As part of ASCC’s ongoing commitment to mental health and suicide prevention, I want to take a moment to remind our members of our partnership with the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) and encourage everyone to take part in the CIASP Banner Program.
The CIASP is an incredibly active and passionate group that brings together contractors, associations, and safety professionals from across the country to develop tools and resources that help save lives. As a member of the CIASP Board of Trustees, I have the privilege of working alongside leaders from every sector of our industry to ensure that these resources remain accessible to all.
CIASP operates entirely on donations, which means every banner purchased helps fund the free training materials, toolbox talks, videos, and resources that are distributed to contractors and workers nationwide. The Banner Program is one of the most direct and impactful ways to support this mission, while also showing visible commitment to mental health on your jobsites and in your offices.
Through the program, contractors can purchase either:
• Pull-up banners ($1,000 each) for office, conference, or event settings.
• Vinyl jobsite banners (5-pack for $1,000) to display in the field.
Each banner proudly features your company logo and the message “Stand Up for Suicide Prevention.” In addition, members can include the ASCC logo alongside their company logo at no additional cost. Every banner also includes QR codes linking directly to critical mental health resources, giving workers instant access to information and support, even if they’re not ready to ask for help.
Simply having these banners present, in break rooms, site trailers, and hallways , can make a difference for someone who may be struggling. Every banner sold supports CIASP’s life-saving mission and helps ensure the message of hope and help remains visible, year-round, across every level of our industry.
If you or your company are interested in participating, you can submit your logo and join the challenge directly through the CIASP Banner Program or reach out to me directly for details.
Together, we can make a difference — one banner, one jobsite, and one conversation at a time.
