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Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
& Prevention

Mental health challenges and suicide risk are serious issues in the construction industry—but they’re not unsolvable. This page offers resources, support tools, and awareness strategies to help create a culture where it’s safe to speak up and seek help.

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  • Talking about wanting to die or feeling hopeless
  • Withdrawing from friends and family
  • Giving away possessions
  • Increased use of alcohol or drugs
  • Extreme mood swings or changes in behavior
  • Expressing unbearable pain or saying things like “It would be better if I wasn’t here”

You’re not alone—and there’s help. Here are your first steps:

  • Talk to a doctor or a counselor
  • Team Members who are trained in Mental Health First Aid
  • Call or text 988 for free and confidential support
  • EAP program
  • Visit: Contact Us | Mental Health America

  • Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.
  • Listen without judgment and offer support. Stay calm and be present.
  • Encourage them to seek help from a mental health professional.
  • Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for immediate support
    • Stay with them if they’re in immediate danger
        – Remove potential means (e.g., firearms, medications, sharp objects)
    • If there is immediate danger, call 911 and say it’s a mental health emergency.

988 is a free, confidential, 24/7 support line for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. You can call, text, or chat with trained counselors who provide support and connect you to local resources

Visit: 988 Lifeline Pre-Chat Survey

  • Watch out for your crew—check in on each other
  • Make mental health a normal part of safety talks
  • Share resources and be open about the hard stuff
  • Share resources visibly on jobsite walls, emails, or QR codes
  • Host peer support discussions or bring in a trained facilitator
  • Speak up if someone’s hurting. A simple “You good?” can make a difference.

  • Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255
  • Visit: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Mental Health Support, Education & Advocacy

TOOLBOX TALKS

Download and use this Toolbox Talks at your next safety meeting.

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