ABOUT US

About CIASP


The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention is a 501 c3.  Focused on Construction Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention. 


Initially founded in response to the 2016 CDC study ranking construction as the #1 industry for deaths by suicide, CIASP is working toward a zero-suicide industry by uniting, educating, and supporting the construction community. 


If you're thinking about suicide, or just need to talk, call or text 9-8-8 anytime for 24/7 crisis support. Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a counselor.


CIASP is dedicated to changing the statistics by educating and equipping organizations, industry service providers and construction professionals to STAND Up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority. 

Raising Awareness


CIASP is raising awareness about the risk of suicide within the construction industry and providing suicide prevention resources and tools to create a zero-suicide industry.


Visit the Resources tabs to learn more and take steps to Stand Up for suicide prevention.

History of CIASP

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MISSION

To provide resources and support for suicide prevention mental wellness and safety in construction.

Vision

A zero suicide industry 

VALUES

We are:

  • By the Industry, For the Industry
  • Labor Agnostic
  • Apolitical     
  • Built on Integrity     
  • Mission Focused 


IMPACT REPORT

Together, we’re building a construction industry where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical safety.



Our Impact Report highlights the progress we’ve made through education, outreach, partnerships, and advocacy. Explore the report to see the impact we’re making together in advancing construction mental wellness and suicide prevention.

VIEW OUR 2025 IMPACT REPORT

The issue of suicide prevention came to the forefront in the construction industry around 2015 when the construction financial management association published an article addressing the issue. I was the CEO of CFMA at the time and we were asked by many why we took this issue up as a priority. Our response was that CFOs and controllers are responsible for the financial management of a construction company and is there a more important asset in a company that its people? Investing in, protecting and supporting your people should be a main priority of any construction company and we immediately realized this was an important priority. 


Stuart Binstock
Retired President
– CFMA, Board of Trustees- CIASP 


Now is the time for the industry to STAND Up for suicide prevention and address it as a health and safety priority by creating safe cultures, providing training to identify and help those at risk, raising awareness about the suicide crisis in construction, normalizing conversations around suicide and mental health, and ultimately decreasing the risks associated with suicide in construction.

PLEDGE TO STAND UP