S5:E#17: The Intersection of Substance Use, Mental Health, Suicide, and Overdoses with Cal Beyer

Host Kevin Hilton welcomes back Cal Beyer, Senior Director of SAFE Workplaces for SAFE Project (Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic), to continue their powerful conversation on mental health and suicide in the construction industry. In this episode, they explore the intersection of substance use, mental health, and suicide to raise awareness of how these issues deeply impact individuals and communities across the industry. Together, Kevin and Cal discuss the urgent need to break the stigma surrounding addiction, and the importance of open, honest conversations to raise awareness, support recovery, and encourage those struggling to seek help.

Episode References
Articles on Recovery-Friendly Workplaces

From For Construction Pros website:

Ken Serviss — The Role of Employee Assistance Programs and Opioids in Construction

Building Trades Recovery Week — Breaking Down Stigma and Creating Hope

Naloxone Success Stories:

Ryan Companies — Ryan Partners with SAFE Project to Combat Overdoses on Project Sites with Naloxone and Response Training

SAFE Project — Why Vulcan Materials Company Stocks Naloxone at All Operating Facilities

Alcohol Awareness:

TheSnowball.org — (3-minute video)