Mental Health Awareness In Construction: Impact & Solutions
Support your construction workers’ mental health with peer-based programs that reduce stigma and connect them to meaningful, real-time help.
We’re Addressing The Mental Health Crisis In The Construction Industry
Nearly
%
of workers
experience moderate to severe mental health challenges.
Construction Workers are
more likely
to die by suicide than from workplace injuries
Only
%
of workers
in the construction idustry seek professional help
The Construction Industry
Highest
Suicide Rate Among All Industries
Peer Support From The Ground Up
JobSiteCare offers a unique, ground-up approach to construction workforce mental health. Independent, MHFA-certified medics and trained peer advocates provide support based on shared experiences, connecting workers to resources like EAPs and breaking the culture of silence.
Peer-Based Support
Peer-based support plays a vital role in advancing mental health awareness in construction by building psychological resilience, reducing stigma, and fostering empathy through shared experiences. It cultivates a strong community of understanding and mutual support among workers, helping them feel seen, heard, and empowered to seek help when needed.
Comprehensive Training
All JobSiteCare on-site medics are trained in Mental Health First Aid, Peer Support, and VitalCog strategies tailored to suicide prevention within the construction industry.
Proactive Outreach
Proactive outreach is essential to improving construction worker mental health by identifying early warning signs and creating a supportive jobsite culture. Through consistent check-ins and community-building efforts, this approach helps workers feel safe, valued, and more willing to engage in mental health conversations.
Real-Time Support
Real-time support is a critical component of addressing mental health in the construction industry, offering immediate access to trained specialists who understand the unique pressures faced by workers. As an independent third-party, our medics provide a trusted, confidential bridge to additional support services, ensuring timely intervention when it matters most.
Easy Access to Mental Health Support
Bringing awareness and breaking down barriers to mental health care in the construction industry starts with a simple conversation. Our peer support program creates multiple pathways for workers to access help confidentially through MHFA-certified medics who understand construction culture.
Peer-Based Support
Peer-based support plays a vital role in advancing mental health awareness in construction by building psychological resilience, reducing stigma, and fostering empathy through shared experiences. It cultivates a strong community of understanding and mutual support among workers, helping them feel seen, heard, and empowered to seek help when needed.
Comprehensive Training
All JobSiteCare Health and Wellness Specialists are trained in Mental Health First Aid, Peer Support, and VitalCog strategies tailored to suicide prevention within the construction industry.
JobSiteCare vs. Traditional EAPs & Other Construction Mental Health Solutions:
A Direct Comparison
Experience the difference with JobSiteCare’s on-site, peer-based mental health support—designed specifically for construction workers to address real jobsite challenges, reduce stigma, and deliver immediate, confidential care. Discover how our proactive, industry-focused approach outperforms traditional EAPs and other providers in supporting workforce wellbeing, safety, and productivity.
Other Solutions
Off-site, Delayed Access
No Peer Model
Reactive, Crisis-Driven
High Stigma, Low Utilization
Limited Hours
Generic, Not Industry-Specific
Varied or Limited Training
Standalone, Not Integrated
Limited Follow-Up
Lacks Direct OSHA Support
JobSiteCare – Mental Health+
On-site, Immediate Mental Health Support
Peer-Based, Confidential Support
Proactive Outreach & Early Detection
Stigma Reduction & Trust Building
24/7 Real-Time Access
Industry-Specific Expertise
Comprehensive Training
Integration with EAPs & Resources
Ongoing Support & Return-to-Work
OSHA Compliance & Safety
Why Companies Choose JobSiteCare for their Workforce Mental Health Solution.
Immediate, trusted access to mental health support on the jobsite for construction workers.
Proactive outreach and peer-led engagement reduce stigma and boost utilization in the construction industry.
Tailored to the unique needs of construction workers and jobsite culture, ensuring relevant and effective mental health care.
Integrated, holistic approach improves safety, productivity, and workforce retention for construction employers
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes JobSiteCare’s mental health program different from traditional EAPs or other providers?
JobSiteCare’s program delivers immediate, on-site mental health support through MHFA-certified medics and peer advocates, offering real-time, confidential care tailored to construction’s unique challenges. Unlike traditional EAPs, which are often off-site and reactive, JobSiteCare provides proactive outreach, peer-based support, and ongoing engagement directly on the jobsite, reducing stigma and increasing utilization.
How do workers access mental health support with JobSiteCare?
Workers can access support directly and confidentially from on-site medics or peer advocates without needing supervisor involvement. Support is available during jobsite hours and after hours via a dedicated hotline, ensuring help is always accessible when needed.
What training do JobSiteCare’s medics and peer advocates receive?
All JobSiteCare Health and Wellness Specialists are trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Peer Support, and VitalCog Suicide Prevention. This comprehensive training ensures they can recognize early warning signs, provide immediate support, and connect workers to additional resources as needed.
How does JobSiteCare’s program help reduce stigma around mental health in construction?
By embedding trusted, trained medics and peer advocates on-site, JobSiteCare normalizes mental health conversations and support. The peer-based model and proactive outreach foster a supportive environment, making it easier for workers to seek help and talk openly about mental health challenges.
What ongoing support is available for workers after the initial intervention?
JobSiteCare offers continuous case management, follow-up, and return-to-work planning. Workers receive guidance and support throughout their mental health journey, including connections to EAPs and other resources, ensuring lasting impact and improved workforce wellbeing.
