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Breaking Barriers: Construction CareLine Offers Lifesaving Support for Oregon’s Construction Workers

Breaking Barriers: Construction CareLine Offers Lifesaving Support for Oregon’s Construction Workers

Construction workers face dangers every day on the job site, but the most significant threat they encounter isn’t from heavy machinery or hazardous materials. Tragically, construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than from any workplace accident. This sobering reality has prompted Lines for Life to launch a new resource specifically designed for Oregon’s construction community.

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Leaders in Construction Industry Announce Comprehensive Plan for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

Leaders in Construction Industry Announce Comprehensive Plan for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

Portland, Oregon. Eight of the nation’s leading general contractors have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to improve mental health and reduce suicide rates in the construction industry. These companies—together representing over $75 billion in annual revenue—have built communities, neighborhoods, and iconic skylines across the Western United States.

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Start the Conversation: Mike, Clinical Trainer

Start the Conversation: Mike, Clinical Trainer

My first career was in the restaurant industry, managing restaurants and eventually managing theaters and event venues for a large chain of Oregon brewpubs. I had to leave because I drank too much, and I was like a kid in a candy store. Eventually, I became interested in the substance use recovery field and worked as an addiction counselor and...

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Start the Conversation: Angie, Lead Clinical Preceptor

Start the Conversation: Angie, Lead Clinical Preceptor

I’ve always been passionate about supporting people when they might feel stigmatized or isolated. When I was growing up, my family struggled with poverty. Some of them turned to substances to cope and, even though they were around, I felt alone. The first funeral I ever went to was for a coworker who died by suicide, when I was 16. He was...

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