Dollar General highlights commitments to mental health

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Dollar General is spotlighting how its mission of Serving Others is reflected throughout its employee culture and investments in DG employees' mental health.

In 2020, Matt D., senior analyst of asset protection at Dollar General, founded non-profit organization Building Bridges for Brianna in York County, Pa. in response to the grief of losing his 15-year-old daughter Brianna to suicide. For its efforts to equip individuals with essential mental health resources and promote suicide prevention, the organization was recently honored with a 2024 Jefferson Award by Multiplying Good.

“It takes a strong community foundation to build a bridge for mental health,” shared Matt. “The purpose of the organization is to promote suicide prevention awareness, fund programs and support those in need dealing with mental health issues. It’s ok to not be ok. But our focus is to help those in need to move forward to become ok again.” 

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To honor Matt’s inspiring embodiment of Serving Others, DG Kindness awarded $1,000 to support Building Bridges for Brianna.

As DG's employees remain at the heart of the company and bring its mission of Serving Others to life each day, the company said it is proud to make meaningful investments toward the health and well-being of the DG family.

Dollar General’s Employee Assistance Program provides a variety of free resources, including counseling sessions and mental health screenings, for both employees and their families.

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Additionally, DG ranked first on the 2023 Heathiest Employers of Tennessee List, which honors the best and brightest in workplace wellness. For additional information on health and wellness benefits at DG and available opportunities to join the DG family, visit careers.dollargeneral.com.