Building a Stronger City from the Inside Out: Spirence and Lake Worth Beach Announce Workforce Mental Health Partnership
Building a Stronger City from the Inside Out: Spirence and Lake Worth Beach Announce Workforce Mental Health Partnership
Spirence, the preventative mental health platform for the workplace, today announced its partnership with the City of Lake Worth Beach. This collaboration will support the City’s internal workforce, providing resources that make mental health simple, approachable, and part of everyday life.
For a city government, the well-being of its employees is inseparable from the quality of the services it provides. Lake Worth Beach’s decision to partner with Spirence reflects a forward-thinking approach that investing in employees, not just infrastructure, is essential for building a city that functions well from the inside out. Funded through the city’s health insurance plan, this collaboration comes at no additional cost to taxpayers.
“At Lake Worth Beach, we know that the quality of our city services is only as strong as the people delivering them,” said Loren Slaydon, HR Director at the City of Lake Worth Beach. “Partnering with Spirence gives our employees the everyday mental wellness support they need to show up fully for themselves and the community they serve.”
Through Spirence’s platform, employees will have access to preventative mental health education, certified coaches, and expert-built tools that meet them in their everyday moments, not just in times of crisis. While most companies invest in reactive care models that wait for employees to reach a breaking point, Spirence’s approach helps workers build resilience before challenges escalate. The result is improved productivity, reduced turnover, and an engaged workforce that can deliver better services to the communities they serve.
When city employees are supported, the benefits extend well beyond City Hall. Public-facing roles depend on people showing up as their best selves, and employees who feel taken care of bring patience and attentiveness to every interaction, creating a ripple effect across their communities.
“Lake Worth Beach understands that supporting employees cannot begin only at a point of crisis,” said Laura Kunz, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Office at Spirence. “By investing in the 75% of employees navigating everyday stress, pressure, and change, they are helping people build resilience, prevent burnout, and stay well before challenges escalate. That kind of forward-thinking leadership creates healthier employees, stronger teams, and a stronger community.”
Spirence and the City of Lake Worth Beach extend their gratitude to Gehring Group, Brown & Brown Public Sector for introducing this partnership. Their commitment to building healthier workplaces continues to create meaningful opportunities for cities and the people who keep them running.
That same spirit is reflected in Lake Worth Beach’s commitment to its workforce and the communities they serve, recognizing preventative mental health as a necessity for a resilient, thriving city.
About Spirence
Spirence is a preventative mental health platform designed for the 75% of today’s workforce who are underserved by traditional models of care. These individuals may not identify as “sick,” but they still need meaningful, accessible support to navigate everyday stress, build resilience, and stay well. Spirence delivers a personalized, preventative mental health experience that meets employees in their daily moments, not just in times of crisis.
The result is a proactive investment in people that helps employees feel supported, understood, and equipped before challenges escalate, transforming mental health from a reactive expense into an everyday foundation for performance and well-being.
About City of Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a vibrant, close-knit coastal city located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Shaped by a deep sense of community and a commitment to inclusive government, the city takes pride in delivering services that reflect the needs and values of the people it represents. That service extends to its municipal employees, with a concentrated effort to create a dedicated workforce that feels supported in their day-to-day lives, not just when challenges arise.
