Miles That Matter 5k - September 2026
One month. Any distance. Anywhere.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. For our industry, that is not an abstract observance. The people who build our roads, homes, and skylines face a rate of suicide far higher than the general population, and most of us know someone it has touched.
This September, we are asking the construction community to do something about it, together. We are proud to announce the Miles That Matter Virtual 5K, a month long event that turns awareness into action, one mile at a time.
Statistically, construction occupations exhibit both the highest rate of suicide and the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups.
CIASP is dedicated
to changing those statistics.
MISSION
CIASP's mission is to provide resources and support for suicide prevention, mental wellness, and safety in construction.
KNOW THE FACTS
Construction has one of the highest rates of suicide of any other industry: According to the CDC construction rates number two in occupations for deaths by suicide with over 5000 deaths per year. Suicide rates for male construction workers are almost twice as high as for working men overall.
RESOURCES
The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) is committed to building a culture of care where mental health is prioritized alongside physical safety. Our resource hub offers practical tools, educational materials, and conversation starters designed specifically for the construction workforce.
TAKE ACTION
Awareness is important but action is what will make the changes we need in the industry! CIASP can equip you to take the next step forward in preventing suicide in the construction industry.
Now is the time for the industry to STAND Up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority by creating safe cultures, providing training to identify and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide crisis in construction, normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health, and ultimately decreasing the risks associated with suicide in construction.
Stakeholders
Stakeholders are the construction companies, labor unions, industry associations, construction service providers and suppliers, and mental health organizations and professionals that have pledged to STAND Up For Suicide Prevention in the construction industry. Join the movement to make suicide prevention and mental health a safety and human resource priority in construction. Take The Pledge Today!
WE CAN ALL TAKE ACTION
Meet some of the organizations creating real change.
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Associations / Chapters
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CONTRACTORs
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SERVICE PROVIDERs, SUPPLIERs, & Unions
our partners
CIASP is proud to partner with a variety of companies and organizations that align with our mission to address mental health and prevent suicide in the construction industry. We do not take a stance on or endorse any political, religious, labor, or other policies. Any opinions, findings, or recommendations from CIASP’s funders, donors, and other partners belong to those parties alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of CIASP.
