September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and MSTI is committed to supporting the mental health and safety of our workforce. Join us for a vital training session on Thursday, September 11, from 2–4 pm at the Brazosport Training Center.
This course, presented in partnership with VitalCog, focuses on suicide prevention in the workplace with a special emphasis on the construction industry—an industry that faces higher-than-average risks. For just $20 per person, participants will gain tools to recognize warning signs, start conversations, and connect struggling team members to support. This training is especially valuable for safety leaders, foremen, general foremen, and anyone in a leadership role. Together, we can help ensure no one feels alone.
At ABC Texas Gulf Coast, we believe that safety on the jobsite goes beyond hard hats and harnesses—it includes mental health, too. Construction is one of the most physically and mentally demanding industries, and it’s time we bring mental well-being to the forefront of workplace safety conversations.
The construction industry consistently ranks among the highest for suicide rates in the United States. Long hours, physically taxing labor, job insecurity, and a “tough it out” culture all contribute to heightened stress, anxiety, and depression among workers. Often, these challenges go unspoken and untreated—leading to preventable tragedies.
That’s why ABC Texas Gulf Coast is committed to promoting mental health awareness, providing resources for education and support, and encouraging open conversations throughout our contractor and workforce community.
Creating a supportive environment starts with education and leadership. Through partnerships, training, and awareness campaigns, ABC Texas Gulf Coast is helping members:
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We have gathered a robust list of resources tailored specifically for the construction industry. These include confidential crisis lines, awareness toolkits, wellness plans, and training guides designed to support both workers and employers.
ABC Texas Gulf Coast offers training and educational opportunities focused on mental health awareness in construction. These sessions provide insights into the impact of mental health on safety, how to identify warning signs, and what steps employers can take to intervene early and support employees in need.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 Chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
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