Are you in a crisis and need help now? Listed below are phone numbers of some Local 12 members that are here to help you, as well as nationwide Hotlines.

Business Manager James Vaughan
- (617)297-6045
Training Coordinator Rick Carter
- (617)288-1010
Local 12 Teacher Paul McSweeney
- (941)448-6465
Brother Matthew McGonagle
- (617)595-8551
Brother Chris Mohan
- (781)774-0924
Brother Bobby Niles
- (617)291-5893

According to the CDC, the suicide rate among construction workers is more than five times higher than the average suicide rate in the United States, with one out of every 2,000 construction workers killing themselves annually. Reaching out for help with your mental health can be uncomfortable, but it’s the first step to getting better. If you are having a bad day, ongoing mental health problem, or just in a moment of need, the most important thing is not to deal with it on your own. We are a union, and we help each other in times of need.

Nationwide Hotlines:

If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger the following resources can provide you with immediate help.

Emergency: 911

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741

Veterans Crisis Line: www.veteranscrisisline.net , Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255

Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online Live Messaging): 988, https://988lifeline.org/chat

LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

National Council On Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255

National Crisis Line - Anorexia And Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): 866-662-1235,https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-366-8288

TransLifeline: 877-565-8860, https://www.translifeline.org

TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-221-7044