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
Cocaine Anonymous
Substance abuse
Number to call
Suicide prevention
988
(1-800-273-TALK is still active)
(1-800-273-TALK is still active)
Sexual assault or abuse
800-656-4673
Abuse or neglect of children
800-422-4453
Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
1-800-677-1116
Domestic violence
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Support for complex caregiving challenges
855-227-3640
Poisoning
1-800-222-1222
Substance abuse
800-839-1686
Substance abuse
800-347-8998
Substance abuse
1-844-289-0879
Resources for construction employers
The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the United States at 53.3 per 100,000 workers according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). In the U.S. there are approximately 123 suicides per day that breaks down to one death every 12 minutes. (SafeBuild Alliance)
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:
- Stand-down video | Thank you to the companies that participated in the first-ever CSPW National Stand-Down. Check out the video we created to see a small glimpse into the reach and impact of the stand-down.
- 3 Ways to Support Mental Health in the Construction Industry | When you think about job site hazards, physical risks are probably at the top of the list — an unprotected fall, an unmarked restricted zone, etc. But what about the dangers you can’t see? Watch to learn 3 strategies you can immediately put into action to support mental health in the construction industry. (Speaker: Mandy McIntyre, Level Up Consultants)
- How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation About Mental Health: Talk Save Lives | Talking about mental health and suicide can seem overwhelming. Many people think they’ll “get it wrong,” but you don’t need special training to have an open, authentic conversation. Often, just talking about mental health can be the first important step in understanding if someone needs support or treatment and to help that person take action, if needed. (Speakers: Phyllis Blackwelder, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Missouri Area Director
| Barb Mares, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Greater Kansas Area Director) - The Impact of Suicide in Construciton: Sharing Stories of Hope and Healing | Too many construction businesses have been directly impacted by suicide. Panelists discuss how their company has navigated these tragic situations, including how they have promoted healing and mental well-being within their workforce. The panelists also discuss what you can do to prevent suicide within your work environment and beyond. (Panelists: Christee Holbrook, Graham Roofing in Mississippi, Anne Wright, JE Dunn Construction Company, Chris Lalevee, Business Agent at IUOE Local 825 and Moderated by Cal Beyer, Holmes Murphy & Associates)
- Risk Factors to Know and Support and Support Employers can Provide to Mitigate Them | Panelsists Jon Sabala, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Charlotte Mccloskey, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Zachary K. Parrett, Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 15 and Moderator Angela Crawford, The Builders a chapter of the AGC will discuss the following questions.
- Suicide Statistics for the Service Member, Veterans, and Family/Dependents population
- What makes the Veteran community higher risk?
- What can employers do to mitigate risk within this population? (What resources can be provided?)
- What can the industry look at when evaluating Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Resource Groups
- Making the focal point not just the Veteran but also the Veteran’s family.
- Information and Promotion of the Veterans Crisis Line
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