In the U.S., there are approximately 123 suicides per day. That’s one death every 12 minutes (SafeBuild Alliance). The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide in the U.S. at 53.3 per 100,000 workers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Suicide prevention
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 (1-800-273-TALK is also active)
Sexual assault or abuse
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
Abuse or neglect of children
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
1-800-677-1116
Domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799 SAFE (7233)
Support for complex caregiving challenges
Caregiver Action Network
1-855-227-3640
Poisoning
National Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Substance abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-800-839-1686
Cocaine Anonymous: 1-800-347-8998
National Drug Hotline: 1-844-289-0879
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How to spot the signs of suicide risk
Warning signs can be subtle and vary person to person. Pay attention to things like:
- Jokes about taking their life.
- Suggestions that they are a burden.
- Extreme mood swings.
- Withdrawal from activites or friends.
- Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Giving away important items.
If you think someone is at risk of suicide:
- In a private setting, express concern and calmly ask if they are thinking about suicide.
- Let them know you care, and encourage them to seek help.
- Connect them to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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