Your brother struggles with substance use disorder. Your daughter has depression. Your grandfather suffers from PTSD. You’re coping with grief. These deeply human experiences remind us: mental health is everywhere—woven into every family, every community, and every healthcare encounter.

And yet, despite growing awareness, over 28 million adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment. From primary care visits to emergency rooms to rural clinics, the need for compassionate, accessible care that supports mental health is urgent—and ongoing.

Closing the Gap with Locum Tenens

At Caliber, we believe Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t just about recognizing a crisis, it’s about addressing it year-round.

More than 160 million Americans live in areas with insufficient mental health services. And while psychiatry is critical, mental health care doesn’t begin or end there. It’s delivered by family medicine physicians, internists, emergency clinicians, pediatricians, and advanced practice providers, all playing vital roles in screening, treating, and supporting mental well-being.

Our locum tenens providers help close these access gaps. Whether practicing in rural communities or supporting overburdened systems through telehealth, they bring high-quality, timely care to places that need it most.

Caring for Caregivers: Supporting Provider Well-being

Mental Health Awareness Month is also a reminder that providers need support, too.

We’ve seen the toll of burnout, the emotional weight of caregiving, and the exhaustion that often accompanies healthcare careers. That’s why Caliber takes a provider-centric approach—designing locum tenens roles that empower clinicians to reclaim control, restore balance, and reignite their purpose.

For some, that means choosing assignments that align with personal and professional goals. For others, it’s a chance to take meaningful breaks between contracts, reduce administrative burdens, or serve in communities where their work has a visible, lasting impact.

Whatever the need, we’re here to support the mental, emotional, and professional well-being of our physicians and advanced practice providers.

Because when providers are cared for, patients receive better care. It’s that simple.

A Collective Commitment, Beyond May

Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on challenges we work to solve all year.

At Caliber, we’re not just staffing hospitals—we’re helping shape a system where mental health is a consistent, compassionate part of every patient interaction. And we’re honored to partner with providers and healthcare organizations who share that vision.

To the clinicians bringing hope to patients and balance to their own lives—thank you for your dedication.

To the facilities expanding access and elevating care—thank you for your partnership.

To the communities we all serve—thank you for your trust.

Interested in learning how locum tenens can help your facility or your career? Let’s work together to strengthen access to care, support our providers, and improve mental health outcomes nationwide.