September 2025: Suicide Prevention Month
September 8-12, 2025: Construction Suicide Prevention Week
Register for BAC MAP's suicide prevention webinar with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on September 8 at 7:30pm ET by clicking here.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and Canada, and workers in the construction industry are impacted at higher than average rates. With construction having one of the highest rates of suicide among all occupations, we must keep building the movement for change. We must help save lives.
The Bricklayers' Member Assistance Program (BAC MAP) highlights Suicide Prevention Month with a special focus on Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-12) to break the stigma, encourage early intervention, offer hope, and share critical, life-saving resources. BAC MAP has the following message - one that all of our brothers and sisters must hear: you matter, your mental health matters, and help is available. While the reasons behind suicide are not simple, our message could not be clearer or more straightforward: your story isn't over.
There is a theme that emerges in stories of hope and recovery: to keep going. Relief happens, and healing is possible.
For 24/7 suicide or crisis intervention for yourself or someone you're worried about, call or text 988.
For confidential support from a professional who understands the realities of construction, or to get quickly and easily get connected to treatment or other services without hassle, contact BAC MAP at 1-833-MAP-TALK (1-833-627-8255), Mon.-Fri., 8am-7pm ET.
For more information, resources, and to register for BAC MAP's suicide prevention webinar, scroll down.
BAC MAP is hosting a webinar with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for BAC members and anyone else invested in the wellbeing of our community. Register to learn more about steps that can be taken to prevent suicide by clicking here.
Please click the links you may need:
- Get help for yourself (United States)
- Get help for yourself (Canada)
- Get help for someone else (United States)
- Get help for someone else (Canada)
- Learn the warning signs of suicide so that you know what to look for
- Additional warning signs specific to construction workers
- Learn what to do when someone is at risk
- Take a screening to see if you may be at risk
Additional relevant links, including those for people working or leading in construction:
- CPWR's suicide prevention resources
- Learn more about the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
- Learn more about Construction Suicide Prevention Week
- OSHA: preventing suicides in construction
- Suicide Prevention Month (NAMI)
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. You may also obtain immediate 24/7 help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.