Resources

Immediate Crisis Support (24/7)

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text 988 (USA/Canada) to connect with a trained counselor for free, confidential support in English or Spanish.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor via text.
  • Construction CareLine: Call (833) 444-6020 for a support line specifically dedicated to the construction industry, managed by Lines for Life.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and Press 1, or text 838255 for specialized support for veterans and their families.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for confidential treatment referrals and information on mental health and substance use disorders. 

Education & Peer Support Networks

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Provides extensive education, local support groups, and a helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) through NAMI.org.
  • Mental Health America (MHA): Offers online mental health screenings and educational resources at MHAnational.org

Anonymous 12 Step Substance Use Recovery Programs

Industry-Specific Organizations & Tools

  • Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP): Offers a "STAND Up" pledge and a resource hub with toolkits to help companies build a "culture of care".
  • Construction Working Minds: Provides suicide prevention training, workplace posters, and resources for grief support specifically for construction sites.
  • Hard Hat Courage: A cross-industry initiative by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides free tools and training to prioritize mental health as much as physical safety.
  • CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training: Offers a comprehensive library of free toolbox talks, infographics, and research on opioids and suicide prevention. 

Employer & Site Training Resources

  • Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): Features a Contractor Resources page with sample mental health programs, posters, and supervisor training modules.
  • NAHB Mental Health Toolkit: The National Association of Home Builders provides toolbox talks on topics like "How to Help in a Crisis" and "The Importance of Sleep".
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Construction: Specialized training to help site supervisors and workers recognize and respond to early signs of mental health or substance use issues.
  • JobSiteCare: Provides on-site mental health specialists and peer advocates to offer immediate support directly on the jobsite. 

Toolbox Talks for Crews 

  • Construction Inclusion Week Directory: Includes ready-to-use resources for daily site briefings and mental health check-ins.
  • Preventing Suicide in Construction (OSHA): OSHA offers downloadable Toolbox Talks in both English and Spanish to facilitate site-wide discussions. 

Are you or someone you know in crisis?

If you are in distress or thinking about suicide, please reach out for help immediately. You are not alone, and support is available right now.

Call or Text 988. Connect with compassionate and trained counselors through the confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the US and Canada.

Text "HOME" to 741741. Reach the Crisis Text Line for free, confidential support via text message.

In an immediate, life-threatening emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services.