MENTAL HEALTH
No More Stigma – Finding a Way Forward
Mental health affects us all. As an individual, family, community and society. Creating a constructive space, fostering self-worth and supporting well being is a collective community effort.
Why Construction? Our industry has the highest incident of prescription opioid use along with a high rate of alcohol and drug use.
- Construction is a male-dominated industry.
- Studies reveal that a majority of male employees do not take time to see doctors or mental health counselors.
- Construction has been considered a “rough and tough” industry to work in. Culture of fearlessness and stoicism.
- Stigma of mental illness encourages secrecy & isolation.
- Frequent pressure regarding budget, schedule, productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- High pressure can provide potential for failure, shame & humiliation.
- The end of season or end of project layoffs can create financial stress.
- Construction can be an isolating, lonely job.
- Easy to get lost in work without positive outlet.
- Chronic pain from years of hard, physical and manual labor.
- Long work hours.
- Time away from their families missing activities.
- Sleep disruption due to work schedule or rotating shifts.
- Use of alcohol and mood altering substances to cope.
Help Me NOW
Ask for Help – Get in touch with your peers, social network, community (church, school, work), circle of trust (family, friends)
- Mental Health – Western States Carpenters
- CompPscyh Carpenters Assistance Program: 1-833-792-2271
- GuidanceNow App
- Benefits Page
- Kaiser Mental Health Services in Southern California
- Calm & Headspace Care
- Insurance Provider Hotlines
- Kaiser Behavioral Health Number: (800) 900-3277
- Anthem/Blue Cross:
Inside LA County: (888) 285-7801
Outside of LA County: (800) 407-4627
General Number: (866) 984-7138
- 24/7 Member Assistance Program
(800) 999-7222 - Talkspace App
Enter the letters “EAP” a space, and SoCa Laborers in the “Organizational Name” field
- Laborers Health and Safety Fund – Critical Incident Stress Management
Health Promotion – LHSFNA
Worried About Someone?
Discover a resource hub for supporting others’ mental health journeys. Compiled from diverse sources, this space encourages screenings, identifies warning signs, and promotes the #BeThe1To pledge. Empower those around you with actionable steps for making a positive impact. Recognize treating mental health same as physical health. Take time to listen, care, respect and help.
FOR THE CONTRACTOR
Elevate mental health awareness in our contractor community with the NAMI Los Angeles Chapter. WWCCA members gain exclusive access to critical resources, including Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention Training. Empower your leadership today.
Narcan Resource Guide: Policy, support, and training to prevent opioid overdose. How to get Narcan for your company.
Do I need a Plan? Resource guide and check list for suicide prevention and mental health.
Click here for your Toolkit to start a plan.
Mental Health 1st Aid Training: Unlock the skills to provide crucial initial support for mental health challenges. Commit to building a mentally healthy workplace by signing up for this impactful training program. Click here to Take Action to enroll your company.
Order complimentary QR code stickers, magnets and wallet cards for your company here.
- Mental Health – Western States Carpenters
- CompPscyh Carpenters Assistance Program: 1-833-792-2271
- GuidanceNow App
- Benefits Page
- Kaiser Mental Health Services in Southern California
- Calm & Headspace Care
- Insurance Provider Hotlines
- Kaiser Behavioral Health Number: (800) 900-3277
- Anthem/Blue Cross:
Inside LA County: (888) 285-7801
Outside of LA County: (800) 407-4627
General Number: (866) 984-7138
- 24/7 Member Assistance Program
(800) 999-7222 - Talkspace App
Enter the letters “EAP” a space, and SoCa Laborers in the “Organizational Name” field
- Laborers Health and Safety Fund – Critical Incident Stress Management
Health Promotion – LHSFNA
HEALTH RESOURCES BY COUNTY/STATE
It’s Up to Us
Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction
San Diego Health and Human Services | It’s Up to Us
San Diego Mental Health Resources Guide – Up2SD
San Diego 211
Updated Mental Health Resources
Mental Health – 211
San Diego Access & Crisis Line (ACL)
Crisis Hotline
(888) 724-7240
NAMI San Diego Warmline
Peer Support Hotline
(619) 295-1055, available 7 days a week, 3:30 PM–11 PM
Nami San Diego
Mental Heatlh resources
namisandiego.org
UC San Diego Health – CAPS
Crisis Counseling Hotline
Call (858) 534-3755; select option #2 after business hours
LOS ANGELES
NAMI Greater Los Angeles
Local Resources
Resources – NAMI Greater Los Angeles County
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Resources
Mental Health America of Los Angeles | Your Best Life Starts Here
Mental Health Resources | Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Didi Hirsh
Crisis support – Suicide
Crisis Services – Didi Hirsch
LA County Dept of Metnal Health
Hotline
800-854-7771
Substance Abuse Service Helpline – Los Angeles Country
Hotline
844-804-7500
Angels at Risk
Youth- Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Angels At Risk
211 LA Country
Connect to Resources
Home | 211LA
INLAND EMPIRE
Inland SoCal Crisis & Suicide Hotline
Hotline
(951) 686-HELP (4357).
