Clayco CARES
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups. Now is the time to join together and address mental health and to recognize suicide as a safety priority by creating safe cultures, providing training and access to resources to identify and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide crisis in construction and normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health.
As we continue to shine as beacons of hope for others, we should keep in mind, that we serve our communities and families best when we show up as the best version of ourselves. It is imperative to take care of ourselves, while serving the needs of our company and communities. Compiled here are suggestions, tips and resources we can consider to keep ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.
Training Development Manager
jonesbr@claycorp.com
Branyea Jones
BRG Committees
Community Service Outreach
Political Interest/Voters Awareness
Manager of Public-Private Initiatives
boyness@claycorp.com
Sam Boynes
Senior Construction Administrator
smiths@claycorp.com
Sierra Smith
Senior
Associate
hands@theljc.com
Richie Hands
Digital Media
lesterda@claycorp.com
Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
Dan Lester
Executive
Assistant
nelsonl@claycorp.com
Lisa Nelson
Health & Fitness Awareness
robinsonc@claycorp.com
Senior Director Fitness & Wellness
Chaun Robinson
Executive
Assistant
knightki@claycorp.com
Kia Knight
BRG Newsletter
Cultural Competence
Portfolio and Performance Manager
crenshawc@claycorp.com
Christol Crenshaw
Resources & Research
SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
Call or Text 988
LGBTQ PEER SUPPORT CHAT
Connect with a trained support volunteer.
TEEN TEXT LINE
If you are a teen in crisis – or know one who is – text "Teen" to 839863.
NOW MATTERS NOW
Here are stories, including research based ways for managing the most painful moments of life.
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
If you are a veteran or service member – or you're concerned about one – there are qualified VA responders standing by.
CRISIS TEXT LINE
Text "HOME" to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor.
Tips and suggestions
MOOD TRACKING APP
Moodflow: Year in Pixels
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH SCREENING
Man Therapy is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary effort to break though stigma, improve help-seeking behavior and reduce male suicide.
CHILD RESOURCES
Regardless of your child’s age, he or she may feel upset or have other strong emotions after an emergency.
A recent survey commissioned Clayco has uncovered mental health challenges faced by construction workers across the United States. The survey of over 1,000 American construction workers sheds light on the prevalence of anxiety and depression in the workplace. Many individuals are turning to substances to cope, the survey reveals, feeling that there are few available resources to adequately support their mental health.
Breaking the Silence:
Mental Health & Support Issues in the Construction Industry
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