Post-Eclipse: CSPP April Update!
With all the excitement of spring, the solar eclipse, and upcoming Safety Week events, I am delighted to add our updates into the mix! Planting Seeds We kicked off April…
Springing into Action
Last Wednesday, I went to Salem to visit the CAMS (Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance, and Safety Projects) Hoffman construction site with their Workforce Wellbeing staff: Heidi Walker, John Criswell, and Mac…
CSPP in KC
Last week, CSPP staff attended the 3rd Annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Kansas City. It was a sunny 80 degrees when we landed, ideal weather for checking out the…
Developing a Safety Plan
One question we often hear in our QPR training is how to create a safety plan for somebody struggling with thoughts of suicide. Fortunately, there is a straightforward answer. The…
Self-Analysis Tool Flyer
To destigmatize mental health, we need to discuss the signs and symptoms and connect with appropriate resources that match the severity of symptoms. With a physical illness or injury, your…
Bah-Humbug Prevention
The holiday season is here! Whether you are gazing at social media, watching television, or doom-scrolling the news, there is an endless stream of movies, memes, commercials, and feel-good stories…
Recognizing Veterans All Year
Recognizing Veterans All Year Across the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership Guest Blog Post By: Aimee Johnson Every year on November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. All across the United States,…
Conference Season!
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to deliver presentations at the Oregon AGC Leadership Conference and co-presented at the Oregon Suicide Prevention Conference. I want to share some highlights!…
Suicide Prevention Month Recap
As Suicide Prevention Month 2023 winds down, we are excited to share some highlights of our outreach work. We have traveled across Oregon and even ventured to Northern California to…
Addressing the Risk Factors for Suicide
No single reason explains why suicide occurs at a population or individual level. It is a complex issue. However, we know the construction industry has a suicide rate 3x the…