The Building Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) has announced an innovative signposting service for the mental health of workers in the construction sector.
The service takes both a proactive and reactive approach and is accessed by a QR code or web page link.
The reactive element called ‘Get Help Now 24/7’ points to 3 organisations that run crisis helplines. A caller can get access to a person at any time of the night or day.
The proactive element called ‘Signposts to other help, support and information’ lists organisations that provide a variety of services such as family/friend support, self-help, addictions etc.
Another signpost points to employer services. Organisations can download the QR code for use in their corporate communications, our logo (which includes the QR code) and a poster for site huts etc. This section in the near future will add other services such as MHFA Training Organisations and EAP providers.
We envisage this whole initiative will develop through the use of the QR code and we would encourage construction companies (both large and small) to avail of the free materials and promote the signposting service".
Click on the logo to access the service.
