We are excited to share our conversation with John Hickey, the Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon.  

 In leading the Asphalt Pavement Association, John focuses on maintaining a culture of continuous improvement in the paving industry – which requires working on diverse issues such as pavement design and research, recruiting the next generation of workers, infrastructure funding, and, of course, safety.   

In our conversation, John highlighted the unique challenges facing “horizontal construction.” We discussed how new and potential policies and practices can improve the industry. We learned the excellent benefits of a job in the pavement industry. We appreciate John taking the time to talk to us!

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist. 

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357. 

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org 

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We are excited to share our conversation with Mike Ellis and Barte Hess from Apollo Mechanical Contractors apollomech.com.

As safety manager for Apollo Mechanical, Mike has developed, taught, and implemented world-class safety programs, leading Apollo to receive numerous site safety awards for injury-free work environments.

Barte is Apollo's Division Health and Safety Manager. He's a husband, dad, and all-around fix-it guy. In his spare time, he restores hot rod cars and plays music.

We enjoyed talking and hearing stories about how their pragmatic approach to psychological safety and total worker health is transforming the construction industry. Prioritizing mental wellness does not have to be complicated; sometimes simplicity is the innovation!

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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We are excited to share our conversation with Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta. Dr. Dasgupta is a scientist at the Opioid Data Lab at the University of North Carolina with two decades of experience in overdose epidemiology and prevention. Through his unique research approach and ability to tell true stories about health with data and compassion, Dr. Dasupta has become a national leader in reconfiguring how our country addresses the opioid crisis. 

The  New York Times and NPR recently featured Dr. Dasgupta's team's work in studying and addressing the opioid epidemic. Through his work, he aims to amplify community and patient voices in public health. He works closely with patients with pain conditions and believes they can be equal partners in scientific research. 

We had a wide-ranging and informative discussion.  We appreciate Dr. Dasgupta for taking the time to talk with the CSPP.

Follow him on Twitter @nabarund 

To learn more about the Opioid Data Lab’s work, please visit: https://www.opioiddata.org/

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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We are excited to share our conversation with Crystal Larson. Crystal manages Lines For Life's Community Training Program and has been instrumental in implementing QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer), an evidence-based suicide prevention training program, within the construction industry.

Crystal brings an authentic, humorous, and practical viewpoint to suicide prevention training. We talk about overcoming the eye rolls, planting seeds of hope, and creating additional mental health training modules that reflect the resiliency of the construction industry.

For More Information about QPR, please visit:
https://www.linesforlife.org/training/qpr/ 
and
https://www.oregonsuicideprevention.org/training/become-a-trainer/

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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In this episode, we spoke with Steven Frost. We had an expansive conversation about connecting construction with responsive resources, building a culture of care, and creating diverse training modules. 

Steven is an experienced Safety, Health, and Environment Professional at the forefront of raising suicide prevention awareness across the construction industry. He works tirelessly to create, promote, and provide resources that resonate with the construction industry. 

He also serves as president-elect for the Columbia Willamette Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Finally, Steven is a founding member of the CSPP. He helped write our action guide and is our QPR(Question Persuade Refer) liaison.

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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We are excited to share our conversation with Kristina Ewing from Andersen Construction. She discussed the evolving mindset in construction, shared alternative avenues for delivering suicide prevention on the job site, and provided insight on how to embed suicide prevention into the workplace culture.

Kristina is a founding member of the CSPP and helped craft our Action Guide. She brings a unique approach to suicide prevention and mental well-being space.

If you need support or feel distressed, there is hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist. 988 is a free service and is available 24/7/365.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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The Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership crew is recording our next series of podcasts. In this teaser, you will hear what Anna and Max have in store for this upcoming season.

Starting in November 2002, we will release new episodes every other Wednesday! Hope you will join us!
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If you are in need of support or feeling distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP, visit: Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership – reducing suicide and promoting mental well-being in the construction industry (suicide-stops-here.org)

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Welcome to our season finale! Max, Anna, and Hunter held a roundtable discussion reflecting on the podcast project. Our discussion included initial inspiration for the show and how we can continue to expand this work.

Let us know what you thought about the show by leaving us a rating and review! Also, be sure to subscribe to this podcast; we hope to continue bringing you more content in the near future!

