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Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction

September 12, 2024    

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Postma Center at Pine Rest
300 68th St SE Bldg. C-2
Grand Rapids, MI 49548

The Construction Careers Council is hosting “Building Minds: A Conference on Mental Health in Construction,” an essential event being held in honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month.

September 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Postma Center at Pine Rest, 300 68th St SE Bldg. C-2, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 

This conference aims to address the higher-than-average suicide rates in the construction industry and provide valuable resources for prevention. Our goal is to establish a recurring event in West Michigan that empowers construction employers to evaluate and improve their internal policies and procedures regarding mental health and suicide prevention.

The conference will feature:

  • A keynote speaker.

  • Resources.

  • Employer testimonials.

  • Networking opportunities.

  • Lunch and refreshments.

See https://www.constructioncareerscouncil.org/building-minds for more information.