Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Resources
One in five Americans struggle with a mental health condition. This holds true for the construction industry, which according to the CDC has one of the highest rates of suicide among all occupations. The industry has made it a priority to educate workers about mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention issues. Below is a list of useful resources to aid in that effort.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Immediate Suicide Prevention Help: Call 1-800-273-8255; Text 741741
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP): https://preventconstructionsuicide.com
AGC of Northwest Ohio Suicide Prevention Website: https://2tuff2talk.com
Construction Suicide Prevention (from CFMA):
- Ten Action Steps Companies Can Take to Save Lives
- Why is This an Industry Imperative? Ten Questions Leaders Must Ask Themselves
AGC of Missouri Suicide Prevention Resources: Includes toolbox talks and other resources
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org
COVID-19 Mental & Emotional Health (www.agc.org/coronavirus)
- Toolbox Talk - COVID-19
- CDC Tips for Managing Anxiety & Stress;
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – COVID-19 Guide
AGC Culture of Care: https://buildculture.org
- Tool box talks: Preventing Suicide in Construction and Stress and Coping with COVID-19 (Spanish version here).
Ohio Dept. of Mental Health & Addition Services: https://mha.ohio.gov
- Suicide Prevention Toolkit (for employers)
- Combating the Opioid Crisis – Recovery Ohio
- Self-Screenings to Measure Your Risk
Find your local Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board: https://www.oacbha.org/mappage.php
U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Mental Health First Aid: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. Provides courses that teaches people how to help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge
Shatterproof: www.shatterproof.org. Nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the U.S. Website includes useful resources and information