The Construction Careline-Advancing CSPP’s Mission

The Construction Careline-Advancing CSPP’s Mission

CSPP History Primer

In 2020, Lines For Life (LFL) launched the Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership (CSPP) to address the alarming suicide rate in the construction industry. CDC’s mortality data indicates that among suicide decedents nationally, those working in the construction industry have elevated suicide rates. 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 to develop and implement a unified strategy for reducing suicide and promoting mental well-being in the construction industry.   

According to the CDC, the construction industry has the second highest rate of suicide of any other industry. CSPP is focused on a unified strategy to reduce suicides and improve the lives of construction professionals.  We know construction professionals face pressure daily – this pressure can spark joy, and other times it can hurt. We value every tradesperson and their families because their work and sacrifice are essential for every community. 

The construction industry’s need for suicide prevention and mental health services is clear. According to the CDC, the rate of suicides in construction was 6 times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries, and the rate among male construction workers was 75% higher than men in the general population. According to the US Bureau of Labor, women working in construction and extraction have the highest suicide rates at 25.5 per 100,000. In 2022, an estimated 6,000 construction workers died by suicide. 

Suicide is rarely caused by a single circumstance or event. We know a range of risk factors, including substance abuse, financial concerns, and physical and psychological pain, may increase the risk of suicide. In construction, contextual risk factors, such as long days, overtime, work travel, seasonal layoffs, high-pressure deadlines, and physical pain, can lead to mental distress, isolation, and an increased risk of misusing alcohol and drugs. 

Construction Careline

In the fall of 2024, CSPP’s Charter Members asked LFL to create the Construction Careline to help construction workers connect, navigate, and overcome the mental health challenges inherent to construction. The Construction Careline aims to foster help-seeking behavior, normalize mental health conversation, and provide the construction community with a low-barrier connection to help and hope.  CSPP began working with LFL’s Crisis Line team to create training and protocol for call takers. In addition, we worked with LFL’s Communications team to build a new website.

Over the next few months, CSPP staff and partners will promote this line through outreach, training, on-site posters, and leveraging existing construction industry communication networks.

The Construction Careline aims to foster help-seeking behavior, normalize mental health conversation, and, most importantly, provide the construction community with a low-barrier connection to help and hope.  


The Construction Careline is a free, confidential, non-judgmental, and safe space to get support for tough challenges. In Oregon, Call 503-433-7878

If you are outside the state of Oregon, you can call 1-833-444-6020

The Construction Careline is available 24/7/365.

You can learn all the details and connect with the Construction Careline here!