2-Hour Mental Health Awareness Training

Why Is Mental Health Awareness Training Important?

Mental Health Awareness Training is especially important in the construction industry, where workers often face intense physical demands, high injury risks, long hours, and high-stress working conditions. These challenges can contribute to mental health concerns, substance use, fatigue, burnout, depression, and an increased risk of suicide.

Historically, stigma and a “tough it out” culture have discouraged many construction workers from discussing mental health concerns or seeking help. This 2-hour, instructor-led training helps workers and supervisors recognize warning signs, reduce stigma, support one another, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

Aligned with Local Law 196 of 2017 and Local Law 10 of 2026, the training promotes awareness, early intervention, and a safer, healthier, and more supportive jobsite culture.

Instructor-Led In-Person Mental Health Awareness Training

The 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness In-Person Training provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize common signs of stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns that may affect themselves or their coworkers.

Led by a qualified instructor, the course explores how mental health and substance use challenges can develop in high-pressure work environments such as construction. Participants will learn why early intervention is important and how to respond appropriately when someone may need support.

Through instructor-led discussions, class exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to:

• Approach sensitive conversations with empathy and respect.

• Recognize potential warning signs and risk factors.

• Reduce stigma surrounding mental health and substance use.

• Respond appropriately to an opioid overdose.

• Guide individuals toward professional support and available resources.

• Help create a safer and more supportive workplace culture.

Upon successful completion of the course requirements, participants will receive a certificate of completion for the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness Training.

2-Hour Mental Health Awareness Regulatory Requirements

Mental Health Awareness Training supports workplace safety and labor requirements designed to protect employee well-being and reduce occupational risks associated with stress, fatigue, substance use, and psychological strain.

In New York City, this training is required or referenced under Local Law 196 of 2017 and Local Law 10 of 2026 as part of broader Site Safety Training requirements for certain construction workers and supervisors.

The purpose of the training is to ensure workers are better equipped to recognize mental health and substance use concerns, reduce stigma, encourage early intervention, and connect themselves or their coworkers with appropriate support resources.

IACET CEUs

Continuing Education Units: 0.2

CEU Requirements

To receive CEU credit, participants must complete the following requirements:

• Attend 100% of the Mental Health Awareness Training class.

• Complete the Continuing Education and Training Registration Form.

• Actively participate in all class exercises, as determined by the course instructor.

• Complete the required pre-course and post-course quiz assessments.

• When applicable, achieve the minimum passing score on the required end-of-course examination.

• Complete and submit the end-of-course evaluation form.

• Provide their name on the evaluation form to receive credit.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness Training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the physical and psychological effects of alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids, and over-the-counter medications on jobsite safety.

• Recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and respond appropriately using naloxone and established overdose-response steps.

• Describe mental health and explain the importance of reducing stigma around asking for help.

• Explain substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, addiction, and dependence using accurate and respectful terminology.

• Identify suicide risk factors and protective factors.

• Communicate safely and appropriately with someone who may be at risk of suicide.

• Direct themselves or a coworker to 988, 311, treatment locators, and other available support resources.

Register for an In-Person Class

Choose an upcoming class date and complete your 2-Hour Mental Health Awareness Training with a qualified instructor in an interactive classroom environment.