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The Last Call Care Project
The Last Call Care Project is After Work Inc.'s mental health & wellness initiative, designed specifically for professionals in the bartending and hospitality industry - a workforce that is chronically underserved by traditional mental health systems.
MISSION
The project provides free or low-cost individual therapeutic support, peer connection, and psychoeducation to an industry population that historically lacks the resources and access to affordable care.
VISION
Bartenders and hospitality workers at large are exposed to rigorous and high-stress environments, late hours, and substance use at elevated rates, yet rarely have access to affordable, culturally competent mental health support. After Work Inc. directly addresses this gap with a model tailored to the rhythms and realities of the industry. The program is built on a clinical background that informs service design - ensuring quality and appropriateness. Clinicians are diverse, licensed, and selected for their capacity and reputation.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
6 Free individual therapy sessions with licensed mental health clinicians
Peer support through education and skill-building workshops
Referrals and ongoing support as needed
Unique Features
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Tailored specifically to people behind the bar and in the broader hospitality ecosystem
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Grounded in clinical expertise rather than peer-only or informal wellness models
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Informed by After Work's decade of relationship-building within the industry
Partners and Providers
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Licensed mental health practitioners with available capacity
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Reputable mental health partner organizations
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U.S. Bartenders' Guild members
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Local businesses serving as community touchpoints