A Muster Point For Your Mind
Muster Points are foundational to Emergency Action Plans on the construction site. In an emergency, these plans provide a safe space away from hazards where people on construction sites can reconnect, assess the situation, and respond.
The Construction Careline is a mental muster point where you can get confidential support for whatever you’re dealing with. There are a lot of personal challenges inherent in working construction — challenges that impact your mental health.
The Construction Careline is a confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space to get support for tough challenges.
If you are outside the state of Oregon you can call 1-833-444-6020 24 hours a day.
¿Necesitas hablar en español? Llame al 503-433-7878, manténgase en la línea y lo conectaremos
con alguien que pueda hablar con usted.
English and Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
Interpreters are provided for other languages.
Your Mental Health Matters
The construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide among all trades, and we lose more construction workers to suicide than workplace accidents and injuries. In 2022, we lost over 6,000 construction workers to suicide.
There’s a lot about your job that can lead to mental distress, isolation, and misuse of alcohol and drugs:
- Long days
- Overtime
- Work travel and time away from home
- Stress
- Seasonal layoffs
- High-pressure deadlines
- Physical pain
Prioritizing your mental health is vital to your safety and the safety of your crew members.
If you are struggling with intrusive negative thoughts and feeling hopeless, we are here to help you regain your mental strength, take control, and find a way forward.
We’re here for you 24 hours a day. Call us 503-433-7878 (in Oregon) or 1-833-444-6020 (outside Oregon).
A crisis in Oregon and across the nation. Suicide risk and mental health challenges are jobsite safety issues.
Conversations Build Hope
The Construction Careline is here to help you carry the load. It’s a place to get things off your chest and a muster point when times get tough.
When you talk about what’s on your mind or what you’re going through with a trained call taker who gets it, you can:
- Improve your mental well-being
- Reduce isolation
- Decrease stress
- Feel supported
- Restore your energy
- Build hope
- Connect with helpful resources
We’re ready to listen and offer confidential support whenever you need it. Like hard hats on site, these conversations can protect your mind and preserve your life.
Don’t wait for an emergency to reach out. We’re here anytime: 503-433-7878 (in Oregon) or 1-833-444-6020 (outside Oregon)
Asking for Help is a Strength
Private, Nonjudgmental Support for Everyone
Talking with others about our feelings or challenges that we’re facing can be extremely difficult, especially in construction culture where certain topics are not discussed.
You deserve support, even if:
- You like to handle situations on your own.
- You don’t like others to know you’re struggling.
- You say “I’m okay” even when you’re not.
- You don’t like relying on others.
- You don’t have someone you can count on.
- You’ve already tried to “just get over it.”
We’re here to help you through. Privately.
Don’t Let Questions Keep You from Calling
Free, compassionate conversation is available at any time. Connect with us for immediate support from someone who cares and who gets it.
Unsure of what to expect? Here are some of the common questions people ask us:
Am I eligible?
If you work in construction, you can call us. If you’re in Oregon, call 503-433-7878; if you’re outside of Oregon, call 1-833-444-6020.
When can I call?
The Construction Careline is available 24/7/365.
Do I have to share my personal information?
The Construction Careline can be anonymous!
When you call, we’ll ask you for three pieces of basic information:
- Your name. You can use an alias or your initials; it doesn’t have to be your real name.
- Your phone number. So we can call you back if we get disconnected.
- Your zip code. It ensures our service referrals are in your area.
What happens when I call?
You will be connected with a highly trained counselor who understands the challenges of working in construction, provides confidential support, and can connect you to resources.
What is NOT offered on the Construction Careline?
Full clinical counseling or therapy sessions–if that is what you’re looking for, we can connect you with resources.
What does it cost?
This service is completely free. It’s funded by Lines for Life and the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership.
What is Lines For Life?
Lines for Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide and promoting mental wellness. Our work addresses a spectrum of needs that include intervention, prevention, and advocacy. Learn more www.linesforlife.org
What is the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership?
In response to the staggering rate of suicide deaths among construction industry workers, Lines For Life partnered with the construction industry to form the Construction Suicide Prevention Project (CSPP).
The CSPP represents large and small construction companies, subcontractors, building trades, unions, safety specialists, OSHA, SAIF, and healthcare partners. We strive for a job-site culture where mental health conversations are as routine as safety updates and the morning stretch and flex. Learn more: www.suicide-stops-here.org
