Helping Hands

Posted May 18, 2024

Did you know that the Construction Industry has the 2nd highest rate of suicide in the country? Our jobs are stressful and there has always been a stigma around asking for help. We need to change that for ourselves and our family’s sakes.

DC16 offers the helping hands program. You can reach out directly to James Boster with any mental health or substance abuse issues you or a family member maybe having. It is all confidential. Our insurance also covers the Beat It program. Reaching out to James at jamesb@dc16iupat.org is the best way to get directed to the services that best suit you. If you yourself does not need this information, pass it on to someone who does.

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Help has arrived!!

It has been well documented that workers in construction are struggling with mental health challenges along with substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide (construction has the highest rate of suicide). The IUPAT helping hands has created a recovery night for members and their families to attend on Thursday October 3, 2024, in San Leandro @ 5:30pm. […]

September 09, 2024

33rd General Convention

Brothers and Sisters, I hope this finds you well. The convention kicked off with a touching speech from our sister, who talked about how proud she is of her journey as an apprentice and the personal growth she’s experienced. We covered a lot about the challenges brought by COVID-19 and how IUPAT temporarily waived dues […]

September 09, 2024
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