In the United States, someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes. That’s nearly 6 people every hour, over 140 people per day, 52,500 people per year or nearly the entire capacity of FedEx Field. What’s more, the suicide rate for construction workers is four times higher than the general population.
Remember, talking about suicide is not dangerous, silence is! There is help!
- 911 for an emergency
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 on a mobile phone
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- BHS, the EWTF’s employee assistance program: 888-784-5665