• 1:33 – Overview of talking points 
• 2:00 – Why did we do this? 
• 5:11 – How could CSPP expand & evolve?  
• 9:55 – What were the expectations of this podcast? 
• 12:32 – The AmeriCorps Experience/Advantage 
• 15:15 – Podcast Promo 
• 16:00 – What YOU can do to support CSPP & the mission 
• 17:10 – What's next for the podcast? 
• 21:00 – Who else should we hear from? 
• 27:05 – Language, Empathy, & Understanding Challenges 
• 28:45 – Final Thoughts 
• 32:28 – Credits  

If you are in need of support or feeling distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

To learn more about Lines For Life, visit: Lines For Life – Preventing Substance Abuse and Suicide, and Promoting Mental Wellness

To support the show, visit our CSPP donation link: Construction Industry Donation (linesforlife.org)

Topics Referenced:
AmeriCorps
Disparities in Suicide | CDC

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We were joined today by Michael Hawes, the executive director for the Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI). We discussed his involvement with the apprenticeship program and how he has helped transform ideas into action by combating stigma to create a safer and more accepting work environment.

• 1:23 – Summary & Themes of Episode 
• 3:50 – Introduction & Mike’s background 
• 6:17 – Mike’s mental health involvement timeline 
• 17:45 – The generational & cultural shift in Construction 
• 22:37 – Creating a safer work environment & using the growth mindset 
• 27:40 – What are the challenges/barriers in implementing these programs? How do we overcome them? 
• 30:10 – Life after the apprenticeship program 
• 34:47 – Using language to break down stigma and normalize the conversation 
• 36:30 – Resiliency & Preparing your staff 
• 39:00 – Transforming thoughts into action 
• 40:17 – Closing remarks 
• 44:37 – Credits  

If you are in need of support or feeling distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

To learn more about Lines For Life, visit: Lines For Life - (linesforlife.org)

To support the show, visit our CSPP donation link: Construction Industry Donation (linesforlife.org)

People referenced:
Judy Cushing – Founder & CEO emeritus of Lines for Life 
Steven Frost, LEED AP, CHST, ASP, CSP – Construction Environmental Health & Safety Engineer 
Cal Beyer – VP of Workforce Risk & Worker Wellbeing for CSDZ 
Greg Borders – CCO @ Lines For Life  
Crystal Larson – QPR Statewide Coordinator & Community Training Program Manager @ Lines For Life

Topics referenced:
Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute (PNCI)
QPR Institute | Practical and Proven Suicide Prevention Training (Question, Persuade, Refer)
About MHFA - Mental Health First Aid
We are teens helping teens • YouthLine (oregonyouthline.org)

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In today’s episode, we had a conversation with Natalie Cordova, Vice President of Construction Risk Practice at Marsh and a Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership (CSPP) Outreach and Engagement Committee Member. We discussed the importance of community, normalizing mental health conversations, and the value of branding and messaging.

• 1:23 – Summary and Themes of Episode 
• 3:52 – Introduction and Natalie’s background 
• 5:07 – How Natalie got involved in mental health 
• 7:08 – Financial Management approach to mental health (CFMA)  
• 8:30 – Humanizing the construction community 
• 10:18 – Construction Worker Safety 
• 14:13 – Breaking down Stigma in the construction industry 
• 16:25 – Hard Hat Stickers 
• 17:13 – Responding to a loss/Jobsite Impact/Preparedness 
• 18:56 – Team relationships, establishing strong safety culture, incorporating mental health as common practice 
• 23:54 – The function of insurance in Construction 
• 27:54 – Are you seeing insurance claims on mental health? 
• 29:26 – Risk factors and mental health 
• 32:00 – The importance of branding  
• 38:00 – How we can create and inspire change in the industry 
• 42:54 – Credits 

If you are in need of support or feeling distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP, visit: Construction Suicide Prevention Partnership – reducing suicide and promoting mental well-being in the construction industry (suicide-stops-here.org)

To learn more about Lines For Life, visit: Lines For Life – Preventing Substance Abuse and Suicide, and Promoting Mental Wellness

To support the show, visit our CSPP donation link: Construction Industry Donation (linesforlife.org)


People Referenced: 
Sheri Sundstrom – Hoffman Construction 
Dwight Holton – CEO at Lines for Life  
Judy Cushing – Founder & CEO emeritus of Lines for Life
Cal Beyer – VP of Workforce Risk & Worker Wellbeing for CSDZ

Topics Referenced:
Out of the Darkness Walks (afsp.org)
Marsh | Global Leader in Insurance Broking and Risk Management
CFMA - Construction Financial Management Association
Construction Safety Week 2022
Not Today Hard Hat Stickers - Awareness Campaign: 988 NOT TODAY
Toolbox Talks
Construction Working Minds
Grady Britton • A Creative Branding & Marketing Agency in Portland, OR
The Mates in Construction Suicide Prevention Program (Australia) -  https://mates.org.au/
Free downloadable music - Pixabay

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