Safety News: Resources Available for Mental Health & Wellness
1 in 5 Construction Workers struggle with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
Take time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being. The construction industry continues to experience some of the highest suicide rates among all professions. There are resources available to assist your employees who may be struggling with work-life issues and/or may need support for emotional health and well-being, including resources from your unions.
Construction Safety Week has also added mental health resources to its website for information.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Northern CA Carpenters
- Western States Carpenters
- Northern CA Laborers
- Laborers Health & Safety Fund of North America
- Operating Engineers Local No. 3 (Assistance & Recovery Program, Inc.)
- Operating Engineers Local No. 12
- Northern CA Cement Masons
- Northern CA Teamsters (Teamsters Assistance Program)
- California Health & Human Services Agency
- Cal/OSHA
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
For questions, contact UCON's Chief Safety Consultant, Mike Donlon at (916) 834-1896.