The City of Palm Bay Raises the Bar on Employee Mental Health with Spirence
The City of Palm Bay Raises the Bar on Employee Mental Health with Spirence
Spirence, the preventative mental health platform for the workplace, today announced its partnership with the City of Palm Bay. This collaboration will support the well-being of the City’s employees to make mental health approachable, accessible, and part of everyday life.
The City of Palm Bay has been actively building a culture of employee wellness, most recently announcing a $0 co-pay for mental health visits at its Annual Health and Wellness Fair. That focus on employee well-being earned them Mental Health America’s Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the nation’s top recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. The Spirence partnership builds on that momentum, going beyond benefits and into the everyday moments where preventative support matters most.
“We’ve been intentional about building a culture where employee wellness is a priority,” said Laura Clawson, Human Resources Director for the City of Palm Bay. “Offering a $0 co-pay for mental health visits was an important step, but Spirence allows us to take our commitment to employee well-being even further by giving our people support in the moments that make up their day. Instead of waiting for people to struggle, we’re giving them what they need to stay well.”
The Spirence platform will give Palm Bay municipal employees access to mental health education, live coaches, and expert-built tools that help boost wellness literacy, reduce stigma, and target everyday stressors and anxiety before they escalate into crises.
“Organizations like The City of Palm Bay are exactly why we believe the future of workplace mental health is prevention-first,” said Laura Kunz, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Commercial Officer of Spirence. “Their team recognized the gap that exists for the 75% of employees who are underserved by traditional workplace mental health models and took meaningful action to address it. Palm Bay has made a clear investment in building a culture where employee mental well-being is prioritized through comprehensive resources, dedicated support, and forward-thinking leadership. We are proud to partner with an organization so deeply committed to helping employees thrive personally and professionally.”
This partnership was brought to life with the help of Gehring Group, Brown & Brown Public Sector, whose introduction made this collaboration possible.
Together, Spirence and the City of Palm Bay are moving from reactive care to everyday prevention, building a workplace culture where employees feel equipped, resilient, and well before challenges arise.
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 Palm Bay
The City of Palm Bay is one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, home to more than 158,000 residents in the heart of the Space Coast. As a diverse, family-oriented community, the City is known for its quality of life and economic opportunity, offering residents outdoor recreation and a thriving local economy supported by the aerospace, defense, and technology industries that define the Space Coast.
The City is dedicated to serving its residents with integrity and care, extending that value inward to the employees who make that service possible. By investing in the health and well-being of its workforce, Palm Bay is building a stronger foundation for the community it serves.
