MATES is a global leader and charity in suicide prevention aimed at reducing the high rate of suicide in our industry.
On average, we lose 200 workers a year to suicide—someone’s workmate, friend, or family member. Workers are 8x more likely to die by suicide than an accident.
Our focus is on building a volunteer network to spot and support struggling workers, providing training to develop essential skills, enhancing help-offering abilities within the industry, and offering 24/7 Helpline and Case Management Support for workers and their families.
MATES commits to reflecting on its interactions and engagement with all stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement in all that we do.
MATES engages workers through awareness, creating collective action for better mental health in their workplace community
MATES believe that no construction worker should have to face adversity alone. We use workplace structures and clear pathways to connect workers to support.
MATES develops skills and provides practical tools so workers can support each other during tough times.
MATES connects research and industry to inform and drive best practice in the workplace mental health.
At MATES in Construction, our values reflect our deep commitment to the wellbeing of every worker in the industry.
Behaving according to values rather than feelings; anticipating needs rather than waiting to react.
Being respectful, non-judgmental, and humble.
We do what we say we will do, act with integrity.
