Preventing Suicides in Construction
If you're in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any time to speak with someone and get support. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 1-800-273-8255.
Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide, including Risk Factors and Warning Signs.
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) - Opioid Resources
Provides resources to help prevent opioid deaths in construction.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention Webpage
Provides information on facts, risks and protective factors, prevention strategies, tips for dealing with stress, and other resources.
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP)
Provides resources, articles, and websites.
Construction Working Minds
Provides resources on how to address workplace suicide for workers, managers, and industry associations.
Suicide in the Construction Industry: Breaking the Stigma and Silence: American Society of Safety Professionals
Provides recommendations on how to start a conversation in the industry, and three keys for providing help.
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Progress on Opioids: Protecting Federal Injured Workers
Provides resources to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce the potential for opioid misuse and addiction among injured federal workers.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Suicide Prevention
Provides resources for veterans and their loved ones, friends, and health care providers.