United States
No One Builds Alone.
At STO Building Group, we believe mental health is a component of a safe, healthy, and meaningful work environment for our people. Our culture is built on the belief that looking out for one another is the foundation of a strong team.
Thrive 360°
Our Thrive 360° program was started to promote the full spectrum of well-being, with a strong emphasis on mental health. We provide our teams with resources, education, leadership tools, and awareness initiatives designed to support employees at every stage of their lives and careers.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
In the US, call or text 988.
In Canada, call or text 988.
In the UK, call 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258.
In Ireland, call 116 123 or text HELLO to 50808.
In the Netherlands, call 113.
In Germany, call 116 123.
You can find support in other countries at Find a Helpline.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that support employee mental health, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), virtual therapy, and mindfulness resources. We also provide tailored resources to promote mental health in the field, including toolbox talks, stand-down resources, mental health signage, and other ways to reinforce a culture of care.
Suicide Prevention
As a leading builder, we also are committed to reducing stigma around mental health and confronting topics like suicide and addiction. We are a Capstone Sponsor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week, held each September to call attention to suicide in our industry.
For Trade Partners
View our flyer for mental health resources.
Factors that have led to such a high rate of suicide in construction may include:
- A role that often is isolating
- Periods of unsteady employment depending on seasons
- Mental health stigma
- Sleep disruption
- Chronic pain caused by manual labor
- Travel which may separate workers from families and friends
- Physical strain
- Access to means of committing suicide like high places
- Pressure to finish projects
- Low or inconsistent pay
- Poor working conditions
Health & Wellness at STO Building Group (STOBG)
