Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

What Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention does

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) in response to CDC statistics identifying construction as the industry with the highest suicide rate among occupations, and it became an independent nonprofit in 2018. Headquartered at 751 Sproul Rd #1116, Springfield, PA, with ~11 employees, CIASP provides mental health and suicide prevention resources specifically tailored to the U.S. construction workforce — a population where male construction workers face suicide rates nearly twice those of working men overall and the industry suicide rate is approximately four times the national average.

CIASP's core product portfolio is organized around the STAND Up Pledge framework (Safe, Training, Awareness, Normalizing, Decrease) and includes: Toolbox Talks for jobsite discussions (English and Spanish); the Stronger Than the Silence documentary series co-produced with Turner Foundation and SAFE Project; LivingWorks Start online training (delivered in partnership with LivingWorks and Lendlease, free for up to five representatives per organization); third-party mental health screening tools (Connected Mind, MindWise); the Above and Below podcast; the Constructing Change webinar series; the Needs Analysis & Implementation Tool; and focused-support resources covering substance use disorder and veterans. All resources are provided at no cost.

The organization operates an event-driven go-to-market model, reaching construction companies, labor unions, industry associations, and service providers/suppliers through conferences, webinars, podcasts, earned media, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram @the_ciasp), and a referral-based pledge network of 1,317+ organizations (860 contractors, 198 associations/chapters, 259 service providers/unions). CIASP is funded entirely by tax-deductible charitable donations; it charges no fees for any product, training, or resource, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Leadership comprises Executive Director Sonya Bohmann and board members including Kabri Lehrman-Schmid and Stuart Binstock.

Name

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

Legal name

Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

Website

https://preventconstructionsuicide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIASP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free suicide prevention, mental wellness, and safety resources, training, and a stakeholder pledge framework specifically for the U.S. construction industry, funded entirely by charitable donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Mental Health Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional Organizations (81392)

akta.pro primary industry

DEI, Culture & Employee Engagement Training (BPACANAE)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention
• Construction mental health
• Workforce wellbeing
• Crisis intervention training
• Industry safety coalition

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: CIASP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded entirely through tax-deductible donations from individuals, construction companies, industry associations, and other supporters. Donations support infrastructure, resources, educational information, and training opportunities for the construction community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CIASP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free industry-specific suicide prevention and mental wellness resources to the U.S. construction sector. Its core offerings center on the STAND Up pledge framework, job-site Toolbox Talks, the Stronger Than the Silence video series, LivingWorks Start online training, the Connected Mind screening tool, and a coalition of 1,317+ pledged organizations that distribute awareness materials and training to construction workers.

Product overview

CIASP offers a unified portfolio of suicide prevention and mental health resources for the construction industry, centered on the STAND Up Pledge framework with five principles (Safe, Training, Awareness, Normalize, Decrease). The core products include Toolbox Talks for job-site discussions, the Stronger Than the Silence documentary video, LivingWorks Start online training in partnership with Lendlease, and the Connected Mind screening tool. Supporting resources include the Needs Analysis & Implementation Tool, Above and Below podcast, Constructing Change webinars, substance use disorder resources, and veteran support resources. These offerings are provided at no cost to the construction community and include downloadable materials, free supplies (wallet cards, coins, helmet stickers), and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Above and Below: A CIASP podcast featuring real conversations with industry leaders, mental health advocates, and construction workers about suicide prevention and mental well-being.
• Constructing Change
• Stronger Than The Silence
• Miles That Matter Virtual 5K
• STAND Up

