Resource Library
Use our library of resources to plan your activity for Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Don’t forget to register your company’s participation to receive an OSHA-recognized, industry-endorsed certificate and electronic badge.
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Who to call in crisis
Organization
Suicide prevention
Sexual assault or abuse
Abuse or neglect of children
Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
Domestic violence
Support for complex caregiving challenges
Poisoning
Substance abuse
Substance abuse
Substance abuse
Number to call
Suicide prevention
(1-800-273-TALK is still active)
Sexual assault or abuse
Abuse or neglect of children
Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
Domestic violence
Support for complex caregiving challenges
Poisoning
Substance abuse
Substance abuse
Substance abuse
Resources for construction employers
The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 56 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Over 5x more people in construction die by suicide than they do by all worker-related fatalities combined. (CDC/NIMH)
It will take all of us to prevent suicide. Luckily, there are many resources to help employers effectively support mental wellness among their workers or use for content to hold a stand-down or other event with your employees.
Videos you can share:
- 2025 Stand-down video | Thank you to the companies that participated in the second-annual CSPW National Stand-Down. Check out the video we created to see a small glimpse into the reach and impact of the stand-down.
- Building Stronger Together: Peer Support as a Mental Health Strategy in Construction | CSPW is kicking off Suicide Prevention Month with a webinar focused on the vital role of peer support in suicide prevention efforts across the construction industry. Hear from industry peer support experts about how to develop, expand and sustain peer support networks — and how to plan strategically to create safer, more supportive workplaces for the years to come. (Moderator: Josh Vitale, Project Built | Speakers: Josh Rizzo, Josh Rizzo Human and Justin Azbill, The Tribal Group LLC)
- Behind the Scenes, On the Front Lines: How Human Resources, Safety and Marketing Drive Suicide Prevention Culture | Suicide prevention in construction isn’t just about one department — it’s a cross-functional effort that requires alignment, communication and commitment from every corner of an organization. In this panel discussion, leaders from HR, safety and marketing share how their roles contribute to building a culture of psychological safety, trust and care. This session will offer practical takeaways for how these often “behind-the-scenes” departments can collaborate to create a safer, more supportive environment — because preventing suicide starts with how we talk, listen and lead. (Moderator: Kara (Houck) McCaffrey, Houck Group, Inc.| Speakers: Molly Cape, MTech Mechanical; Wendy Hudson, Weitz; Tom Ruzicka, Delta Innovative Services, Inc. )
- From Crisis to Culture Shift: How to Build a Resilient WorkforceNavigating the Opioid Crisis: a Workplace Perspective | This session moves beyond crisis response to explore proactive, culture-driven strategies that build resilience at every level of a construction organization. Instead of waiting for employees to reach a breaking point, leaders can take small, impactful steps to create a work environment where mental health is protected, stress is managed and employees feel supported. (Speaker: Stephanie Lemek, The Wounded Workforce)
- Navigating the Opioid Crisis: a Workplace Perspective| This webinar explores the impact of the opioid epidemic on the workplace and strategies for navigating this issue. Speakers discuss the opioid crisis’s effects on employee productivity, safety, well-being and effective prevention measures. Attendees will leave the webinar with available resources and best practices for creating a safer and healthier workplace environment. (Speakers: Cal Beyer, SAFE Project, Scott Kollasch, Tria Health, Chris Lalevee, Business Agent at IUOE Local 825)
Toolbox talks from Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Visit the dedicated Toolbox Talks page.
Use these tools to plan an event or stand-down:
- Save-the-date email signature: Add this graphic to your email signature to help promote CSPW. Link it to this website to make it easy for people to learn more.
- Speaker sourcing guide: Use this guide to find an expert who can speak in-person or virtually to your team.
- Stand-down agenda: Use this guide to host a stand-down event at your place of work to educate and bring awareness around suicide in the construction industry.
- Sample social media posts: Use these graphics and the sample text to share how your organization is working to stamp out the stigma around mental health and prevent deaths by suicide in the construction industry.
- OSHA poster (English): 5 things you should know that could help prevent suicide
- OSHA poster (Spanish): 5 cosas que debes saber que podrían ayudar a prevenir el suicidio
