Dover Chamber and Dover Mental Health Alliance to present Resilience in the Workplace forum

posted on 5/15/2026

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Dover Mental Health Alliance will present Resilience in the Workplace: Creating a Psychologically Safe Culture, a forum intended to bring together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the critical connections between mental health, wellness, and recovery in today’s professional environments. The forum, which takes place during Mental Health Awareness Month, is underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings.

The event takes place on Tuesday, May 19, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 121 Broadway in Dover. Immediately following the program, Suzanne Weete of Dover Mental Health Alliance and Community Partners will conduct a free 60-minute A.I.D. (Awareness, Interaction, Direction) training session for anyone who is interested.

“Human resource professionals, supervisors, and managers play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture,” says Weete. “This training is designed specifically for those leaders—offering tools to recognize early signs of distress, respond effectively, and embed psychological safety into everyday practices.”

Presenters include Randy Stevens, executive director of Hope for NH Recovery; Senior Director Sam Lewandowski, Recovery Friendly Workplace; State Opioid Response Director Jennifer Sabin, N.H. Department of Health and Human Services; and Kati Pittendreigh, general manager of the Galley Hatch Restaurant. Stevens’ presentation will focus on workplace psychological safety, followed by a panel discussion focusing on lived experiences, supporting staff members with mental health and substance use disorder challenges, and resources available for employers.

Registration is $15 for chamber members and $20 for not yet members and includes coffee and breakfast. To register, visit dovernh.org/resilience.

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Dover Chamber membership and programs or for a schedule of activities, call (603) 742-2218 or visit www.dovernh.org.

The Dover Mental Health Alliance’s mission is to build a resilient community that is educated, responsive and conscious of the impact of mental illness. For more information visit dovermentalhealthalliance.org.