The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the U.S., according to the CDC.
That’s why unions, employers and construction professionals across the country are observing Construction Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 8-12, 2025, to raise awareness of the problem AND the resources that can help.
This year’s theme is “Build Community.”
Every day, construction workers build roads, schools, churches and more — they build places of connection and community for others. But they can also build community with each other and support each other through hard times.
This year’s Construction Suicide Prevention Week pledge (download here) is to check in with someone this week and see how they are doing, then really listen to the answer. But don’t stop there! Set a reminder on your phone to check in with someone each month, week or even every day.
You can make a difference!
Resources
- Construction Suicide Prevention Week website
- TEAM (free support for Local 49 members and families as part of benefits package) – 1-800-634-7710 or startwithteam.com
- 988 – National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (text or call)
- 5 things to know about suicide prevention: video or poster
- The Center for Construction Research and Training
- OSHA resources for preventing suicides in construction: osha.gov/preventingsuicides
