According to the Centers for Disease Control, construction has the highest suicide rate of all industries, at 53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers. That’s nearly four times greater than the national average (17.3/100,000) and five times greater than all other construction fatalities combined (10.1/100,000).
ACI: MENTAL HEALTH INDUSTRY RESOURCE

In 2022, Allied Construction Industries helped certify more than 75 individuals in Mental Health First Aid through our partnership with Mental Health America.

ACI’S 2024 COMMITMENT

Through the generous support of Bon Secours Mercy Health, ACI continues to expand our commitment to mental health awareness by delivering valuable FREE education and training through partnerships with Mental Health America and 1N5.

ACI is committed to being a part of the solution regarding mental health and wellness in our industry. These free programs and classes are made possible by:

SUICIDES IN CONSTRUCTION

5x
HIGHER THAN ALL OTHER
CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES
53.2
SUICIDES PER
100,000 WORKERS
4x
HIGHER THAN THE
GENERAL POULATION
ACI 2023 FREE MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION:
QUESTION, PERSUADE, REFER

ASK A QUESTION, SAVE A LIFE
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a two-hour program designed to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. QPR is quality education empowering all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the lives of someone they know.

The program trains non-clinical individuals to identify and prevent mental health crises that may lead to suicide.

This program is presented by 1N5 and is offered at no cost.

About 1N5: The 1N5 mission is to prevent suicide by erasing the stigma of mental illness and promoting optimal mental wellness through education, community engagement, policy and advocacy, and measurement and data work.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Attending this class results in certification in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), an evidence-based course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in the workplace. Attendees will learn real, actionable ways to help their co-workers. Includes:

  • Knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
  • Identification of multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
  • Increased confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
  • Reduction of negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses and addictions.

This program is presented by Mental Health America and is offered at no cost.

About Mental Health America: The nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention, Mental Health America advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy, and public policy, and direct service.

For more information please contact:

Brittney Cousins
Senior Manager
Email | 513-482-4724