Products and services

• STAND Up Pledge A commitment framework with five principles (Safe, Training, Awareness, Normalize, Decrease) for construction companies, associations, unions, and service providers to pledge their organization to suicide prevention in the construction industry.
• Toolbox Talks Brief, easy-to-use discussions tailored for construction job sites covering practical guidance, real-life context, and actionable steps for recognizing warning signs and supporting coworkers; available in English and Spanish.
• Stronger Than the Silence Documentary video featuring four tradespeople sharing real stories of addiction, family crisis, and the road to recovery, co-produced by CIASP and Turner Foundation in cooperation with SAFE Project.
• LivingWorks Start Training Online suicide prevention training program (60-90 minutes) developed by LivingWorks and distributed through CIASP in partnership with Lendlease, accessible from any computer or mobile device; CIASP offers it at no cost for up to five representatives per organization.
• Connected Mind Screening Free 5-minute private check-in tool for confidential mental health screening, requiring no account, provided in partnership with Connected Mind.
• Above and Below Podcast CIASP podcast featuring industry voices on mental health, recovery, and real stories from construction professionals, bringing attention to challenges both on and off the jobsite.
• Constructing Change Webinars Dynamic webinar series designed to spark innovation, challenge norms, and inspire action across the construction industry around mental well-being and suicide prevention.
• Substance Use Disorder Resources Resources addressing opioid addiction and substance misuse, which are risk factors contributing to suicide rates in construction, including CPWR opioid resources and recovery pathways.
• Veterans Support Resources Resources specifically for veterans in construction who face higher suicide risk due to PTSD, difficulty reintegrating to civilian life, and service-related injuries.
• Needs Analysis & Implementation Tool Assessment tool to help companies evaluate how they address mental health and suicide prevention in the construction workplace and determine their preparedness for handling a mental health or suicide crisis.
• Pathway Model A structured framework that helps construction companies build and sequence mental health and suicide prevention programs within their existing safety culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 construction worker deaths by suicide per year; construction ranks #2 in occupations for suicide deaths. Male construction workers have suicide rates nearly twice as high as working men overall. The construction industry suicide rate is four times the national average.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Turner FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurner Foundation co-produced the 'Stronger Than the Silence' video series with CIASP, featuring real stories of addiction, family crisis, and recovery from construction tradespeople. This is CIASP's flagship industry resource video.
• SAFE ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAFE Project cooperated with CIASP on the 'Stronger Than the Silence' video series and provides substance use and recovery resources featured on CIASP's substance abuse resource page.
• LivingWorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLivingWorks developed the LivingWorks Start online suicide prevention training program. CIASP partners with LivingWorks to provide discounted access to this training for the construction industry. CIASP offers LivingWorks Start at no cost for up to five representatives per organization.
• LendleaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLendlease partnered with CIASP to provide discounted access to LivingWorks Start suicide prevention training for construction organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mental Health America: Community-based nonprofit addressing mental health needs of all Americans through screening, education, and advocacy. Comparable in offering free screening tools and broad public-facing mental health resources.
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): National resource center funded by SAMHSA providing training, best practices, and curricula for suicide prevention. Comparable as a content-and-training provider for suicide prevention practitioners.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The largest U.S. grassroots mental health organization providing education, advocacy, and support groups. Comparable as a mission-aligned nonprofit that delivers training and resources at scale through affiliate networks.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: The largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention through research, education, advocacy, and loss support. Highly comparable to CIASP in mission and coalition-driven model, though AFSP is cross-industry rather than construction-specific.
• CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training: Construction industry safety and health research organization that develops training and resources for construction workers. Directly comparable because it serves the same construction workforce and addresses safety (including opioid use) at a national level.
• The Jed Foundation: Nonprofit focused on protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults, with industry-partner programs. Comparable through its population-specific coalition and partnership model for mental health.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council (NSC): Established U.S. safety organization addressing workplace and roadway safety broadly. Overlaps with CIASP in workplace mental health and safety culture, but operates across all industries rather than construction-specifically.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): The largest U.S. trade association for the commercial construction industry. Comparable as the principal industry body that amplifies safety and workforce initiatives to its contractor membership, and a potential channel for CIASP's content.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): Major U.S. construction industry trade association representing merit-shop contractors. Comparable as a national industry body that promotes safety culture and workforce wellness across its member firms.

Others

• Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA): The founding organization of CIASP in 2016. Comparable as a construction industry nonprofit and historical sponsor, and serves as a referral channel for CIASP among construction financial executives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/the_ciasp
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_ciasp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ciasp

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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