since 1985, GMH has participated in over 300 transactions representing more than $9.5 billion of gross asset value of all major property types.
About Risk Strategies
Risk Strategies, part of Accession Risk Management Group, is a leading North American specialty brokerage firm offering risk management services, property & casualty insurance, reinsurance placement, employee benefits, and financial & wealth solutions. With expertise in 30+ specialty industries and product lines, Risk Strategies helps clients navigate complex risk landscapes while delivering innovative, results-driven solutions. ment Group, is a leading North American specialty brokerage firm offering risk management services, property & casualty insurance, reinsurance placement, employee benefits, and financial & wealth solutions. With expertise in 30+ specialty industries and product lines, Risk Strategies helps clients navigate complex risk landscapes while delivering innovative, results-driven solutions.
