Mental Health Resources

In pursuit of Cal/OSHA's mission to protect and improve the safety and health of California's workers, the following resources have been compiled from various sources for workers and employers in support of mental health awareness.

These materials are not requirements, but rather, a centralized source of information and resources related to Cal/OSHA's support of mental health for workers and employers. These materials are meant to be utilized for establishing, maintaining, and supporting sound mental health.

Resources for Workers:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)
  24/7 free confidential support and live connection
• Veterans Crisis Line
  24/7 free confidential support and live connection for veterans, their families, and friends
• Mental health for all (ca.gov)

Five Things to Know About Suicide Prevention

• Poster
• Video

Resources for Employer:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSA
• VA S.A.V.E. Training Brochure

• Dept. of Labor: What Employers Should Know About Suicide Prevention

Role of Employers in Preventing Suicides

• English
• Español

Workplace Stress

Provides resources, solutions, and activities to improve worker mental health and well-being.

• Guidance and Tips on Workplace Stress for Employers | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
• Understanding the Problem
• Guidance and Tips for Employers
• Training Resources
• Real-World Solutions
• Outreach Materials

Additional Resources

• Construction Suicide Prevention Week
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  Provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide, including Risk Factors and Warning Signs.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Suicide Prevention
  Provides information on facts, risks and protective factors, prevention strategies, tips for dealing with stress, and other resources.

• U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs - Progress on Opioids: Protecting Federal Injured Workers
  Provides resources to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce the potential for opioid misuse and addiction among injured federal workers.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Suicide Prevention
  Provides resources for veterans and their loved ones, friends, and health care providers.

September 2024