Suicide Prevention Month

Construction continues to have the second highest rate of suicide of any occupation in the country. Behind that statistic are real people, crews, and struggles that too often go unspoken. Chronic pain from physically demanding work. A culture built around toughness, where asking for help can feel like admitting weakness. Substance misuse, sometimes used to cope with pain or stress. A lack of support systems built for the realities of jobsite life. These are just a few of the challenges construction workers carry, often quietly, often alone.

As September comes to an end, so does Suicide Prevention Month. But for Lines for Life, suicide prevention never ends. Every day, someone in our community needs support, which is why we see this as a year-round effort. Suicide is complex and there is no single solution, but one thing we know for certain is prevention is possible, and it begins with connection. The conversations we have, the policies we support, and the way we show up for each other matter.

The Critical Need for Mental Health Support in Our Communities Every day, people across Oregon find themselves at a crossroads of hope and despair. For many, the first sign of hope comes from a simple yet powerful resource: a crisis line. At Lines for Life, we understand the transformative power of that first connection. On the other end of the...

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time when we come together as a community to take action and build support for every walk of life. At Lines for Life, suicide prevention is at the core of who we are. Every day, our teams answer calls, texts, and chats through 988, helping thousands of Oregonians find connection and support when they...

Je has started hundreds of tricky conversations. As a Lines for Life volunteer, she answers calls from people looking for a way through anxiety, stress, loneliness, substance abuse, and thoughts of suicide.