Suicide & Substance Misuse Prevention in the Workplace
How to Use this Toolkit
Business owners, managers and leaders can have a major impact on their teams’ attitudes about mental health and substance misuse. This guide can help maximize your efforts, as well as find training sessions or support groups for specific challenges.
Social Media Assets
Extend your influence beyond the workplace. These social media posts can spark conversations about substance misuse and suicide prevention in your community and inform families and followers about your priorities.
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Using drugs to push through stress can cost more than you think. No job is worth your health — or your life.
It takes strength to face a challenge, and don’t have to do it alone. 988 is there any time you need it.
To learn more about the risks around substance misuse, visit https://letsbeclearsd.com/substance-misuse.
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Some things don’t stop when you clock out. The stress and pressure of long hours and hard work can come home with you.
There are better ways to handle it than bottling it up. If you or someone you know needs support, call, text or chat 988 or visit https://sdbehavioralhealth.gov/mental-health/maintaining
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No matter what you’re feeling, you’re not alone.
Whether you need help or you’re worried about a friend, coworker or spouse, resources are available across South Dakota. Don’t wait until it’s too late — reach out.
Email Newsletter
Add this content to your company’s enewsletter or send it on its own to encourage employees to stay mindful about their mental, physical and emotional wellness.
Printed Materials
Reduce stigma and raise awareness about available resources with materials designed for breakrooms, restrooms and other shared spaces.