LEAN STL - Laborers Escaping Adversity Now

06/13/2026

Summer means cookouts, ballgames, vacations, and time spent with family and friends.

If you're drinking, make a plan before the night starts. Designate a driver, call a rideshare, or arrange a ride home.

One bad decision can change a life in an instant.

Look out for yourself. Look out for your crew. Get home safe.

06/11/2026

Sometimes it's something someone says.

Sometimes it's a change in behavior.

Sometimes it's just a feeling that something isn't right.

If a fellow Laborer has been on your mind lately, don't ignore it. A simple conversation can make a bigger difference than you realize.

Ask how they're doing. Check in. Let them know you're there.

06/09/2026

LEAN STL is focused on meeting people where they are, when they need it.

You may not be ready to ask for help today. That's okay.

Whether you're dealing with stress, mental health concerns, substance abuse issues, or challenges at home, support is available when you're ready for it.

We'll be here when you need us.

📞 LEAN STL Peer Support Line: 1-844-691-5326

06/07/2026

A lot of people think they need to hit rock bottom before they ask for help.

That's not true.

Sometimes it's stress. Sometimes it's anxiety. Sometimes it's relationship problems, substance abuse concerns, or just feeling overwhelmed by everything going on.

You don't have to wait until things get worse to talk to someone.

LEAN STL is here to listen, help, and connect you with resources when you need them.

📞 LEAN STL Peer Support Line: 1-844-691-5326
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06/05/2026

Sometimes the most important support comes from someone who truly gets it.

LEAN STL connects Local 42 and Local 110 members and their families with trained peers who understand construction, union life, and the challenges that come with both.

When times get tough, you don't have to carry it alone. Another Laborer is ready to listen, help, and connect you with the support you need.

📞 LEAN STL Peer Support Line: 1-844-691-5326

06/03/2026

LEAN STL peer specialist knows a thing or two about getting your feet back under you.

James started in the trade in 1999, built a career in construction, and eventually found recovery. Today, he gives back by helping workers who may be facing the same mental health and substance abuse challenges he once faced.
“Peers can move in ways that clinicians can’t.”

That connection matters. Through LEAN STL, Laborers and their families can find understanding, guidance, and support from people who truly get it.

📞 LEAN STL Peer Support Line – 1-844-691-5326

06/01/2026

June is Men's Health Month.

Too many men ignore pain, put off doctor's appointments, and keep stress bottled up because they think that's what they're supposed to do.

Taking care of yourself isn't weakness. It's responsibility.

Whether it's your physical health, mental health, or a substance abuse issue, taking that first step can make a real difference for you and the people who count on you.

This month, make your health a priority.

05/30/2026

There’s a lot that comes with this line of work that people don’t always talk about. Stress, pressure, long days that wear on you over time. For a long time, the expectation has been to keep it to yourself and push through it.

That’s changed. More people are speaking up, checking in, and having real conversations about what they’re dealing with. And that matters.

Call us: 1-844-691-5326

05/28/2026

Construction is one of the toughest jobs out there, and not just physically. The long hours, the pressure, and the wear and tear can take a toll over time. Mental health is a real issue across the industry, and it’s something more people are starting to talk about.

This is a good read from the Associated General Contractors of America on mental health and su***de prevention in construction. It breaks down what’s going on and why it matters.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021, the construction industry had the second-highest rate of su***de among its workers, surpassed only by mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction workers. Fifty-six out of every 100,000 male construction workers died by su***de....

05/25/2026

Some days are just heavier than others. The job wears on you, things pile up, and it’s not always something you can point to. You just feel it. Most people push through it and keep moving, but that doesn’t mean you have to carry it on your own.

LEAN is here when you need someone to talk to.

📞 1-844-691-5326