Mates In Construction Sa LtdRegistered

MATES is an integrated industry intervention program that: Raises awareness of suicide as a preventable problem Builds stronger and more resilient workers Connects workers to the best available help and support Partners with researchers to inform industry around best mental health practice MATES achieves this by: MATES field staff will train workers in the workplace to improve mental health and suicide prevention literacy, increase help seeking and help offering and engage the workforce in creating a mentally healthy workplace. Volunteer Connectors and ASIST workers will be trained to identify, support and connect workers to help and support. Field Officers will support these workplace volunteers to create onsite networks supporting each other and the worksite in preventing suicide and becoming mentally healthier. MATES offer a support line and case management to workers who need help and support. Finally, MATES partner with researchers to inform the industry to affect positive change.