We are thrilled to share our dynamic conversation with Paul Diaz. Paul is a Business Representative with Iron Workers Local 29. With nearly twenty years of experience in ironwork, Paul brings a fascinating, heartfelt, and engaging perspective to mental wellness and suicide prevention. 

In this episode, Paul lays out how Iron Workers Local 29 is promoting suicide prevention, creating a more positive job culture, and forging pathways to help and support. 

We appreciate Paul sharing his on-the-ground, up-in-the-air, and gritty perspective on how ironworkers are addressing substance abuse and suicide. 

If you need support or feel distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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We are thrilled to share our conversation with George Carrillo. George was the former Executive Director of LatinoBuilt. He is now the Chief Executive Officer of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance. He is a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with deep expertise in labor relations and union contracts. He works to challenge inequitable policies and actively dismantle institutional norms through strong alliances with community-based organizations and state legislature to advocate for social justice and equitable representation.

We had a broad and reality-based conversation. George brought the "boom" with an empathetic, insightful, and comprehensive assessment of the challenges facing Hispanic professionals in the construction industry. 

We appreciate George laying out the fundamental challenges facing Hispanic construction professionals and sharing solution-based strategies to uplift and improve their work experience and their lives. 

If you need support or feel distressed, there is always hope and help. You can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist.

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357.

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org

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We are excited to share our conversation with Rebecca Garza. Rebecca is a Health Promotion Strategist at the Oregon Health Authority. She supports strategic communications and mobilization initiatives and is the lead for the Rethink the Drink(RTD) brand. Rebecca earned a Master of Science in Medical Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Practice at Boston University School of Medicine. 

Rebecca shared Oregon's innovative approach to addressing excessive alcohol use in Oregon. We enjoyed learning about the thinking, research, and approach behind RTD's mission to help communities across Oregon Rethink the Drink. 

We dive into how RTD is helping CSPP raise awareness and create dialogue in the construction community. They have helped us craft a fun and informative approach to a serious and complicated issue. 

Please check out their resources at https://www.rethinkthedrink.com, and you can find construction-specific Rethink the Drink materials here.

Rethink the Drink is creating a thoughtful and engaging dialogue around alcohol and building a new framework for thinking about alcohol. 

We appreciate Rebecca taking the time to talk with us! 

If you need support or feel distressed, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to speak with a trained crisis intervention specialist. 

You can also reach out to the Alcohol & Drug Helpline at 800-923-4357. 

To learn more about the CSPP and Boom Goes The Stigma, visit: suicide-stops-here.org