Suicide is a serious problem in the construction industry. Construction has the second highest rate of suicides among all occupations. It is a high stress job that has high rates of alcohol and drug use, as well as a “tough guy” culture.
PARIC is committed to offering our team members the necessary tools and resources to help save lives. Mental health needs to be a part of the safety conversation.
PARIC Employee Assistance Program:
H&H Health Associates, Inc.
314.845.8302 / 800.832.8302
info@hhhealthassociates.com
www.hhhealthassociates.com
| Organization | Number to call | |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide prevention | Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 988 |
| Mental health emergency | Johnson County Kansas Mental Health Department | 913-268-0156 |
| Behavioral health emergency | Comprehensive Mental Health Services (Kansas City) | 1-888-279-8188 |
| Sexual assault or abuse | Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) | 816-531-0233 (Kansas) 913-642-0233 (Missouri) |
| Abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults | Kansas Department for Children & Families | 1-800-922-5330 |
| Abuse or neglect of children | Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division | 1-800-392-3738 |
| Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults | Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services | 1-800-392-0210 |
| Domestic violence | National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) |
| Support for complex caregiving challenges | Caregiver Action Network | 855-227-3640 |
| Poisoning | Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 (Kansas) 1-888-268-4195 (Missouri) |
| Substance abuse | Alcoholics Anonymous | 816-471-7229 816-373-8566 (teen) |
| Substance abuse | Cocaine Anonymous | 800-347-8998 |
| Substance abuse | Narcotics Anonymous | 816-531-2250 |
| Homelessness | City Union Mission | 816-474-4599 |
MORE INFORMATION FROM EXPERTS
AGCMO is working collaboratively with other supporting parties throughout OSHA Region 7 to provide mental health resources and Construction Suicide Prevention Campaign materials. Learn more here.
The web is full of additional resources from experts. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best articles and blogs on the topic of mental health and suicide prevention.
The coronavirus and mental health:
- Post-COVID-19 Strategies to Promote Mental Well-Being and Suicide Prevention
- How to Help Your Employees Cope with Stress During COVID-19
- Why Employee Assistance Programs Are Valuable During and After COVID-19
- How to improve your team’s access to health care during & after COVID-19
- How to Prevent Workplace Violence During and After COVID-19
- Risk of Relapse for Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders During and After COVID-19
Blogs from CSDZ, a construction risk management company:
- Mental Health — The Invisible Crisis in Construction – written by President of CSDZ Jerry Ouimet
- The Invisible Construction Crisis: Why Focus on Construction Workforce Risk?
- The Invisible Construction Crisis: Strategies to Address Mental Well-being
- The Invisible Construction Crisis: Pledge to STAND-Up for Suicide Prevention
- The Invisible Construction Crisis: Removing Our Emotional Masks
Mental well-being resources:
- Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
- Domestic Violence Resources to Promote Well-being Among Workers
- Mental Well-being Resources for Veterans and Caregivers
- Mental Well-being and Suicide Prevention Resources for Employees and Families
- Mental Well-being and Suicide Prevention Resources for Employers