Register Your Organization for Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Join us in observing Construction Suicide Prevention Week from September 9-13. This critical week is dedicated to raising awareness about the higher suicide rates in the construction industry and providing essential resources for prevention. Recent studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found high rates of adults struggling with mental health or substance use and many seriously considering suicide. The construction industry has the highest rate of suicide at 53.2 per 100,000 U.S. workers. That rate is four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all other construction fatalities combined.
We invite you and your company to participate alongside us in activities throughout the week with the goal of providing resources, helping individuals become more comfortable with conversations about mental health, and, ultimately, saving lives. In addition to the resources below, we hope you will participate on Monday, September 9 for one minute of silence during the first-ever, nationwide stand-down to honor all lives lost to suicide. Please feel encouraged to print this sign to honor someone in your life.
Together, we can save lives.
Member Resources
CAGC is proud to offer members new mental health benefit that bridges the gap between inaction and getting help by making support accessible to all employees and their families, especially people who might not otherwise seek it. Youturn health provides effective support for mental health, suicide prevention and substance misuse. Only 2 in 10 construction workers get help for their mental health. Let’s change those stats. Learn more today!
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Course
An On-Demand Course for Construction Supervisors
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates among all professions. AGC collaborated with industry leaders and mental health professionals to develop an educational program to equip supervisors with the knowledge and skills to identify and support struggling workers, care for themselves, and become a catalyst for change within their organizations. This online, self-paced, 5-module course is free for AGC members and $49 per person for non-members.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week Resources
Use the Construction Suicide Prevention Week Resource Library 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.
View the resources here.
Toolbox Talks
Utilize the Construction Suicide Prevention Week Toolbox talks. Choose from a variety of options talks in both English and Spanish to use throughout the week. View the toolbox talks here.
Carolinas AGC On Demand Opportunities
Certified Mental Wellness Leader in Construction
Available as a discount during suicide prevention month use code PREVENT for 15% off all September!
Whether you’re new to promoting mental wellness or looking to expand your leadership impact, the CAGC Certified Mental Wellness Leader in Construction (CMWLC) program offers a practical, step-by-step journey into the most important aspects of supporting mental health in construction. This self-paced online program is designed to empower construction professionals—especially those in leadership, HR, and supervisory roles.
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FREE Suicide Prevention Toolbox
Access to free suicide prevention information and resources such as:
- QPR Method: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is an educational approach aimed at reducing suicidal behaviors by teaching people to recognize the warning signs and offer help.
- Statistics: The construction industry has a high suicide rate, with approximately 45.3 suicides per 100,000 workers. Men are particularly at risk, accounting for 79% of suicide deaths.
- Risk Factors: The industry faces several risk factors, such as chronic pain, sleep problems, isolation, job instability, substance abuse, and high pressure. The culture of toughness and self-reliance makes it difficult for workers to seek help.
- Warning Signs: The document lists verbal, behavioral, and situational cues to identify someone at risk, such as talking about wanting to die, withdrawing from others, or experiencing significant life changes.
- Prevention Strategies: Promoting mental health awareness, encouraging open communication, offering Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and training gatekeepers are recommended steps.
- Resources: Resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and specific state services for North and South Carolina.
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Creating a Mentally Healthy Construction Culture
Join CAGC for a 1-hour online seminar: Creating a Mentally Healthy Construction Culture. We recognize that mental health in the construction industry is prevalent and affects not only the individual but the families, friends, co-workers, and the organization as a whole. Who knows how to build better than those in the construction business? This online seminar will focus on building a work environment that supports the human side of emotions because that is the beginning of creating a healthy construction industry culture.
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