Suicide & Overdose Prevention for Skilled Trades Workers
How to Use this Toolkit
The pieces in the toolkit and on this page are designed to be placed in shared spaces, such as breakrooms and restrooms, distributed with other safety materials, or to be supplied to employees who request them or may benefit from them. You can also download digital assets to post on your business’s social media profiles and include in company email newsletters.
Order a Toolkit & Supporting Materials
The Workplace Toolkit for Overdose & Suicide Prevention is a simple and powerful way to protect your team and foster a supportive environment at your workplace. We’ll mail you a box that includes several of the pieces on this page, as well as drug disposal packets, gun locks and additional materials. You’ll also get a usage guide to help make sure each part of the kit is as impactful as possible.
Workplace Toolkit for Overdose & Suicide Prevention
Materials are provided by the South Dakota Departments of Health and Social Services and are only available to South Dakota businesses and organizations with a trades and manufacturing workforce. A valid South Dakota mailing address is required. PO boxes are not accepted. Please allow up to two weeks for processing time. If you have questions about your order, please contact letsbeclearmaterials@state.sd.us
Downloadable Materials
These digital materials can help you spread awareness about suicide and substance misuse prevention to followers and family members, share tips and information on internal channels like newsletters and spark conversations in your community.
Social Media Posts
Post Content - English
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
Post Content - Spanish
Usar drogas para sobrellevar el estrés puede costarte más de lo que piensas. Ningún trabajo vale tu salud — ni tu vida. Se necesita fortaleza para enfrentar un desafío. Pero no tienes que hacerlo solo. 988 está disponible siempre que lo necesites. Para obtener más información sobre los riesgos relacionados con el uso indebido de sustancias, visita 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
Post Content - Spanish
Algunas cosas no se detienen cuando terminas tu turno. El estrés y la presión de largas horas y trabajo duro pueden acompañarte a casa. Hay mejores maneras de manejarlo que guardártelo todo. Si tú o alguien que conoces necesita apoyo, llama, envía un mensaje de texto o chatea con el 988 o visita https://sdbehavioralhealth.gov/mental-health/maintaining
Post Content - English
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.
Post Content - Spanish
Sin importar lo que estés sintiendo, no estás solo. Ya sea que necesites ayuda o te preocupe un amigo, compañero de trabajo o pareja, hay recursos disponibles en todo Dakota del Sur. No esperes hasta que sea demasiado tarde — busca ayuda. https://988lifeline.org/
Email Newsletter Content
Training & Resources
Many options are available for organizations or individuals that are interested in strengthening their skills, gaining a deeper understanding of prevention methods or seeking support for a specific challenge.
Question, Persuade, Refer and Mental Health First Aid
Teach your team to recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide or a mental health crisis.
Treatment & Recovery Support
Support someone starting or taking the next step on the journey toward recovery from substance use disorder.
Suicide Support
Groups
Find resources for people experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as survivors of suicide loss or a suicide attempt.