Talk about mental health like you talk about PPE
Normalize it. Include it in toolbox talks. Make it part of your safety culture, not a separate “wellness initiative.”

Know the resources — and share them
Print out the crisis numbers. Post them in break rooms. Make sure your foremen know what to do if someone’s struggling.

Train your supervisors
Frontline leaders set the tone. Give them the tools to recognize warning signs and learn how to respond.

Look at your benefits. Does your health plan cover mental health?
Substance abuse treatment? EAPs are often underutilized — make sure your crew knows they exist.

Create pathways, not just positions
Workers stay when they see a future. Cross-training, leadership development, and clear advancement paths make people want to stick around.

For the Real World
Meets workers where they are — on their phones, in short sessions, in language that makes sense.

Skills, Not Checkboxes
Goes beyond compliance to build real, usable skills on the job.

Holistic Approach
Treats workers like people with lives outside the job site.

Beyond the Hardhat
Includes financial literacy, leadership development, and personal growth — not just hazard recognition.