Mental Health Resources:
Updated Information and Supports
The Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) continued its mission in 2024 to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use support to unionized construction workers and their families across British Columbia and Yukon. CIRP recognizes the unique challenges faced by construction workers, and seeks ways to remove barriers and destigmatize mental health and substance use issues.
CIRP has introduced innovative programming such as Opioid-Free Pain Management. This includes myoActivation (a form of dry needling), restorative yoga, group therapy, and pain management workshops, aiming to reduce reliance on opioids and address the interplay between mental health, substance use, and pain. bccranesafety.ca
CIRP also partnered with Community Savings Credit Union to launch the Recovery Protection Program. This initiative is designed to provide financial support and resources to individuals in recovery, helping them navigate the economic challenges associated with treatment and reintegration into the workforce. comsavings.com
Through these initiatives, CIRP reaffirmed its role as a vital resource for the construction industry, adapting to emerging challenges and continuing to provide essential support services to its community.
