Suicidal thoughts? Help is available.

USA & Canada: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988

Mexico: Línea de la Vida — 800-911-2000

For additional confidential support, visit underthehat.com.

Toolbox Talk: Understanding suicide in construction

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September is Suicide Awareness Month and Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 14-18.

Building on progress

Suicide Awareness Month and Construction Suicide Prevention Week are reminders to look out for the people around us. A check-in, a conversation after a shift or knowing where to send someone for help can matter more than you realize.

Recent construction industry data show that suicide and drug-related death rates have begun to decline.* But the suicide rate in construction is still four times higher than the general population. The gap is a reminder of why it matters to keep making support easier to find.

Take a few minutes this week to learn one resource you can use for yourself or share with someone else.

Keep these resources handy

Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Visit Under the Hat to connect with confidential support for you and your household.
Share this month’s toolbox talk with your crew or team.

*Source: CPWR, The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Show your support on

World Suicide Prevention Day

Wear purple or teal on Sept. 10 to support suicide prevention.

Individual shirts can be purchased here.
Bulk Under the Hat shirts (more than six) and other decals, banners and hard hat stickers can be viewed here and purchased by emailing kiewit@sportexsafety.com or calling 1-800-486-8677.

Send your team photos wearing purple and teal to underthehat@kiewit.com for a chance to be featured on external social media.

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Find more resources here

The Suicide Prevention Resource Hub offers tools to help you recognize warning signs, check in with co-workers and share resources — including toolbox talks, wallet cards, digital signage and educational materials.

Visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Hub

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