MENTAL HEALTH AT STOBG

YOU MATTER. WE CARE.

Although there is more awareness about mental health now than ever, it continues to be referred to as “the silent epidemic” for construction workers. In fact, suicide rates for people in our industry are three times higher than the United States national average.

At STOBG, we have spent the last year emphasizing to our employees and their colleagues that it’s okay not to be okay. As a natural extension of the caring work culture our Safety 360⁰ program has cultivated over the last several years, we established a Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee to ensure we are providing our workers and partners with mental health and wellness resources. The last year, in particular, has taught us the power of unity and caring about one another. Talking to someone helps—whether that’s a friend, family member, or healthcare professional.

Each of our offices offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we have signage and communications across offices and jobsites, and our intranet hosts a number of trainings, programs, websites, and other resources to keep raising awareness of the challenges our industry faces when it comes to mental health—and to let people know they are not alone.

To recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness month this year, STO Building Group designed and distributed hard hat stickers that bear the national suicide prevention hotlines for each country we operate in. The goal of these stickers is to spread awareness on jobsites and let those in need know that they are not alone.