CDN Signs Cross-Border Community Investment Deal with Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention
Exciting Opportunity For RCSP
CDN Signs Cross-Border Community Investment Deal with Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention to Address Mental Health and Wellness in Tradespeople
CDN announced that it has signed a 14-month financial investment to sponsor the delivery of Tough Enough To Talk About It mental health and wellness training throughout Canada and the United States.
In addition to the sponsorship, CDN commits that all people-leaders will complete Tough Enough training prior to July 1. Following this, the training will be made available to any of CDN’s 750 employees and contractors who wish to participate in the training.
Training delivered in Canada will be sponsored by CDN. Training in the U.S. will be funded under the name of CDN’s global brand, CAVIS Energy.
“Today, we are making a clear statement that CDN understands that within every HSE program, there must be an equal focus on health as there is safety,” says Dean Fraser, CEO of CDN. “Within our industry, we are responsible not just for the physical safety of our people, but also for their psychological safety. We all have a responsibility to invest in the mental and physical health of our people, our industry, and the overall wellness of our communities.”
“In Canada, 3 out 4 suicide deaths are men,” says Tracy Golnick, Director, RCSP Men’s Mental Health programs. “This is especially concerning in male-dominated industries, where the stigma surrounding mental health is a significant barrier for men seeking support, as societal expectations often discourage those tough conversations and accessing resources. Building a workplace culture that emphasizes mental health, especially in trades and industry, is a key factor in suicide prevention for everyone.”
“We are extremely pleased to see the important partnership of CDN and the Resource Center for Suicide Prevention with focus and investment into mental health within our trades and industry sectors,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “Both CDN and the Tough Enough Program are a testament to what can grow from the remarkable leaders that stem from our Peace Region. I am excited to see how this partnership will grow to serve our community and beyond.”
CDN is Western Canada’s leader in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, automation, communication, and renewable/solar services, with a collective team of more than 750 employees.
RCSP has been providing suicide prevention programs and resources for over 40 years with a vision of promoting mental well-being, raising awareness, eliminating stigma, and educating to reduce suicide, suicidal behaviors and their impacts.
Tough Enough To Talk About It is a comprehensive mental health program developed in Grande Prairie and now licensed and delivered throughout the trades, industry, and agriculture sectors in Canada and the U.S. Tough Enough recognizes the unique nature, risks, and rewards of these demanding sectors and their impact on mental health and well-being. The training aims to build a workplace culture of support that reduces the stigma around mental health by cultivating an environment that encourages open dialogue and a support network.
Listen to Tracy Golnick discuss Tough Enough To Talk about it on the Starting Conversations Podcast:
To learn more about Tough Enough To Talk About It or the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention please visit www.startingconversations.ca