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JACKSON, Wyo. — The Let’s Talk Wyoming campaign is a workplace prevention campaign that was developed for heavy industry workforces since heavy industry workers have higher rates of substance use and suicide.
Let’s Talk Wyoming was developed to increase safety, enhance work cultures, prevent substance use, and improve the health and wellness of employees. This can impact every industry and significantly influences work effectiveness, productivity, job performance, and overall wellbeing. A crucial aspect of Let’s Talk Wyoming is working to reduce stigma around mental health, including substance use.
Resources available for support can be found in Spanish and English at letstalkwy.org. Topics include workplace safety videos and talking points related to alcohol, THC and marijuana, opioids, stress and wellness, coping and resilience, and suicide prevention.
One conversation can change everything, and the Community Prevention Coalition of Teton County wants our community to know that struggling isn’t weakness. You’re not alone. Talk it out.
Heavy industry jobs for Wyoming include:
Construction
Energy
Mining
Extraction
Heavy equipment operators
Mechanics
Truck Drivers
And More
For a mountain resort community like Jackson Hole, this also includes seasonal professions working round the clock to clear snow, mitigate avalanches, ski patrol, search and rescue, and those working in our high-volume service industries. These jobs and professions can experience tough physical and mental demands including irregular schedules, long hours, isolation, intense labor, extreme weather conditions, and increased risk of injury, accidents and fatality.
Individuals and families can find a comprehensive health and human service directory for Teton County, WY by visiting Network of Care at Public Health – Workforce. For a mental/emotional health crisis or substance use crisis, call or text 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential, judgment-free care and support 24/7. A local mental health crisis call line is available through Mental Health and Recovery Services of Jackson Hole, call (307) 733-2046 to speak to a trained mental health therapist 24/7. For a guide to safer drinking habits, see JH Responsible Sip Tips 0.0.1.3 at tetoncommunityprevention.org.
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