How to Start a Peer Support Group in Your Region
February 28, 2024
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry. Approximately 5,000 construction workers die by suicide each year.
As a partner in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), the LHSFNA is committed to reducing the number of suicides in construction and helping LIUNA members get the help they need.
The Fund is also working to support members and their families through LEAN LIUNA — Laborers Escaping Adversity Now — a peer support program connecting Laborers in need to Laborers who have walked in their shoes.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we invite you to join us in promoting this vital issue.
This page includes new resources, sample social messaging, articles and videos about suicide prevention. We welcome our LIUNA affiliates to use and customize these resources to meet your needs.
Want to let your LIUNA brothers and sisters know you’ve got their back? Take our Ally pledge and follow these tips:
Ready to listen but not sure what to say? Follow these guidelines to support members in their time of need:
Download How to Talk to a Member in Crisis
Want to spread awareness about suicide prevention on your channels? Use or adapt these sample posts:
The Fund has many Lifelines articles related to suicide prevention and supporting mental health. A selection of them are below. View more articles like these on our Mental & Emotional Health topic page.
LIUNA signatory contractors and other LIUNA affiliates can sign up for access to order the following Fund publications on suicide prevention and mental health:
The LHSFNA is a proud stakeholder in the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). CIASP offers many documents and resources construction contractors can use to assist in suicide prevention efforts on their jobsites.
STAND toolbox talks break down suicide prevention best practices into a series of short toolbox talks to engage workers. The toolbox talks below have been co-branded with the LHSFNA’s logo. You can add your organization’s logo here.
