Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Green Health - Mental Health & Substance Use Support
We know substance use and mental health impacts all of us, and we see it in our industry. Green Health offers apprentices and Red Seal certified workers in BC Building Trades Unions mental health and substance use support services completely free of charge, to help our workers’ wellbeing and to keep our industry healthy and ready for green energy expansion.
Green Health services are 100% FREE and CONFIDENTIAL:
In-Person & Virtual Counselling
Counselling sessions every week for construction workers and their families.
Mental Health and Substance Use Training Courses
MHSU training courses on topics included Stress Management, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Naloxone Training, and more!
Peer Support
With certified Peer Recovery Coaches, SMART Recovery meetings, and case management for referrals to various services for wraparound support – including Indigenous in-community supports.
You can find the Green Health office at 825 Viewfield Road in Esquimalt.
Questions about Green Health?
Email or call Cassidy, our Green Health Program Coordinator
cassidy@wjets.ca
250-415-7786
Green Health
The FORGE - Peer to Peer Network
Real Support from People Who've Been There
At The Forge, we believe in the power of connection – and there’s no connection more powerful than one built on shared experience. Their Peer to Peer Network will be the heart of their initiative: a support system where skilled tradespeople will be able to talk openly with others who truly get it.
Peer Support
Recovery Coaching
Clinical Counselling
Treatment Navigation
Mental Health & Wellness Education
Community Connection
In the trades, you never work alone. Mental health should be no different.
The construction industry has the highest suicide rate of all industries in Canada. A culture of “toughing it out” prevents workers from seeking help.
Support is here:
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World-class Care for Addiction and Mental Health
BUILDSTRONG by CIRP
For members of the unionized construction industry and their families, BuildStrong by the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) offers specialized support for substance use and mental health challenges. CIRP has been a trusted resource since the 1980s, providing personalized, evidence-based treatment for those in need.
Industry-specific addiction care
BuildStrong offers specialized addiction treatment designed to help workers overcome substance use issues with the latest, evidence-based therapies.
Holistic mental health services
Comprehensive support for mental health challenges, including stress, depression, and anxiety, integrated with addiction care.
Working together for better outcomes
We work closely with clients, their families, and industry partners to create customized care plans for lasting success.
Family Support
BuildStrong provides resources to support families dealing with addiction and mental health issues within the construction industry.
Why BuildStrong?
BuildStrong’s comprehensive treatment approach combines addiction treatment with mental health support, ensuring that both the physical and psychological needs of each client are addressed. With a focus on dignity and respect, CIRP is dedicated to helping construction workers lead healthier, substance-free lives.
Get Support Today
For more information or to access services, please visit the BuildStrong website or contact us at info@buildstrong.ca.