April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and while we primarily focus on suicide in the construction industry, we must talk about alcohol and its impact on mental health. Construction workers are more likely to drink excessively, use substances, and face mental health challenges.
Construction has one of the highest rates of excessive alcohol use.
Nationally, alcohol intoxication is involved in 22% of all suicides. If we want
to reduce suicide within the construction industry, we have to talk about
alcohol’s impact on mental health. Our relationship with alcohol is
complicated.
If we want to build a safer, more connected, and healthier construction industry, we’ve got to dig into how alcohol impacts our relationships and health.
In this mini-boom toolbox talk, we discuss strategies to shift our perception of alcohol use and how to rethink the construction industry's relationship with alcohol.
If you want to talk to somebody about your alcohol, substance use, or mental health or are concerned about the well-being of somebody close to you, we have listed some helpful resources below.
Alcohol and Drug Helpline | Call 800-923-4357 (24/7/365)
Lines for Life’s Alcohol and Drug Helpline serves anyone who needs information, support, or access to resources and treatment for alcohol or drug use. The Alcohol and Drug Helpline is free, confidential, and available for calls 24/7/365.
Construction Careline
If you want to talk with somebody about personal and professional challenges, the Construction Careline is a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space to get support for tough challenges.
Oregon Residents call: 503-433-7878
If you are outside the state of Oregon, you can call 1-833-444-6020
Available 24/7/365
To learn more about Construction Careline, please visit:
The Construction Careline
To learn more about CSPP, please visit: The Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership.
If you are in crisis and need urgent support, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.
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