09/25/2026
September is Su***de Prevention Month, and it hits close to home for our industry. Construction has the highest su***de rate of any occupation, and most of us know someone it has touched.
This year, Sun Valley took the STAND Up Pledge with the Construction Industry Alliance for Su***de Prevention. It's a commitment to treat mental health the same way we treat safety on the jobsite, and here's what it means for our team:
Safe: No one should feel like they have to keep it to themselves. If you're struggling, or worried about someone on your crew, it's okay to speak up.
Training: We're making su***de prevention training available so everyone knows the warning signs and how to help.
Awareness: We'll keep this conversation going in safety meetings and toolbox talks all year long.
Normalize: Talking about mental health shouldn't be awkward. The more we talk about it, the easier it gets to reach out.
Decrease: Everyone on our team should know where to turn, from our EAP to crisis support.
If you're going through it, or you're worried about someone, call or text 988 any time. You can also text HELLO to 741741 to reach a counselor.
Check on your crew. It might be the most important thing you do all week.