Support for the Construction Industry
The people who build our homes, workplaces and communities deserve to feel safe and supported too. Whether you work on site, in an office, run your own business or work for yourself, construction can bring pressures that others may not see.
If you work in the construction sector or associated industries and you're struggling, that is not weakness. It's a human response and dedicated support exists for you.
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Why is mental health so important in construction?
Tight deadlines, long hours, physically demanding work and uncertainty about the next contract can take their toll. Working away from home, financial worries and pressures outside work can add to the strain.
In an industry where people may feel expected to “get on with it”, admitting that things are difficult can feel uncomfortable. Nobody should have to hide how they’re feeling to protect their job, reputation or relationships with colleagues. Looking after mental health should be part of everyday working life, alongside physical health and safety. If you're struggling right now, please visit our
I Need Help Now page.
Where can those in construction find support?
These trusted organisations provide dedicated support for frontline workers:
Mates in Mind — helps construction businesses build positive mental health through awareness, training and practical guidance, including support for employers, apprentices and supply chains.
Lighthouse Charity — provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for the construction community and their families. Visit its website to explore the support available.
Suicide Intervention in Construction — from the British Standards Institute (BSI) - a free resource pack for people working in construction to help you start conversations, respond when someone is at risk, and support people after.
Silent Voices — a charity with a simple goal: to make sure no one in the construction industry feels like suicide is the only way out.
MindFlow - a charity championing mental health in construction by using the power of football to help construction workers open up, support each other, and build a better culture, so that no one on site has to struggle alone.
I'm worried about someone — If you’re worried about a colleague, friend or family member, our I’m Worried About Someone page can help you start the conversation.
Many people find enormous comfort in being alongside others who truly understand. Samaritans' Facing the Future groups are free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide — weekly 90-minute sessions over six weeks, facilitated by trained volunteers. SOBS and The New Normal Charity also run free peer support groups across the UK and online.
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What support exists for veterans and the Armed Forces community?
Many emergency services personnel are also veterans. Dedicated support includes Help for Heroes, Combat Stress (specialist treatment for veterans with PTSD, complex PTSD and moral injury), The Not Forgotten, and Veteran Suicide Awareness Training from the Zero Suicide Alliance.
For those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community, Suicide Bereavement UK offers free "At Your Side" guides for veterans, families and serving personnel, plus PABBS evidence-based suicide bereavement training and Responding to Suicide (RTS) training for the Armed Forces community. See also our
Bereavement Support page.
What about other high-pressure industries?
Support also exists for other sectors where pressure runs high: Mates in Mind and the Lighthouse Charity (construction and higher-risk industries), The Burnt Chef Project and Hospitality Action (hospitality), RABI, The Farming Community Network and The DPJ Foundation (farming and rural communities), and Vetlife and Vet Support (veterinary). Find more on our
Help & Resources pages.
How can we make our service psychologically safe?
Culture change starts with leaders who talk openly and teams trained to spot when a colleague is struggling. The Jordan Legacy delivers talks and Workplace Training tailored to emergency services and healthcare settings, and our Workplaces page sets out five practical actions any organisation can take today.
If you're worried about a colleague, our
I'm Worried About Someone
page explains the warning signs and how to start the conversation. Get in touch at hello@thejordanlegacy.com — we'd be proud to support the people who support us all.
