Did you know an estimated 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness yet less than half seek treatment? The construction industry has the second-highest suicide rate of all major industries in the U.S. according to a 2020 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. And as the suicide rate in the U.S. continues to rise, it is crucial the industry focuses on the mental health of its workforce. These resources will enhance your company’s efforts to raise awareness, provide help, and give support to mental health and suicide prevention in the roofing industry.
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- Workplace Stress and Mental Health: Busting the Myths, Breaking the Stigma June 2024
- Mental Health Awareness in the Roofing Industry August 2022
Resources
988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Receive free, confidential mental health support 24/7 in the U.S. by dialing
988. Counselors are available to chat online or via text. For immediate help,
you can also call (800) 273-TALK (8255).
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 in the U.S. to speak to a trained crisis counselor 24/7
about anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
Be Strong
Be Strong seeks to save and improve the lives of youth through a peer-to-peer
approach to strengthen mental, emotional and relational health; build
resilience; and prevent bullying. Access resources at or
download the Be Strong app.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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