Mental Health for Construction Workers in Ohio
Trades workers, project managers, foremen, retired construction. This page combines the culture-specific resources for your profession with Ohio-specific insurance and therapist options.
Why this combination matters
Construction has the 2nd-highest suicide rate of any industry (53/100k vs. 17/100k general). Overdose deaths 6× the national average. ~90% male industry. In Ohio, the strong mental health parity enforcement, expanded Medicaid, and local provider density shape what's actually accessible — which is why generic 'find a therapist' advice so often fails men in your profession.
National resources for construction workers
Profession-specific support that works in every state:
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Industry-specific programs + toolbox talks + toolbox cards.
The Smart Way to Construction Safety
Free resources for site supervisors.
Man Therapy
Humor-first site built to reach men who'd never use a traditional mental health resource.
Ohio-specific resources
These Ohio organizations know both construction workers culture AND Ohio's insurance landscape:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Ohio routing)
All 988 calls route to local Ohio centers. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Ohio state crisis / behavioral health resources
Ohio Medicaid Next Gen. Strong mental health parity enforcement via Ohio Dept of Insurance.
Veterans Crisis Line (988 Press 1)
Relevant for many of your peers even if you're not a veteran.
Ohio insurance realities
For construction workers in Ohio: No licensure issues. Some unions have EAP programs. Independent contractors have no safety net — OSHA-affiliated organizations increasingly offer mental health resources.
Ohio parity: Full parity enforcement · Medicaid: Medicaid expanded — up to 138% FPL covered
Free tool
Not sure what's going on?
The PHQ-9 is the depression screener your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment.
Take the PHQ-9 →