Talk Saves Lives: Construction is a suicide prevention program tailored for the construction industry. Learn the risk factors, warning signs, and steps you can take to support coworkers and create a safer, healthier workplace.
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Construction Industry
Talk Saves Lives: Construction is an evidence-based training created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and offered through NCCER to address one of the most pressing issues in our industry: mental health and suicide prevention.
The construction industry faces one of the highest suicide rates among all occupations. This program equips craft professionals, supervisors, and leaders with the tools to recognize the signs of crisis, start life-saving conversations, and build a culture of care.
What You’ll Learn
Why It Matters
A strong safety culture goes beyond PPE and jobsite rules—it includes mental health safety. By participating in this program, you’ll gain practical knowledge that can help reduce stigma, support your team, and ultimately save lives.
Course Enrollment
Course enrollment occurs automatically upon payment at checkout. Enrollment utilizes the email address provided. To access a course after purchase, log in to (or create) an NCCER Account using the email address provided during theckout, then click "Learning Platform."
Learn More
For additional information about the programand additional resources for the construction industry, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Hard Hat Courage resource hub.
