{"id":16203,"date":"2025-10-03T13:48:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T20:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/?p=16203"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:49:20","slug":"local-1621-standing-together-for-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/es\/local-1621-standing-together-for-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Local 1621: Standing Together for Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-11-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-11-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-11-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-11-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/www.dc16iupat.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-11.png 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Last night, members of Local 1621 joined our DC16 union family for an unforgettable Recovery Night\u2014an evening that shined a light on addiction, mental health, and the power of support. It was powerful to see our Local represented, standing side by side with brothers and sisters from across DC16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The reality is that construction workers face some of the highest rates of suicide and addiction of any industry. We know the pressure, the physical toll, and the long hours can weigh heavy\u2014not just<br>on us, but on our families too. That\u2019s why breaking the stigma is so important. Asking for help is not weakness\u2014it\u2019s strength, and it saves lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>After losing 182 members in just 12 months to suicide and addiction, DC16 made a promise: No more silent struggles. Out of that commitment, the Helping Hand Program was created\u2014and it\u2019s<br>saving lives. So far, 99 members are still with us today because they reached out and got the help they needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>At Local 1621, we want every member to know: you don\u2019t have to carry it alone. This program isn\u2019t just for you\u2014it\u2019s also here for your children, your husband or wife, and your loved ones. Addiction<br>and mental health struggles affect whole families, and together we can heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our members also heard powerful messages at Recovery Night:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\ud83d\udde3 \u201cIt is never too late. No matter how bad it was, there is hope and there is an answer.\u201d \u2013 Jeff<br>Roberts<br>\ud83d\udde3 \u201cDetr\u00e1s de cada estad\u00edstica hay una persona, una familia, una comunidad\u201d. \u2013 Dra. Deb<br>\ud83d\udde3 \u201cDC16 is giving children back their mothers and fathers. All the wages and benefits mean nothing<br>if we\u2019re losing lives.\u201d \u2013 Daniel Lincoln<br>\ud83d\udde3 \u201cEst\u00e1 bien no estar bien. Pedir ayuda no te debilita; es una de tus mayores fortalezas.\u201d \u2013 Angela Njoroge<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program would not exist without James Boster, Director of Mental Health &amp; Addiction Services, and Robert Williams, DC16 BMST, whose leadership has turned our promise into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Local 1621 and DC16 are leading the way by:<br>\u2714 Breaking stigma in construction<br>\u2714 Providing real resources<br>\u2714 Restoring hope to families<br>\u2714 Giving our members back their lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>No solo construimos estructuras: nos apoyamos unos a otros.<br>If you\u2019re a Local 1621 member and you or your family are struggling, please reach out to James Boster at jamesb@dc16iupat.org.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usted no est\u00e1 solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Cole Davis<br>Business Rep<br>Local 1621<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last night, members of Local 1621 joined our DC16 union family for an unforgettable Recovery Night\u2014an evening that shined a light on addiction, mental health, and the power of support. 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