Mental Health: Let’s talk About It
AGC would not be able to have the successful events and meetings without our generous partners! As a benefit of our yearly Partner Program, we spotlight some of our member
Tag: suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Information provided by SafeBuild Alliance and AGC of Washington The construction industry rates as the second highest rate of suicide in the United States, at a rate of 53.3 per
Suicide Prevention in Construction: Why You SHOULD Be Talking About It
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry often lands among the top 10 industries at risk for suicide. Multiple demographic factors contribute to this including gender, age,
DJC OP-ED: Suicide in Construction an Unspoken Crisis
By: Mike Salsgiver Executive Director, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter This article was published by the DJC on August 20 in Buildings Bridges and Roads, and can be viewed here (subscription required).