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In-Person Meeting:
Suicide Prevention Awareness in Construction Industry

Steven Frost

Program Description: Construction is a complex industry that can be high stress and physically demanding. It is also known for being "tough." I will discuss a program that can be used as a building block for organizations looking to start a suicide prevention culture in their organization. The “We are Here for You” module can be shared as a tool to help build awareness, resiliency, and to start the conversations for suicide prevention where stigma and silence are perceived as common. Moreover, the material can be a good stepping stone for establishing framework and application of suicide prevention in the construction industry. 

Learning Objectives: 
• Identify resources for the construction industry to use for the workforce and support staff in response to an experience of negative thoughts or for coworkers that express suicide warning signs.
• Explain the data behind suicide rates in the construction industry, industry recognized risk factors, and some resources that both the workforce and project support staff can utilize. 
• Detail some of the protective factors which are things that people can use to be resilient and recharge after a stressful event.
• Discuss the application of a program that can be used in the field locations.

Date/Time: June 6th, 2023
Executive Committee: Meeting at 10:00 at Black Bear Diner
Regular Meeting: 11:30 am 
Location: Black Bear Diner: 1150 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504

**Notice of Date Change**
The July meeting is scheduled for July 11th. There will not be a meeting on July 4th due to the holiday.

Presenter Bio:
Steven Frost is the current CWC ASSP President-Elect. He joined the construction safety world after obtaining a master’s in Environmental Studies. He also obtained a certification in Construction Management and is a LEED AP BD+C, CHST, ASP, and CSP. Steven is a Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper instructor as well as a QPR Master Trainer. Steven felt drawn to mental health and the impacts to the construction industry.
Construction is the second highest at-risk occupation group that sees risk factors, many of which can lead to thoughts of suicide. Steven has made it his mission to help reverse that statistic.  
Construction is a complex industry that can be high stress and physically demanding. It is also known for being "tough." “I often discuss an approach to this industry that may be duplicated and tailored to other industries.” 
Steven is recognized nationally for his work on suicide prevention and mental health initiatives. He brings his advocacy to this organization by speaking at the monthly membership meetings, conducting QPR sessions as Professional Development Courses, and coordinating meetings that promote Positive Job Culture and Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Steven actively promotes mental well-being resources for the American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart where he contributes as an Ambassador. It is through this program that Steven has contributed to videos, webinars, and given testimonials. He promotes the link between physical and mental well-being. “By taking care of your heart, you’re taking care of your head.” His modules can be shared as a tool to help build awareness, resiliency, and to start the conversations for suicide prevention where stigma and silence are perceived as common. 

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