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Helpline
Hotline
(888) 743-1478.
Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health
Counseling and Peer Support
Behavioral Health – Home | Riverside University Health System
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Counseling and Peer Support
DBH Internet Website
San Bernardino County Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services
Hotline
(800) 968-2636
Its Up to Us – Riverside
Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance Abuse Resources – It’s UP to US
(951) 686-HELP
211 Riverside
Connect to Local Resources
211riversidecounty.org
211 San Bernardino
Connect to Local Resources
211sb.org
ARIZONA
Solari Crisis & Human Services
Crisis
(844) 534-4673.
Pima County Community-Wide Crisis Line
Crisis
(520) 622-6000
EMPACT – Suicide Prevention Center
Suicide Prevention
lafronteraaz-empact.org
NAMI Southern Arizona
Resources/Support Groups
namisa.org
Maricopa County Mental Health & Substance Use
Substance Abuse
Mental Health & Substance Use | Maricopa County, AZ
211 Arizona
Connect to resourcces
2-1-1 Arizona – A Program of Solari – 2-1-1 Arizona
NEVADA
Crisis Support Services of Nevada
Crisis Hotline
(800) 273-8255
Suicide Prevention Hotline of Nevada
Crisis Hotline
(877) 885-4673
Nevada Mental Health
Mental Healthcare options
nevadamentalhealth.com
NAMI Southern Nevada
Support Groups and Resources
namisouthernnevada.org.
Nevada 211
Connection to local resourcds
nevada211.org.
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Local Resources by type
BHWP
TOOL BOX TALKS
Initiate mental health campaigns and provide training. As a supervisor/manager understand triggers that can lead to depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and drug abuse. Treat mental health same as physical health. Take time to listen, care, respect and help. Promote Safety 24/7 Culture.
- WWCCA – How to get Help (En Español)
- WWCCA – Resource for Mental Health (En Español)
- WWCCA – Self Care and Wellness (En Español)
- WWCCA – Mental Health Myth-busting (En Español)
- WWCCA – Narcan (En Español)
- WWCCA – Suicide Awareness and Prevention (En Español)
- WWCCA – Understanding Depression and Anxiety (En Español)
- WWCCA – Checking in on Your Own Mental Health (En Español)
- WWCCA – Substance Abuse (En Español)
- WWCCA – Onsite Safety Practices and Mental Health (En Español)
- WWCCA – Addressing Bullying and Harassment (En Español)
- WWCCA – Mental Health Statistics (En Español)
- WWCCA – Mental Health vs Mental Illness (En Español)
- WWCCA – How the Stress of Life Shows Up at Work (En Español)
- WWCCA – Recognizing Red Flags (En Español)
- WWCCA – Fentanyl Exposure and Safety (En Español)
- WWCCA – Building Resilience (En Español)
- WWCCA – Understanding Common Stressors (En Español)
- WWCCA – Managing Stress (En Español)
- WWCCA – Work-Life Balance (En Español)
- WWCCA – Coping with Loneliness
- WWCCA – How to Make a Difference
- WWCCA – Mental Health Communication Skills
- WWCCA – Normalizing Talking About Mental Health
- WWCCA – Construction Suicide Prevention: Simplified Needs Analysis & Implementation Tool
- WWCCA – Mental Health in Construction Toolkit