ABOUT US

About Us

The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) was born out of necessity in response to statistics released in a CDC study ranking construction as the #1 industry for deaths by suicide. Established by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) in 2016 to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health issues, CIASP became a stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization in 2018 to raise awareness about suicide prevention and provide resources and tools to create a zero suicide industry by uniting and supporting the construction community.

With a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. Construction workers are at a heightened risk for suicide for a variety of reasons that can all be addressed – starting with changing the culture in the workplace.

CIASP is dedicated to changing the statistics by educating and equipping organizations, industry service providers, and construction professionals to STAND Up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority.

Raising Awareness

CIASP is raising awareness about the risk of suicide within the construction industry and providing suicide prevention resources and tools to create a zero-suicide industry.

Visit the Get Informed and Resources tabs to learn more and take steps to Stand Up for suicide prevention.

TAKE A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENING

A quick, anonymous online screening is a great way to gauge your behavioral health. Just as routine check-ups and screenings can be effective in recognizing early signs of physical illnesses, they are also a way to evaluate your behavioral health. Early identification of a mental health or substance use issue can lead to earlier treatment, which in turn results in an increased chance of recovery and an improved quality of life.

Take two minutes today and get a check-up from the neck up .