This month’s mini-boom focuses on four ways to prevent suicide. The construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate compared to other occupations. Given these sobering statistics, it is crucial to address this issue and implement strategies to prevent our workers from dying by suicide.
We lay out how to break stigma, recognize warning signs, reach out and connect, and know your resources.
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.
Call 1-833-444-6020 (Available 24/7/365) to connect with someone who cares and who gets it.
To learn more about Construction Careline, please visit:
The Construction Careline
https://usconstructioncareline.org
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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